My teaching space has transformed over the last few years from giving traditional horsemanship and
riding lessons to lessons with more of an intuitive bent, to working with the human and the horse on a
spiritual healing level first with riding coming second.
Horses have an absolutely unique way of helping human beings to know themselves at the deepest
level. In my opinion, horses are here to help us heal. They are a gift. They only ask that we behave
how we feel. If we are tense or afraid and smiling about it, then it’s unfair to ask the horse to be
relaxed, after all, their language is one of feeling. If they sense that we are fearful or nervous, that is
what they will pay attention to because that is the truth. They will ignore the fact that we are smiling in
an effort to mask these uncomfortable feelings. To be one with your horse, you must learn to be one
with your self. To act how you feel.
So much can be learned about yourself by the interaction you have with a horse. Many people miss this
gift, by being only focused on getting on and going for a ride. Don’t’ get me wrong, I love ridding, but it
is so much more fun when your horse is truly with you rather than just working for you.
There is a reason we are attracted to horses. They help to teach us to own the parts of ourselves that
we so often try to dis own or to hide from everyone around us. I see so many people working with their
horses feeling afraid, unconfident, scattered, angry and trying desperately to pretend they don’t feel
these things, and then being surprised when their horses act afraid, unconfident, scattered,
unpredictable,etc.
Horses mirror what is happening inside of us. This can be a huge plus in the relationship or a huge dis-
advantage. It just depends on what the person wants out of the relationship with their horse. The
mirroring our horses do of us, can be an amazing transformational tool, if we just allow it. But to allow
it, often means vulnerability & emotional honesty on the part of the human.
The work I do with the human and the horse is a combination of ground work, energy work, healing &
riding. We work at a pace that is comfortable for both, never sacrificing one for the other. It is a mutual
journey only.
The first session begins with talking about your goals, challenges & greatest wishes. Then you will
learn a few specific energetic tools to help you be as present & comfortable as possible while working
with the horse. Then we progress to working with the horse in a hands on manner. This usually occurs
in the round pen or paddock. What transpires from there fully depends on the human and the horse.
There is no syllabus for this kind of session/lesson. The goal is an intimate connection that promotes
healing for the human and the horse.
Thur this healing comes better communication and better understanding. Thur good communication
and understanding, we move on to the desired goals, what ever they may be, riding, training, over
coming fear or anxiety, working out (perceived bad) behaviors. This type of session is never just for
the horse, its for both partners. The list is endless.
I can work with you and your horse at your location or if you prefer you may work with one of my horses
at my ranch. I am happy to work with beginners as well.
My fee is 60.00 for a one hour session.
If you would like to set up a time to come by the ranch and get a feel for what I teach and if it’s for you,
just give me a call or email me at mkgbuegel@yahoo.com
Michelle Buegeleisen
707-824-9941
707-292-4308
For those of you interested in something more, check out my mentorhsip program.