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Going Holistic If you are going to try going holistic, which I recommend to all my clients, then do the total experiment – go all the way - otherwise you might not see the dramatic results that are possible. If you change to a holistic diet, also change your care regime. A holistic diet and feeding regime for your dog, cat or horse will be one that most closely approaches what they would have in the wild. For dogs and cats a holistic diet would be organic real whole food (raw or cooked) with supplements to aid digestion, vitamins and minerals, and an intermittent, rather than continuous access to food. For horses holistic nutrition also involves supplements. In contrast to predators, who may get a meal once or twice a day, horses in the wild eat frequently and their typical forage is fairly low in carbohydrates. This is a little tricky but not impossible to recreate for domesticated horses. Holistic care can include:
Getting StartedThere are lots of resources on the internet for holistic practices and many journals and books you can read. I have way more than listed below. Googling is always a good option for finding these kinds of resources. Here are a few of my favorites to get you started: WebsitesList of holistic vets (US) – http://holisticvetlist.com/ Books/MagazinesThe Nature of Animal Healing, Dr Martin Goldstein Do you have a favorite site or product you want to share? Go to my blog and leave a comment. I will compile them for the next newsletter.
Courses in Europe I will be teaching in Spain and Greece this fall. See my schedule to sign up. I have room for one more venue in Europe, so contact me if you want to sponsor me to come to your area. Join a Practice Group - by phone or Skype Virtual Practice Groups- by phone and by Skype - are scheduled for the second Tues of each month. You need to have had a beginning course to participate. If you have not had that somewhere (doesn't have to have been with me) you can schedule a half hour tutoring session to learn the basics and then join in with the group. The schedule is on my website. Pick a time that works for you. Sign up through my site and I will send you instructions for the group. If you have an animal you want the group to practice with send the photo by email. Professional Series - Still a few places left! My Professional Series workshop is coming up in May (10 -16) at my ranch in Middletown. There are still a few places left if you want to get in under the wire. In this series, I teach my entire curriculum and prepare you to work on a professional level. Professional Mentoring Whether you are just starting out or are already practicing animal communication, I can help you with a personalized mentoring program to address exactly what you need to improve and gain confidence in this field. Contact me to learn more about this program. Marta's Blog Have a question? Sign up for my blog email your question, and get an answer.
This is a story from a student: The Deferred Carrot
~ Marilyn Doud A story from a reader. Horsewoman "I have learned how to communicate with horses using Natural Horsemanship and have studied horse psychology extensively. I used to be an amazing horsewoman, though from my neck injury becoming worse I started to feel not as strong or confident. This has really affected me in not only my horse world but all aspects of my life. I am working hard at getting grounded and using the horses to build my confidence again as that is where it all began for me in life. I am currently half way through your book and I just love it. My husband and I acquired an 11 month old colt and we had to have many people assist us in getting him in the trailer. I am not great when it comes to the trailer as I am claustrophobic, though I knew that I needed to get this colt use to the trailer as we had a show coming up. I got clam, relaxed, and envisioned what I needed him to do. In less than five minutes he did what I imagined, it was amazing! I really feel with the help of your book and re-learning to communicate with my horses I will become the horsewoman I am missing. ~ Vanessa Bardeck
This is too cute. Be sure to read the captions. If you have a great sleeping in a box picture send it to me for the blog. Since I am scared of heights this was almost uncomfortable to look at, but in the end too fascinating. Please don't cut anymore trees! You probably saw this; I got it 5 times, but just in case.. Understanding Neuroscience via Cats
Support Circles for Wild Horses and Burros. And while we are talking horses, don't be misled by the pro-horseslaughter people. Their arguments just don't hold water. Read about the pro slaughter propaganda. Sign a petition to end horse slaughter in Canada.
To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and places - and there are so many - where people have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy to act, and at least the possibility of sending this spinning top of a world in a different direction. And if we do act, in however small a way, we don't have to wait for some grand utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory. ~ Howard Zinn |
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"I was tacking up my horse yesterday - he usually stands very calmly for grooming and tacking, but yesterday he was fidgety, pawing and moving around a lot. I thought maybe he had to urinate - he doesn't like to do it at the tie rail, so I walked him back to his stall - nothing happened. I walked him back and finished tacking up, but he was still fidgety. Then I thought it was the bag of carrots on the bench about ten feet away. Finally I looked at him and said, "Are you hungry? I know it's going to be feeding time soon, but we're going for a short ride, and you'll get your treats (beet pulp and supplements) when we're done". The fidgeting stopped immediately, and he was an angel during and after our ride! Just when I think I'm not communicating with him I have an experience like this that proves that I am. Thanks for encouraging all of us to believe we can do it!"
Start a support circle for America's wild horses and burros. See my how-to article in Stablewoman Gazette which also has links to sites with updates on the situation. We are about 8 roundups away from the extermination of these wild ones at the hands of the BLM. Please get involved to save them.