Are you ready to discover how stories can transform lives—both human and equine? My upcoming book, Woven by Words, is nearing completion, with the ebook set to launch in February 2026, followed by paperback and audiobook editions in the spring.

In this book, I delve into the profound impact of storytelling on building relationships, enhancing training, and fostering healing. Drawing from decades of hands-on experience, I share real-life examples that illustrate how stories inspire hope, deepen connections, and create lasting change—not only for people but for the animals who share our lives. Whether you’re an equestrian, a trainer, or simply someone who believes in the power of words, Woven by Words offers insights and inspiration for anyone seeking ways to deepen their bond with their equine partner.

Woven by Words launches the Energetic Equestrian Book Series, offering an in-depth exploration of energetic horsemanship. Each volume examines its subject from both scientific and spiritual perspectives, offering readers a holistic understanding. To encapsulate this philosophy, I introduce The DHEEP Way™ (Dual Human-Equine Energy Psychology™)—an evolving, multidisciplinary approach designed to enhance communication, connection, and performance between humans and equines. Through this series, readers will discover practical insights and transformative strategies for building stronger, more meaningful relationships with their horses.

When I published Sacred Spaces: Communion with the Horse Through Science and Spirit in 2019, introducing concepts like energetic communication, energy entrainment, and communion with horses did not go over well with traditional horsemen. I usually found only a few brave souls willing to entertain my ideas and incorporate them into their horsemanship routines. Despite the abundance of eyerolls I received, I forged onward—unsure if my efforts would ever be accepted within the larger equine community.

Initially, my journey was slowed by a missing link—a bridge between the time-honored traditions of horsemanship and the energetic, relationship-focused principles I was trying to introduce. Even those intrigued by the ideas in Sacred Spaces found themselves at a crossroads, unsure how to transition from their familiar training methods to this new, seemingly radical approach. The leap felt daunting, as if they were trying to cross a wide chasm with no bridge to the other side. For many, the risk of leaving behind accepted or popular techniques for something untested was simply too great. 

At the beginning, many of my clients felt as if they were standing at the edge of a rock precipice—the other side was within sight but seemed impossible to reach. Therefore, I had to construct a foundation for the bridge that would one day span the gap in understanding and safely and reliably carry them to the other side.

Trying to bridge the gap has not been easy. In the beginning, I had to simplify my energetic concepts and teach them at a basic level—otherwise, I risked losing people’s interest due to frustration or overwhelm.

But now, after seven years, people are more familiar with energetic and relational concepts as they apply to our equine partners. The ideas that once seemed strange and unfamiliar are slowly becoming a part of the equine community’s common language. We are no longer starting from scratch; instead, we are laying the foundations that will support the bridge between the old and new paradigms.

For years, I’ve been immersed in the exhilarating process of bridge-building. Some may think my journey paused after publishing Sacred Spaces, but nothing could be further from the truth. My work has been anything but idle. Over the past seven years, I’ve been a relentless explorer: experimenting with new theories, listening deeply to the lessons and wisdom horses offer, and crafting foundational exercises that strengthen our mental, emotional, spiritual, and energetic muscles. More and more people are able to cross a bridge that leads them to becoming energetic equestrians.

Now, with the launch of the Energetic Equestrian Book series, I’m thrilled to share the culmination of these years of research and hands-on practice. This series embodies the heart of The DHEEP Way™ approach—a testament to perseverance, curiosity, and the magic that happens when we dare to build bridges where none existed before.

Join me for the next free subscriber Zoom meeting on February 21, 2026, at 9 a.m. Mountain Time (8:00 am Pacific/10:00 am Central/11:00 am Eastern) to continue this discussion. 

Click here to register for the February Zoom meeting:

Click here to listen to January’s Energetic Equestrian Zoom Discussion.

If you’re new and would like to read The Energetic Equestrian Digest, which contains several longer, more in-depth articles, here is the link:

(More to be announced when dates/locations are confirmed.)

February 22, 2026, Western Dressage Association of Colorado, Denver, CO

Guest Speaker

May 1-3, 2026 Mount Crawford, VA

Contact: email Lonnie O’Baugh at [email protected]

May 15-17, 2026 St. Louis, MO

Contact: email Barbara Dove at [email protected]

May 30-June 1, 2026 Morrow, OH

Contact: email Tara Schnicke at [email protected]

June 12-14, 2026 Traverse City, MI

Contact: email Deanna Sinclair Parker at [email protected]

July 13-17, 2026 Ty Evans Mule Week, Spring City, UT

Guest Clinician

August 6-8, 2026 Wild Horse Sanctuary, Shingletown, CA

Contact: email Liz Juenke at [email protected]

September 11-13, 2026 Thunderstruck Farms, Wilbur, NE

Contact Cindy Togstad at [email protected]

September 25-27, 2026 Spokane, WA

Contact Patty Roll at [email protected]

In my upcoming book, I’ll expand on many of the concepts presented in Sacred Spaces, as well as introduce some new and ground-breaking theories, techniques, and insights into energy, equine training, and the human-equine connection.

September 2025 marked the official launch of The Energetic Equestrian Digest.

Within the pages of this digital publication, I explore topics from science to energy and spirituality. Each issue will include evidence-based and/or theoretical articles and equine-related stories. In addition, there’ll be a light-hearted editorial column, compliments of Cotton the donkey.

All of the articles in the digest will represent a fusion of science with spirituality, as one without the other gives us an incomplete picture of our human experience. Rest assured, all articles will be AI-free!

I have been an enthusiastic consumer of information for most of my life, with far-ranging interests including horses, the environment, psychology, energy, the brain, and consciousness. While pursuing these interests, I earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Environmental Science, and a Ph.D. in Psychology.

I also have certifications in a number of energy and mental training modalities and techniques. I consider myself quite fluent in the language of energy!

In my former life, I raised Morgan horses and Scottish Highland Cattle on my ranch in western Colorado. I showed many of my horses, achieving local, national, and world championships in various performance-related disciplines.

While working on my Ph.D., I studied the role of early childhood trauma on mental, emotional, and physical health outcomes. My understanding of the effects of trauma is vital to my work with equines. The devastating impact of trauma on our equines is far too common, but also highly preventable if we follow science-based and energetically-aware training methods, such as the ones I teach in my Sacred Spaces work.

Virtual Zoom Session

A private Zoom session is a great opportunity for you and your equine partner to experience the Sacred Space. In a Zoom session, I offer:

The potency of energy is not affected by distance. Many clients comment that the energetic effects are just as strong during a virtual session as during an in-person one.

Sacred Spaces Gathering

Go to the Events page of The Energetic Equestrian to see where I’ll be appearing in-person in the coming months.

Gatherings offer both people and equines an opportunity to experience Sacred Spaces principles and techniques in a safe and supportive environment.

At a Gathering, you’ll learn more about energy, energetic horse training, and how to commune with your equine partner.

Consider joining the Sacred Spaces/Sacred Wisdom Facebook community where we share heartwarming stories, struggles, and victories on our path to becoming our horse’s “once in a lifetime human.”

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