Conscious-Equine-ship is a horse centered approach to interacting with and training horses that involves us as humans/handlers/riders first working on ourselves and being self-aware; In tune with our own emotions, body language and strength/weaknesses.
Conscious-Equine-ship is about building a deeper connection with yourself and your horse; a strong trusting relationship/partnership/equine-ship between you and your horse.
Conscious-Equine-ship recognises each horse as an individual sentient being, one which still needs to be safe to handle and who respects boundaries.
Conscious-Equine-ship you do not need to ride your horse in order to enjoy your horse. There are many fun, interactive and relationship building activities to do with your horse from the ground, which both you and your horse can do.
Conscious-Equine-ship prioritizes the horses well-being – which includes a horse’s mental health as being just as important as their physical health
Conscious relating means being fully present, aware, and intentional in your actions and interactions, both with your partner (horse) and with yourself. Key qualities of conscious relating:
Self-awareness
Respect for individuality
Shared responsibility
Emotional intelligence
Commitment to growth
Conscious relating is not about perfection, but about making an intentional effort to be present, aware, and responsible in your relationships. It’s about creating a space where both partners (horse and human) feel seen, heard, and valued for who they are.