Chiron's Way

11/04/2025

What a gift to read this beautiful review from Jennifer Garner and TABI Tarot of The Council of Horses Oracle Deck.

Jennifer’s words capture the living spirit of The Council ~ that meeting place between myth and breath, where Horses move as messengers of grace, truth, and belonging. Reading her reflection felt like hearing the deck breathe through new hands, reminding me again how alive these stories are.

Each card in The Council of Horses is a conversation between horse and human, seen and unseen, paddock and possibility. I’m so grateful that this dialogue continues to ripple outward, carried by voices like Jennifer’s who listen with such heart.

And ... it's such a treat to see the painting I did of Aenbharr atop the post. Some of you have met him here 😉

You can read the full review here: https://tabi.org.uk/.../deck-review-council-of-horses.../

With Whinnies of Gratitude,
Sandra & The Council of Horses

Deck: The Council of Horses Oracle: A 40 Card Deck & Guidebook Authors: Sandra Wallin and Kim McElroy. Foreword by Linda Kohanov Artwork: Kim McElroy Published by: Bear and Company Books, Novem…

10/15/2025

GRATITUDE GIFT-AWAY :-)

Happy Thanksgiving from the currently sunny WET COAST! ☀️

Can you believe it? It's been ONE YEAR since The Council of Horses clip-clopped into the world**!** My heart is overflowing with gratitude for the love and support that's been so generously shared.

To celebrate AND give thanks in true horse fashion (which involves significantly less neighing than you'd expect), I'm offering an online Council of Horses Reading & Integration session as my gift of gratitude. 🎁 You get to choose the spread you'd like to do and together, we'll see what the horses have to share, then make sure your head and heart can integrate their counsel.

TO ENTER: Simply drop a comment below. That's it. No essay required. No interpretive dance. Just... comment GRATITUDE. Easy peasy. And if you mention one thing you're grateful for in the same comment – I'd be grateful too! 🧡

I'll be drawing one name from my trusty cowgirl hat on October 21st 🤠 – the hat volunteered – and I'll message you with all the details!

This past year has been absolute magic. Thank you for inviting The Council of Horses into your life and for sharing this wonder-filled journey with me.

If you know someone who could use a little horse nudge or nicker, please share this invite with them.

With whinnies of love and gratitude, Sandra and The Council 🐴✨

10/04/2025

October's Inviation from Eohippus - the Dawn Horse

At the threshold of every crossroad, we are offered a choice: what patterns from the past will we carry forward? Which ones do we set down?

Eohippus, the tiny dawn horse who first appeared 50 million years ago, and the wondrous Dr. Bruce Lipton in his forthcoming book, are tipping over the apple cart on Darwin’s theory of evoltion, revealing it’s survival of the fitting-in-est that counts. Horses teach us this truth daily, thriving in herds, and shaping their evolutionary tale through togetherness.

This month, it's time to gather the parts of your past that nourish you still. The memories, teachings, and even the old versions of yourself that helped you thrive. Invite them to walk on with you, or to ride beside you, as you lay down the new tracks of your future.

The dawn horse whispers: Every ending carries a beginning. The road behind can lead you ahead.

🌿 What from your past is asking to be carried forward into October?

09/17/2025

How thousands of heart led horse lovers are learning from top horse trainers without traveling, spending a fortune, or leaving their barn...

The FREE Online Horse Fair 2025 is happening September 27 + 28

It's your front-row seat to 55 world-class trainers, teachers, and experts who put the horse (and human) first.

Whether you ride Western or English, train groundwork or in the saddle, or just want a deeper connection with your horse - this event is for you.

I’ve met so many riders who want to do right by their horse but get stuck:
They’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice.
They can’t afford to travel to clinics.
They’re trying - but feel like they’re failing.
That’s exactly why we created the Online Horse Fair.

It’s free. It’s online. It’s packed with real education from top professionals across horsemanship, connection, confidence, bodywork, mindset, saddle fit, riding position, vet care, and more.

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Here’s some of what you’ll experience:
☆ Learn what makes a horse truly WANT to follow your lead - and how to build that trust from the ground up
☆ Explore what your horse is trying to tell you - and how to respond in ways that deepen your connection
☆ Discover how your mindset, posture, and habits ripple into every ride, every moment, every result
☆ Get inspired with new tools, goals, and fun “try this today” ideas you and your horse will both love

“There are so many great trainers giving advice, tips, and training instruction for beginners to advanced. All in one place! What a great resource for all horse people.” ~ Patti, rides professionally

Your horse deserves the best - and so do you.

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06/23/2025

A little nuzzle from the herd…

The Council of Horses Wisdom Deck has been nominated for two CARTA Awards:
Aspiring Debut Author
Best Guidebook

Public voting opened yesterday and remains open through July 5 (UK time). If the horses have touched your heart, we'd be over the moon grateful for your vote.

Click here to cast your votes: https://tabi.org.uk/carta-awards_/

It's been a joy to walk the path of the horse with you. With gratitude and with Grace ❤️

06/21/2025

I'm honoured to be joining my friend and lead mare extraordinaire Tamara Cinnamon of Equine Edge for this Free 1 Hour Webinar on Sunday, June 22 at 1pm PDT.

From Tamara's beautiful post I'm sharing ... Why join us?

Because you’re ready to break through the "what’s possible" ceiling. Because your business isn’t stuck it’s waiting for you to align with what you truly want.

In this free 1 hour workshop, you will be introduced to:
• Aligning your three levels of consciousness subconscious, conscious, and superconscious for clear direction and authentic momentum

• Orienting your inner compass toward what you do want - instead of what you're unconsciously resisting

• Shifting from efforting to allowing so your next level of growth feels natural, sustainable and empoweredYou’ll be introduced to PSYCH-K®, a proven process for transforming the subconscious beliefs that keep you second.guessing, playing small, or repeating the same old patterns.

