Welcome, to the Eighth Edition of Equine Leadership.  The theme this year was left very open, but you will see that each title is similar. THE - OF -.  Each author was encouraged to explore their hearts and their horses' voices with curiousity and write about what was in that for them, what was in their hearts. What beautiful wisdom came from that curiosity.  And each of the wonderful authors takes us on a journey with the horses that will settle into our hearts and provide us a space for peace, reflection and enlightenment.  Please enjoy our Eighth Edition articles. If you are reading this, know that the horses are calling you to share their  wisdom and paradigm of living. I hope you heed the call. 
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From my heart to yours, Lynda Watson

Editor's Note

Welcome to the Eighth Edition of Equine Leadership magazine with nine stellar articles from nine brilliant authors from around the world. Come, have a chair and sit with us fora while. Listen for the voice and the wisdom of the horse. Each article covers a different aspect of the horse~human connection yet with beautiful through lines that speak to the needs of humanity. 



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MAY HORSES BE YOUR GUIDE
Feature Page
By: Mary-Joy Johnson, UK

There is a window into the wholeness of our being. Some of us have the privilege to not only sit at
this window, but to open it fully and climb through it into a ‘mindful’, ‘bodyful’ and ‘senseful’
experience of the world. As I read through these pages I see this deep privilege that we humbly
hold and work hard to share. 


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THE WHISPER OF REVERENCE
Reverence found within the quiet of the herd
By: Greta Matos, Chile

​The cold breath of dusk kissed my nose as I felt myself slowly emerging from my dream state. Through my cheek, which lay gently atop an extra fleece bundled into a makeshift pillow, I could feel the weight of the horses’ hooves landing on the soft soil. The herd was close; not only could I feel the slow, soft drumming of their hooves on the land, but the rhythmic sound of their chewing began to fill my ears. I sat up in my sleeping bag and scanned the dark valley before me. As my eyes adjusted, the shapes of seven dark figures emerged. 

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THE FIELD OF LOVE
By: Gabriela Ostendorfer, Canada

​The scene never ceased to surface emotional intensity front and centre. A slight constriction in her throat and then warmth flooding down into her heart area. Always the same place in her body. Always the same place along the gravel road, just around the corner after the community hall. The road dipped then crested a hill and before her the scene of rolling foothills framed by distant mountains and wide-open sky.


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THE POWER OF THE PAUSE
Three Pony Tales
by Judy Brightman, Australia

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Viktor Frankel
Three tales of the power of the pause, as taught by three ponies, small of stature but large of spirit and generous of heart.  Come join me in these valuable life lessons.
The Prince of Ponies. The Queen of Hearts. The Art of Alignment. 

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THE FELT SENSE OF NURTURING
By: Patrycja Linden & Tori Poe, Canada 

 Dive deep into Patrycja’s inner world as she awakens parts of her ‘felt sense’ among a cohesive herd of eight horses. Follow Tori holding the space as witness, inviting, and allowing the connections to unfold. Join Patrycja and Tori in the weaving of this embodied narrative dance among the herd.


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THE SACREDNESS OF CARETAKING OF THE HERD
By: Nancy Gerson, U.S.A.

There may be myriad of deficiencies in my understanding of myself, others, or the world at large. There may be countless graces I receive without taking notice. However, with those deficiencies and graces, my awareness of the sacredness of caring for my herd is never lost on me. It is never taken for granted.


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THE COLOURS OF STILLNESS
Exploring the palette of horse-human embodiment
By: Eleni Argy, Australia

When the student is ready, the teacher appears.’ There she stood. A lone horse in a field. 
This messenger from the divine arrived to birth me into my highest consciousness, granting me self-acknowledgement in its purest and most inspired form. Through her sheer presence, she gazed into my soul with a truth that was both invisible and tangible all at once. 

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THE HONOURING OF A HORSE'S FREE WILL
By: Sue Dixon, Canada

I have been privileged to witness how horses communicate what their desires are if we afford them the respect of listening to them. I have found it is when we become mindful that they share their wisdom freely and generously.



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THE AWE OF HORSES
Catalyzing the Great Awakening
By: Kate Neligan, U.S.A.

 Horses remind us of who we can be. They require presence, evoke awe, celebrate authenticity, and help us to awaken to our true nature. Just being and breathing with them can help us to reset the nervous system and to feel unconditionally loved and accepted.



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THE COLLECTIVNESS OF INDIVIDUALS 
Teachings from the Equine Paradigm of Living
By: Lynda Watson, Canada

Horses live in community that puts the individual and the collective on the same level. Not one over the other. In the equine model of living, we learn to support and be supported. We learn to share our true self with the collective for it is seen as a valuable piece of the whole eco-system.


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