EquiSpirit

24/03/2026

Quiet doesn’t always mean relaxed.

And easy doesn’t always mean happy.

Sometimes a horse that looks calm is actually just giving in.

Not fighting.Not resisting.Just going along with things.

We often praise the “good” horse.The quiet one.The one that never argues.

But sometimes those horses have simply learned that their voice doesn’t change anything.

There’s a big difference between a horse that feels soft and settled…

and one that has stopped trying.

Learning to notice that difference changes how you see them.

Jen 😊

16/03/2026

I’m co-hosting a small Spring Equinox afternoon next weekend in Grangemouth.

It’s going to be a calm few hours of reflection, meditation and sound to mark the change of season.

If anyone would like the details just let me know.

Jen 😊

12/03/2026

A little update from me this week.

I’ve got 2 spaces left for Access Bars this Sunday in Cambuslang if anyone feels like they need an hour to properly switch off and reset.

And next weekend I’m really looking forward to co-hosting a Spring Equinox afternoon of reflection, meditation and sound with Inner Sanctum Healing in Grangemouth.

Spring always feels like a natural time to pause and reset things.

If you’d like information about either, just let me know.

Jen 😊

11/03/2026

People sometimes expect something dramatic during a session.

But it’s actually much quieter.

You might see a drooping lip.
Sleepy eyes.
A deep breath.
A soft blink.
A twitch through the shoulder.

Sometimes they’ll stand and completely switch off.

Other times they’ll walk around. Graze. Look a bit uninterested.

That doesn’t mean nothing is happening.

Some horses release by going very still.
Others need to move while they process.

And the release doesn’t stop when the session finishes.

Some stay softer. Sleepier. Quieter.

Others go out into the field and have a roll, a run, a proper hoolie —as if they’re shaking the last of it off.

Release looks different on every horse.

The key is learning to notice it.

Jen 😊

09/03/2026

The way I often describe what’s going on in the body, or how energy flows, is like this.

If you can imagine a stream or a river.

It’s flowing. It’s beautiful.

Then a storm comes.

Branches fall. Leaves gather. They start to block the flow.

The stream is still there. But the water can’t move the same way.

I see the same thing in horses.

When things feel good in their body, movement is soft. Responses are relaxed.

But experiences… stress… pressure… even carrying things that aren’t theirs, can start to create blocks.

Not necessarily injury. Not always pain.

Just areas that feel tight or held.

A session isn’t about forcing anything.

It’s about gently helping things move again.

Jen 😊

27/02/2026

I’m often asked at the start of a session whether I’d like a headcollar on.

And my answer is usually no.

Headcollars obviously have a purpose.
But they usually mean something is about to happen, and so there becomes an expectation from the horse.

That’s why I don’t use them in a session.

I don’t want there to be an expectation.
A session isn’t about asking anything of them.

It’s about allowing.

If they stay, it’s because they’re choosing to stay.

If they move, that tells me something too.

For me, it’s about allowing them to be themselves in that space — not holding them in it.

And that small shift changes the feel of everything.

Jen 😊

23/02/2026

Happy Monday

If everything feels a bit much, start here.

Jen 😊

(Quote: Yoga With Adriene)

18/02/2026

What is Access Bars?

It’s a hands-on session that helps quiet the noise in your head.

There are 32 points on the head linked to thoughts, stress, emotions and patterns we hold onto. I gently touch those points while you lie down and rest.

That’s it.
No coaching. No analysing. No pressure to talk.

Some people come because they feel overwhelmed.
Some because they can’t switch off.
Some just want to lie down and let go.

Riders often notice something else too.
When they feel calmer and clearer, their horse responds differently. Softer. More settled. More connected.

But you don’t need to have a horse.
Anyone can have a session.

If your head feels busy, heavy, or full, it might be worth trying.

My next clinic is Sunday 22nd February in Cambuslang.

Jen 😊

17/02/2026

Sun is shining today and it feels like spring is trying to show up early.

It’s also the start of the Year of the Fire Horse. I don’t really understand all the meaning behind it, but I do like the idea of it being about forward movement.

That’s honestly how I’m feeling just now. Like I’m waking up after a long sleep. More refreshed, more inspired and more up for doing things again.

Feels good.

Jen 😊

28/01/2026

I had such an amazing day today.

My heart was filled 💓

24/01/2026

Your brain called. It wants a reset.

Not a pep talk.
Not another podcast.
Just an off switch.

Access Bars is a hands-on session that helps quiet the mental tabs you’ve had open for years.

🧠 Less noise
🛏️ More rest
😌 Space to breathe

No need to talk. No need to be “zen”.
Just lie down and let your system settle.

📍 Cambuslang
📆 Sunday 22nd February
60 or 90 minute sessions

If you feel drawn to it, just message me.

01/01/2026

Can I ask all my friends and family and clients to like this photo of Cava. They've worked so hard this year and been through so much.
They absolutely deserve to win horse of the year.

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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“This is my horse Cava, we currently showjump competitively up to 1.10m. I feed Cava TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer to give him all the vital vitamins and minerals he needs to perform. I also give him TopSpec Electrolytes to help him stay hydrated when competing. I'm delighted with how he is looking and performing since moving him onto TopSpec.” - Aimee Perratt

📸 - Equiscot