Making the world better for horses and humans through creating inner and outer sanctuary
Here, at the deepest places inside ourselves, we find a space full of peace and wisdom for navigating daily life.
MANY PATHS TO THE HEART
is a group of people who are developing physical sanctuaries and online educational spaces where individuals are encouraged to create together in community with animals and plants, to cultivate a harmonious inner and outer world.
PARTNERING WITH HORSES
Although many current equine programs are shifting our views regarding the wisdom of horses, for the most part they stand stagnant in an old domination mindset where the aim is for the human to “lead” the horse. Our group sees a need to provide a space for truly consensual relationships between horses and humans. When we demonstrate respect for each other’s boundaries, the ability for horses and humans to safely be themselves grows exponentially.
“If people were superior to animals, they’d take better care of the world.”
– Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh
AUTONOMOUS HORSEMANSHIP
An autonomous relationship is one where each being has the right to make their own decisions. There must be no fear of pain or punishment for making a decision, otherwise we cannot feel safe in the relationship.
Halters, bridles and ropes work by causing discomfort and pain. They have the effect of redirecting a horse’s movements from what she would freely choose to do. Can we truly know a horse if we don’t allow her free choice?
We recognize that we humans are one nation among many and we respect each nation’s and each individual’s rights to express themselves in peace and freedom according to their nature. This is the basis of Autonomous Horsemanship.
Read our free eBook below to learn more about Autonomous Horsemanship.
