Grief and the Way of the Horse

The holidays can be a difficult time for those who are spending the season without their loved one. Whether the loss is recent or in years prior, the stress of the holiday season can present unforeseen challenges. As prey animals, horses are uniquely attuned to not only their surrounding but the minute energetic vibrations we emit, non-verbal cues, body language, and the unspoken feelings that may be keeping us from fully processing our grief. Horses meets us where we are, unconditionally, providing a space to explore our grief and mourn without fear of judgement.