Campbell Equine Training

26/11/2022

I had such a great time at the Equine Affaire teaching demos and a seminar! Thank you for all who joined in for Horsemanship yoga, horse and dog safety and the power of positivity in training and healing. I love the way things are shifting in the horse world. More people are looking for connection and understanding with their horse and correcting themselves before their horse. My Horsemanship Yoga demo was a great example of the shift. The first time I gave the demo in 2009 at a horse expo in VT I was put in the last demo slot on the last day and had about 12 people watching. At the EA I had a noon time slot on Fri and had the bleaches and standing area filled with everyone engaged and participating in the exercises. It is an exciting time to be teaching methods that improve the horse/human connection.
I am excited to be offering hybrid certification programs for Equine and Canine Assited Therapy, Horsemanship Yoga mini clinics and Train Your Own Service Dog. All will be launching in Jan. 2023. Check out www.heroeshh.org for details!

05/11/2022

Only 5 more days til the Equine affaire! I have had a busy few weeks getting demos, certification program content and Horsemanship Yoga videos put together. I can't wait to unviel what I have been up to over the last few years! Stop by the Heroes booth to Sat Hi. Nov. 10th-13th 654 in the Better Living Center and check out our demos on Thur and Fri!
Www.equineaffaire.com

18/06/2022

I am reading Mark Rashid's Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse for the third time. It is one of my absolute favorite books and the only one I read over and over. When I read this book the first time it was a huge light bulb moment for me. It changed the way I thought about horse training and started me on my journey to teach people how horses are trying to teach us how to be better humans. It also made me realize that horse training (really any animal training for that matter) has more to do with working on ourselves and finding ways to understand and communicate than teaching the horse what to do. Every time I read this book I find new things that I had missed the other times because I needed to do more work on myself before I could absorb more. This book started my interest in finding ways to be more open, patient and curious. It has helped me look at things in new ways and continue to try again when I am not as good as I know I can be. It helped build the foundation of the therapeutic programs I now run and teach. Horses and animals are truely a gift to us from something greater than we are to teach us how to be better versions of ourselves. I am grateful that I have these furry angels/guides/gifts/friends in my life to help me be a little better every day.

22/03/2022

Joined a 100 mile warhorse challenge for all of my horses. Last week I started with Sackett and Twister. Working on lots of low headed, forward walking and western jog to get them ready for the adventures in store this year! Looking forward to getting back in the saddle and connecting with my horses again.

22/03/2022

When a Demon is knocking at your door, go ride your horse.
When you feel like you don't care anymore, go ride your horse
When you’re are being doubted. go ride your horse.
When someone else gets what you want, go ride your horse.
When you are given the impossible task, go ride your horse.
When you’re afraid, go ride your horse.
When you see that facebook post of someone else winning, go ride your horse.
When the finances don't compute, go ride your horse.
When you need to just feel, go ride your horse.
Ash Performance Horses

04/01/2022

Heroes, Horses and Hounds and Campbell Equine is currently working on a certification program to teach trainers how to add Equine Assisted Therapy or Equine Assisted Learning to their programs. This certification program will be taught by Colleen Campbell, 35 years horse training and instructing experience and Cris Carl, licensed therapists with over 20 years studying and working with PTSD and CPTSD. The program will be a combination of online and in person learning. Look for more info in the spring!!

Many studies have reported benefits for equine therapies in different populations, and some research suggests that those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may benefit from these approaches as well.

16/04/2021

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) are spread by mosquitos and can cause fatal neurologic disease in horses, other animals, and people.
Routine vaccination can prevent these diseases in horses.
Cannot afford this life-saving vaccine? MDAR is partnering with local veterinarians to offer discounted EEE vaccination for equine owners with financial need. Ask your veterinarian for more information.

Protect your horse!

Public information related to current reportable animal disease issues in Massachusetts.

24/03/2021

Day 2 let's try the saddle. Second time wearing one. It was about a year ago that I put it on for the first time. This little mare has come along way I her acceptance of new things. The last time was a lot more explosive! I love how relaxed she is about the whole thing, choosing to check in or slow down when she is unsure rather than explode. These first sessions are usually short, keeping things relaxed and positive so Sophie realizes this is no big deal. There is a temptation to do more when things are going well when the best thing to do is end on a positive note and build on it the next day.

21/03/2021

After 2 years of focusing non stop on the dog side of things I am finally able to get back to my horses! Today is the first day working Sophie. She has not been under saddle yet so I thought it would be fun to post her progress as I start to ride her.
Day 1: Relaxation, connection and building trust.
Ba****ck pad to let her get used to working with a girth. The ground is still hard and uneven in places which is the missteps you will see.

21/03/2021

“Horses reflect our emotions, while at the same time they seem to know how to give us exactly what we need to soothe our pain” – Barbra Schulte

Getting excited to start the Mirrors Equine Assisted program! We are testing out the new format in April and will be taking new clients around the middle of May. Check back for details!!