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•Psychotherapy MFT Student
•Attachment, Somatic, Ecopsych
•Equine Assisted Facilitator
•@Natural_Lifemanship Certified
•IAT (IPF) Level 2

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Horses model secure attachment not by language, but through presence, responsiveness, and heart-centered energy.

They hold space for us, showing up without judgment, seeing us as we are. Offer co-regulation instead of demands. Allow exploration without abandonment.
For people with insecure or disorganized attachment, especially in addiction recovery or trauma healing, this can be revolutionary.

Connecting with a horse gives the body and heart a chance to know what secure attachment feels like, without needing to explain or be “good enough” to receive it. by @davidthehorseguy

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Really grateful to be among these brilliant souls that transcend time and reality. Grateful to be able to bring fellows into their world to witness the magic. Grateful to the land, nature, and elements for reminding us where we are and who we are. by @davidthehorseguy

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Find spaciousness in the sky. Freedom in the wind. Truth in nature. The true nature of nature. by @davidthehorseguy

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May we all tend to our garden by @davidthehorseguy

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I really like this picture of us by @davidthehorseguy

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Sometimes the most healing moments come when we stop trying to do anything at all.

Today, I sat in the arena with the hope to connect, and the intention to simply sit and be.

For 20 minutes, as the horses wandered the space, taking in the smells, sights, and sounds, I breathed and felt gratitude—for the sun, the breeze, the birds, and the horses.

Eventually, Darby walked over.
“Yes!” I thought. This is the moment of connection I was hoping for.
And then… I softened into the intention. Not to reach the goal, but to sit in the path.

In my mind, he was still too far away. I wanted more. I wanted closeness, oneness.
But I returned to the intention over the goal. I came to be present. To let go.

A few moments later, he stepped forward.
I could feel both his physical body and energetic presence closer to mine.
The connection deepened.
And so did my stillness, silence, and softness.

In that moment, there was no story. No pressure. No agenda.
Just breath, birdsong, wind, sun, and the quiet beauty of presence.

Nature doesn’t ask us to figure it all out.
It invites us to soften, to trust, and to let ourselves be held.

#EquineTherapy #Presence #HealingWithHorses #MindfulnessInNature #LetGoAndBe #HeartConnection #ecopsychology by @davidthehorseguy

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Earth to Heart Magic. His brother was holding space just 6 feet away from us. One of the more deep connections I’ve had with this beautiful loving spirit. Such a gift to be present and connected with these magical beings. by @davidthehorseguy

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Grateful for @geshesonamgurung, @westerndharmafriends, and all the beautiful souls who came to sit together and share powerful thousand year old practices together. We practiced the Nine Purification breaths, Five Element Mudras, and Concentration meditation. Grateful to learn new practices that help me feel more centered, more balanced, more connected to the earth/elements, more connected to fellows, and more aware of the nature of the mind. So grateful, so many gifts. Thank you. May all our lives be a celebration by @davidthehorseguy

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Scroll through to see the term “horsing around” with Kita and Jingles. Kai getting some serious rolls in the arena. And captures of the beautiful, lovely, majestic medicine horse, Jingles. I love her. She’s helped so many of us. by @davidthehorseguy

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This is Kita. She’s lovely. She’s got a history, just like all of us. She has her defenses. With love, time, and communication, we can all heal. She’s grown so much in our time together, and with the help from everybody at the ranch. It’s so beautiful to see her more regulated, feeling safe to rest, and continuing to heal. by @davidthehorseguy

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May your life be a celebration. Inspired and grateful for nature. The trees. Sun. Moon. Wind. Water. Fire. Animals. by @davidthehorseguy

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Notice what you see in this abstract wall art by @davidthehorseguy

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