This isn’t mindset fluff. It’s deep identity level reprogramming designed to shift your internal reality so your external business can finally catch up.If you’re here to create real transformation in the company of horses, this is your next step.

Because the most powerful facilitators? They’ve done their own work first.

Ready to unlock the missing piece? This isn’t strategy. It’s alignment.

Register now. Your next level is already waiting.

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06/08/2025

June with the Brumbies: A Wild Invitation

This month, the wild horses of Australia, the Brumbies, offer us a powerful reminder ~ sometimes the path isn’t found… it’s made.

There are moments in life when no map fits, no trail is visible—only instinct, heart, and a deep sense of belonging to something wilder and wider calls us forward.

Whether you’re finding your way or forging it, may June be a month of courageous steps and quiet knowing.

🌿 “What new track are you being called to lay down this month?”

Feel free to share what arises in the comments, or tag a fellow wanderer who’s walking into the unknown.



Brumbies can be found in The Council of Horses by Sandra Wallin and Kim McElroy
Published by Inner Traditions | Bear & Company

05/01/2025

A lovely day for a lovely reminder from the Alchemists that The Council of Horse's invitation for May is to transform reality. This certainly played out in real time as you'll see when a mewing from up the hill suggested we leave the wild areas to the wild creatures, at least for today.

The Council of Horses Card Deck and Guidebook
Published by Inner Traditions
Created by Sandra Wallin and Kim McElroy
Available online and at your favourite booksellers

03/26/2025

A heart full of thank yous to Tatyanna Wright for our playful, deeply meaningful and at times teary conversation about Horse Medicine during Episode 76 of her beautiful Conscious Diva Podcast.

We spoke about why horse medicine is more relevant today than ever and took a wander with The Council of Horses🐴💖

HIGHLIGHTS:
✨Exploring ancestral wisdom through the archetype of, and history with, the horse.
✨How to tap into the earthly and spiritual guidance of horses.
✨What is horse medicine, and why is it an important elixir for healing and transformation?
✨Horse whispering and listening.
✨We drew a card from The Council of Horses and explored its meaning for the herd of listeners.

Tatyanna and I would love to hear how horses have inspired you, or taken you to, or over, the edge of wonder. Feel free to post your comments or questions below.
❤

Link: https://tatyannawright.com/podcast

The Council of Horses Oracle by Sandra Wallin and Kim McElroy
Published by Inner Traditions/Bear & Co.

Available at Your Local Bookstore and online worldwide
https://www.sandrawallin.com/councilofhorses

02/21/2025

During DAY 2 at The Fair I’ll be presenting:
★ PSYCH-K® and Horses: Unbridling the Power of the Subconscious Mind to Create Results That Are Beyond Belief

PSYCH-K® and Horses is Part 2 of the Conscious Horsemanship series—a transformative session exploring how perceptions and beliefs shape our relationships with horses and in fact our wellbeing - and theirs!

Drawing from Sandra’s personal journey, including her inspiring recovery from a life-altering riding accident, this seminar highlights how the PSYCH-K® processes became pivotal in her recovery and her practice. Sandra shares the foundation of PSYCH-K®, focusing on the role of perception, the whole-brain state and the actualizing power of aligning subconscious beliefs with conscious intentions.

Through a simple yet enriching exercise, you’ll enter into the timeline of the subconscious, from where you can engage the senses and foster the gift of presence - at home and at the barn.

Get Your Free Ticket Here: https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/a/23333/KBYMwf2E
Because Of The Horse...
I've learned to listen to the quiet wisdom that speaks without words.
~ Sandra Wallin

Artfully adapted photo I took of my beloved Chiron (with the wonderful Miranda) whose sound track is epic in playfulness, sensitivity, and all things ethereal.

02/21/2025

During Day 1 of the Fair, I'll be sharing ★ Sound Tracks: Composing a Playlist of Connection

Sound Tracks is Part 1 of an engaging introduction to Conscious Horsemanship, in which we’ll explore how our relationship with horses—and their overall wellbeing—may have more to do with us than we THINK.

By examining the ‘tapes’ we play in our everyday lives, we discover the ‘soundtracks’ of our subconscious beliefs and how they shape the landscape of our lives - with horses and beyond.

Through storytelling, interactive discussions and two reflective exercises, you’ll gain tools to view your equine partnerships—past, present, and future—from a fresh perspective, including through the eyes of the horse.

This immersive session offers an inspiring and playful approach to cultivating harmonious relationships and an opportunity to compose a Playlist of Connection for the future you’d most like to share with horses.

We hope you can join us for a bit of Horsin' Around.
Sandra and the Chiron's Way Herd

Get Your Free Ticket Here: https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/a/23333/KBYMwf2E

Because Of The Horse...
I've learned to listen to the quiet wisdom that speaks without words.
~ Sandra Wallin

Playful and artfully adapted photo of my beloved Xen

02/21/2025

One More Sleep... The 2025 Art of the Horseman Online Horse Fair KICKS OFF tomorrow!

With over 150 presentations, featuring the latest insights from 50 world-class experts, there is something for everyone. And the best part? You can watch it all for FREE—but only if you’ve claimed your Free Ticket.

The Fair starts tomorrow morning— so make sure you’re in the saddle and have your ticket to ride 🙂

I’m honoured to be presenting two seminars on Conscious Horsemanship, exploring how the beliefs we carry, and the tapes we play —consciously and unconsciously—shape our relationships with horses.

🗓 February 22-23, 2025
🎟 Claim your Free Ticket here: https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/a/23333/KBYMwf2E
Check out the Line Up here: https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/a/2147962784/KBYMwf2E

See you at the Fair!
Sandra and the Chiron's Way Herd