How to Hear the Whisperings of Horses
Since ancient times, the horse has symbolised power and freedom. We can only imagine how truly exhilarating and freeing it must have felt for the first men who climbed on the back of a horse and raced across the open plains. Humanity made a huge leap forward when we finally recognised the power and freedom that the horse could bring.
Horses are amazing teachers if we would only take the time to watch their actions, and listen to their unspoken language. By connecting to their wisdom and allowing horses to share all they have to offer, the riding experience will become truly enjoyable.
On this week's show we hear from 2 extremely talented people who handle horses with complete love and care - they create the most wonderful unity between themselves and their horses. This is certainly a gift, but it is a gift that can be developed by all who wish to create that oneness between horse and owner.
My Guests: are Steve Halfpenny owner of The Silversand Centre of horsemanship in Sth Australia, and Helen Sharp from Woori Yallock in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, who is a member of the Silversand Instructor team.
Steve Halfpenny is the founder of Light Hands Horsemanship, the principal trainer for horses that come to the Silversand Centre to be started or for re-training and also delivers the Light Hands Horsemanship Program. He travels extensively delivering clinics in Australia, NZ, UK and Germany. After moving from the UK to Australia in the early 1980’s, Steve’s passion for riding grew into a thirst for knowledge and he dedicated himself to learning all he could about training and riding, attending clinics, judging seminars and competing successfully in equine competition.
To contact Steve: www.silversand.com.au or phone: 08 85405096
Helen Sharp has been obsessed with horses since she was about 7 years old. Helen currently owns 2 beautiful, and much loved Appaloosa horses Sunny and Dale. She is a much loved and talented instructor of horsemanship in her local area, taking on many horses that owners are finding difficult, and helping both horse and owner to sort out their issues.
To contact Helen: helenjsharp@bigpond.com or phone: 0419 030137
