Sovereign Strides

04/04/2023

The continent of North America is where horses first emerged. Millions of years of evolutionary changes transformed the horse before it became the natural companion of many Indigenous Peoples and the flagship symbol of the Southwest. An international team uniting 87 scientists across 66 institutions...

02/02/2023

“Answered Prayers”

What does Prayer look like to you?

My favorite way to Pray is the way To***co Spirit taught me.

I start by asking Spirit to bless all my Relations in each of the Four Directions. Then I ask Spirit to bless the Ancestors above, the Earth below my feet, and my Heart within my body.

This is the way To***co Spirit taught me, but it doesn’t mean it’s the “only way” to Pray.

I have learned through personal experience that Prayer can be infused into everything I do.

I can pray when I Sing, when I Dance, when I Eat, when I ask Spirit to bless my Water, when I Weave, when I Knit, when I Cook, when I work with Horses, when I shovel manure, when I Breathe, when I burn Sage/ Sweetgrass/To***co/Cedar, etc.

“Prayer” to me means infusing Intentional energy into any task I may be doing, while asking for Spirit’s assistance.

My body is my Temple, and I Pray whenever I feel like it.

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This photo is especially special to me, because it caught a moment I’ve been Praying for over the last two years. I made an Agreement with Medusa that I would always do my best to respect her Free Will, and would never force her to do anything she doesn’t Choose for herself. As a result, we often take the scenic route in regards to how long it takes to achieve certain milestones. 😂

This milestone is the day she Chose to lay down next to me of her own Free Will. This was the moment she decided Trust outweighed the Fear in her mind surrounding Vulnerability.

Does she still spook easily at humans? Absolutely.

PTSD doesn’t typically heal in a day.

But step by step…forward and backward…day by day… we Dance our way down the path she Chooses for our healing together.
And I’m grateful Spirit Gifted me such a wonderful Opportunity.

She is the Answer to my Prayers.
I’m the Answer to the Prayers of my Ancestors.
And… so are You!

Whether you know it or not, your Ancestors have Prayed for you at one time or another.

They are excited to witness your Dreams woven into reality. So, how are you Choosing to direct your energy today?

Whatever you Choose, I hope it brings you Joy. We could all use a little more of that in this world, I think 😉

Blessings, family!
💗🙏🏼💫

16/01/2023

Hurt people hurt others, but luckily, healed people heal others.

Safe people, shelter others.

Free spirits, free others.

Enlightened people, illuminate others.

And love always wins.

So shine your light of love on all who may cross your path in life.

Because what you do matters.

~ the oracle reads

27/12/2022

08/09/2022

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Elyse has spent the last 20+ years riding, instructing, and training sport horses of all kinds. She graduated from William Woods University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Equestrian Studies, and spent 4 years training and caring for competitive Sport Horses at the Promontory Equestrian Center in Park City, UT. Elyse’s primary focus is Hunt Seat Equitation, but she has a very special place in her heart dedicated to work with Mustangs, starting colts, and rehabilitating abused horses.

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Happy trails! 🤠

25/08/2022

Me: “Let’s go grazing and w**d the backyard!”

Medusa: “These w**ds are a delicacy, are you *sure* you don’t want any?!?” 😋

Me: “That is a literal Tumblew**d. I know we live in the Desert, but we can do much better than that... let me take you to the Secret Garden where Timothy Grass grows!!”

Medusa: 🤯🤩😋

14/06/2022

"We are more effective utilizing calm and patient methods whether we are dealing with horses or people." - Monty Roberts

13/06/2022