Hi, I’m Dawn!
I’m so happy you found us!
Just a little bit about me and why I’m doing this heart-led, soulful work today. I was born with a huge love for all animals, but an especially huge, innate passion and love for horses. As a child, I had to be very opportunistic and creative to bring horses into my life. I was pretty successful given the muliple moves we made. It wasn’t until I was in my mid 40’s, with a newfound freedom, that I was able to recognize my childhood dream of owning my very own horse! (shhhhh… my sweet daughters thought I bought her for them!)
As I eagerly settled into a daily routine with my 10 yr, old, feisty, red-headed, mare, I started to realize something so beautiful shifting inside of me. Being with Dakota, mucking her stall, grooming her, riding her, learning/practicing groundwork exercises, allowed me insights into her unique personality. Those insights showed me how I was showing up and offered me better understandings of how to build a connection and trust with her. We started to build our relationship. I learned how to communicate with my (very) opinionated and shall we say….non-cuddly, mare (they are not big dogs)! It was the best therapy ever!
I started to pay more attention. What were these new feelings inside of me when I was around her? What was this newfound awareness? This openness? What was settling down of my nervous system and healing inside of me? And eventually, I was asking…. how can I share this “medicine” with others?!
That’s when I discovered that my various passions and pursuits in my life were integrating. A new and totally unexpected path was unfolding for me! I finally understood how to combine my deepfelt love and understanding of horses and my natural propensity to support and empower others going through their own winding, hilly, wild trails of this crazy, beautiful life!
As an alignment-based, yoga teacher and Reiki Master, I knew the value of somatic experiences and energetic healing. I wanted to gain a greater understanding of the “magic” that happens when human and horses join together with the intention of connection, learning and deep healing. I studied and trained in various Equine-Facilitated Coaching and Learning programs. I continue training with Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) through Natural Lifemanship. I am a certified Co-Active life coach through CTI.
My own multifarious journey of life and unique education and skillsets offer unique, effective and super cool, transformational experiences for humans! It’s an honor to do offer this work with horses as my co-coaches.