by cathymahon | Nov 20, 2019 | equine assisted learning, life coaching with horses, life skills, personal reflection
When a situation arises with someone, in which we feel overwhelmed or ill equipped to respond appropriately, Brene Brown, renowned author, researcher and social worker says, we will react automatically in one of three ways: go along to avoid conflict, avoid the... 
by cathymahon | Nov 5, 2019 | equine assisted learning, life coaching with horses, life coaching with horses, life skills, personal reflection
EXPLORE In the past, I remember taking a horse into an arena thinking, “I don’t like beginnings.” Every time a new horse would come to me, their owner asking for help with training, I would remember the horse I’d just spent 6 weeks with and wished I could already be... 
by cathymahon | Oct 16, 2019 | equine assisted learning, Horse as Teacher, life skills, personal reflection
This life lesson blog is a fictional re-creation of real life experiences with my students designed to maintain anonymity and confidentiality. EXPLORE This morning while on my way to give riding lessons to one of two remaining Centered Riding students, I discovered... 
by cathymahon | Sep 30, 2019 | equine assisted learning, Horse as Teacher, life skills, personal reflection
Do you ever talk to yourself? Do you ever listen? It’s hard to avoid the messages from the voice in your head because they’re overwhelming sometimes and repetitive. But, there’s actually a better messenger-your body. It’s a known fact that there is a... 
by cathymahon | Sep 10, 2019 | equine assisted learning, Horse as Teacher, personal reflection
EXPLORE Today is one of those “walk the talk” days in which I am working on being responsible for the circumstances of my life while becoming keenly aware of how my own beliefs, thoughts and behaviors are directing my experiences. It began when I couldn’t shake the... 
by cathymahon | Aug 27, 2019 | life skills, personal reflection
RECOGNIZING RISK I was having a conversation recently with my hubby about the subject of taking risk. Earlier in the week, he had been driving home on our road and noticed a car slowing down in front of him and then eventually coming to a complete stop. He decided to...