Helping Hooves Fell Timber

09/08/2026

Our new ladies living up to an age-old tradition...Girlies always go to the bathroom in pairs! 😆

07/08/2026

The Horses Never Wonder Who They Are

I've never seen a horse trying to become a better horse.

They don't compare themselves to the horse across the pasture.

They don't wonder if they're successful enough.

They don't worry that they aren't living up to someone else's expectations.

A timid horse doesn't wish they were braver.

A bold horse doesn't apologize for taking up space.

Each one simply lives the life that belongs to them.

Watching them has made me wonder...

When did humans become so convinced we needed to become someone else?

Somewhere along the way, we started treating ourselves as unfinished projects.

Always improving.

Always striving.

Always measuring.

The horses seem untouched by that.

They're still exactly who they are.

Not because they've achieved enlightenment.

Because they've never forgotten.

Perhaps becoming more human isn't about adding something new.

Perhaps it's about laying down everything that was never ours to carry.

And maybe that's why I keep going back to the pasture.

Not to learn how to be a horse.

But to remember how to be myself.

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If these reflections resonate with you, they're part of a much larger journey. My book, Chosen, Not Obeyed: On Trust, Consent, and Autonomous Horsemanship, is now available https://a.co/d/0gVQUDb5 I hope you'll join me on the path.

05/08/2026

“To look into the eye of a horse is to see a reflection of yourself you might’ve forgotten.” - Gillian Mears

01/08/2026

Yeehooooooo! Did someone say it’s our birthday?!?

Today we celebrate the universal birthday of the horse 🐴 🥳 Happy Birthday to all 14 members of the Helping Hooves Herd, and our 3 sweet boys in our Heaven Herd 🤍. As I shared in my recent newsletter, I believe every one of our horses chose us, and what a privilege it is to be their guardians.

31/07/2026

If you're not on our mailing list, welcome to our newsletter for July!

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30/07/2026

We have been present enjoying our little newborn bubble in private these last few weeks, but it feels time to introduce the newest tiny member of the Helping Hooves Team. Edgar Horace John joined us earthside in a rather spectacular fashion at the beginning of July! He is absolute perfection and his adoring big sister is never far away. Greg and I could not be happier as we embrace life as a family of four and are grateful every day that these incredible little souls chose us as their parents 🥰. Sir Edgar's first stop on farm adventures was of course meeting the noble steeds! 🐴

27/05/2026

If you're not on our mailing list, welcome to our newsletter for May...this one has been the hardest to share so far and I am grateful to everyone who takes the time to read it.

After allowing myself the time last month to sit with my grief, one of the most difficult parts has been to reduce pages of memories into what I share with you in this newsletter. Tilty might have just given me the kick in the butt that I need to finally write my first blog post! Watch this space!

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07/05/2026

Winter arrived on our mountain today!! 🏔️

15/04/2026

We are all unique and every single one of us (2 legged and 4 legged!) have had different experiences to bring us to where we are now. When we are seen and supported as the individuals that we are, rather than given labels and a checklist to follow, true healing and wellbeing can unfold.

Box breathing is one of the most commonly taught techniques for managing stress and anxiety. It’s simple, structured, and for many people—it works.

But it’s important to recognise: not every tool works for every nervous system.

Box breathing is often used in high-performance environments, including military training, where soldiers are taught to regulate their breathing to maintain focus during high-pressure situations such as live fire or combat scenarios. While this can be incredibly effective in the moment, the body can also form strong associations between that breathing pattern and intense, life-threatening experiences.

For some veterans or individuals with lived trauma, returning to a structured breathing pattern like box breathing can unintentionally activate the nervous system rather than calm it. Instead of feeling grounded, they may feel heightened, triggered, or transported back to moments of danger.

This is why having a range of regulation tools matters.

Equine-assisted therapy offers an alternative pathway—one that doesn’t rely solely on internal techniques like breath control. Horses respond to what is happening in your body, not what you are trying to “make happen.” They invite you into regulation through presence, body awareness, and connection.

Rather than focusing on controlling the breath, individuals can:
• Notice their body in space
• Adjust posture and tension
• Slow down naturally through interaction
• Experience co-regulation with a calm, responsive animal

Horses provide immediate, honest feedback. When your nervous system settles, they settle. When you are dysregulated, they show you—without judgment.

For those who find traditional techniques confronting or ineffective, this kind of experiential, relational approach can feel safer, more accessible, and deeply impactful.

Because regulation isn’t one-size-fits-all—and sometimes, healing happens through connection, not control.

26/03/2026

If you're not on our mailing list, welcome to our March newsletter.

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