Fireside Chat, July 10th, 2024
Our topic for this Rancho Santa Fe Fireside Chat is:
Offer Connection First
Connection is a topic, a concept, an experience, a way of being that is being explored not only in the equestrian world, but in relation to nature and relationships among humanity as a whole.
With horses, the conversation is often about how to “get your horse to connect with you.” What if we shift that? What happens when, instead of trying to “get” connection, we offer it? What does that feel like? How will the horses respond?
Let’s begin our conversation with the tools, awareness and exploration of what it takes to offer connection rather than trying to get it.
Bringing a higher level of awareness into relationships with horses and humans.
This 2-hour gathering is inspired by everyone who is interested in self-awareness as an approach to relationships with horses, humans and all of life.
Including yourself in these heartfelt conversations where we explore clarity and awareness from the absence of judgment. Together, we can welcome more grace into each of our journeys.
This is appropriate for professionals and non-professionals alike.
Explore how it feels to operate with no need for conflict or competition.
Registration Details
This event is by donation, $30+ suggested.
The future of working with and training animals is in our own self-awareness. You can master techniques, methods and practices, but the animals will always have space to get to know who you are. With simple tools, guidance to be kind with yourself and experience listening beyond judgment, you can begin to apply your techniques from a foundation of communication rather than correctness. Awareness is ultimately pragmatic!
Let self-awareness be the foundation on which you stand, the ground from which you apply your tools, and those you work with will begin to rise to meet you at the highest level of awareness you are willing to engage. The only barriers to flourishing relationships from this standpoint are the expectations and judgments you carry with you. To be without judgment is to be closer to how animals live in every moment. It is possible for humans to know and sense the absence of judgment in themselves, although it's admittedly unfamiliar. Let's play with it, and start to get some experience. A little experience can go a very long way.