Sukha Equine

10/05/2025

Want a fun day for yourself, with a friend, or a fun mother/daughter day? Join us at Rock Quarry Farm!

09/03/2025

20 minutes after previous post. 😀

09/03/2025

Jojo is generally quite laid back, something I LOVE about her. It can be challenging though, to let things unfold at her pace and choosing. Over the years I’ve learned that being in support of her gives us access to more energy a lot faster..!❤️

06/12/2025

Jojo gets to pick the pace and direction as we subtly work on her moving through her whole body, reaching her neck out, and checking in with me as we go…. I’m working on loosening my thigh and keeping my leg back, sitting lightly…

06/09/2025

So thankful for the amazing Elaine Hayes helping me figure out how to soften and open my body, allowing me to ride a couple of lovely horses, and giving JoJo and I confidence and experience away from home. It was such a great weekend!❤️😊 And thanks to Jessica for the videos!

04/10/2025

Spring splashies.

02/09/2025

Helen Ingersoll has me thinking about gluteus medius. My hip flexors are pulling extra duty and creating tension l don’t want in my hips and thigh. Here’s one great exercise to strengthen it. Make sure your toe is angled down and you move your leg back and diagonally. Thanks for the super clear coaching Helen! JoJo really engaged with our work.

02/02/2025

Shew, I know a lot of folks who are struggling with the shifts and changes the new year has rung in. I encourage you to keep finding safe places for your heart and mind. Deep breaths, kind acts, and standing strongly for what you want to see in the world.

"Shanti" is the Sanskrit word for "peace" and some days chanting that is my self compassionate act. Or maybe what I silently send to a stranger I pass in the grocery store. Or to my horses when I move through the paddocks. These small kind acts... I'm reminding myself... ♥️

01/13/2025

Showing here in a somewhat messy video 🙄
how helpful positive reinforcement is for mundane tasks. JoJo walks up and actually asks for the tube because it is presented gently and she gets a reward afterwards.  I start this type of thing with the halter on and just introducing the tube and letting them explore it -sniff it, lick it, and then gradually it goes in the mouth and everything is done gently with their acceptance until you get to this phase -which happens pretty quickly and they will just walk up and offer to help. I do this for bridling, soaking feet, standing still on a loose line/rein; lots of things that can be really helpful and build confidence.


12/21/2024

Thanks so much for your help Elaine! (partnership dressage) We’re excited to learn and grow with you!
Pic, just cuz.

12/18/2024

Big holiday wishes to you all.

I had an interesting experience last week with my horse. I participated in a clinic where the clinician was super focused on breath and body awareness. My young-ish horse has not been a lot of different places and was quite distracted. We focused on me really getting grounded in my body so she could "find" me. This is sooo hard to be consistent with! I didn't share any story with this person about my life with yoga or horses. When I could really get into my body and breath, the whole feeling would change and my mare would get quiet and soft. When I would lose that, she would whinny, and get distracted and tense. She was connected with me the whole time, not trying to leave and very aware of where I was, but I did not have her attention... Well, since everything is about everything I had this wonderful opportunity to reflect (again) on how presence is a moment to moment practice! The best line from the clinic - There is no future, there is ONLY now. Oh, how I know this, and yet continually forget. 🙂

How often are we practicing yoga or in a conversation, or with our horse, but not really "there"? I LOVED what this experience showed me. I love how horses are so willing to be there for us but they demand (even if it's quiet and subtle) that we show up if we're going to get the good stuff. Substitute anything else for "horses". 🙂. And it humbled me. I am practicing all of these things right along with you and that is a privilege.

11/26/2024

Hi Friends,
This week and everyday I am so thankful for the opportunity to teach, the support of the community and students, and the ways I am challenged and rewarded for a life of learning both with humans and horses. So many interactions have contributed to my growth and understanding of movement, horses and life. Thank you.

Friday, November 29th - Black Friday Super Self Care Class! 🙂 Movement and Ease - 10AM -11:30AM - $25 - Get your body moving after Thanksgiving with a sweet warm up and energizing standing poses, followed by a full half hour of restorative shapes to recharge you for the rest of the holiday bustle. Appropriate for ALL LEVELS, lots of cues for your comfort and safety. (at The Bridge, separate from class passes, drop-ins welcome! You can also register and pay at https://www.thebridgeatrivermill.com/)
This class will be great for you if:
you want to be in community with a warm, non-judgemental group
you want to move a bit after Thanksgiving festivities
you want to charge or recharge to help you move through the holiday season with a peaceful heart

The Bridge Wellness Center is a place for Movement, Fitness, Healing Arts, and Community. ​We're located in the heart of Saxapahaw, NC, and our space includes a gym, sauna, movement classes, and...