There is still time to join a Woven by Words Book Study group. In Part 1, I highlighted important things to consider while telling stories, and I showed several videos from Zoom sessions I had with clients’ equines. While the videos played, I narrated what I was observing and how the animals were responding to my energy and/or the story I was telling them. I have received very positive feedback from many of the participants who found it helpful to learn what to look for as they practice telling stories to their horse, donkey, or mule.

I believe it is important for people who may be questioning the validity of energetic communication to watch how it works in a real-world situation. The videos I showed in Part 1 of the book study illustrate that our intentions, emotions, thoughts, and words are instantly communicated through the energy field. In these videos, there was a distance of 100 to 1000 miles between me and the horses I was working with, and over 4000 miles between me and Toffee the donkey. Therefore, it would be hard for someone to argue that physical distance is an obstacle for energetic communication.

If you would like to participate in the Woven by Words book study, there is still time. If you sign up now, you will receive the recordings of both the Thursday and Saturday Part 1 book study meetings, links to the videos, the Woven by Words Study Guide, and a PDF of the slideshow. You will also have access to the live Woven by Words Book Study Part 2 meeting on Thursday June 4, 2026 or Saturday June 6, 2026. The cost is $24.95.

It is so much fun to incorporate storytelling into the interactions you have with the animals and humans in your life. I hope to see you in a future study group!

I did not sleep well last night. Right before I went to bed, I made the fatal mistake of checking anti-social media to see my Facebook group and respond to a post. As usual with Facebook, several posts were front and center on my screen. Unable to scroll past without looking, I came across a video of a horse-training accident. The horse blew up when being mounted, and the person was injured. The other post showed a person in a hospital bed, retelling her story of being injured when she startled some horses in a pasture and was caught in a crossfire of hooves.

As many of you may know, I do not go on Facebook often. Posts about people being hurt by horses, or horses being abused by people, are all too common on that platform.

Are accidents involving horses and people going to happen?

Yes.

Can we prevent many of them?

Yes.

In next month’s Energetic Equestrian Zoom call, I am going to discuss these topics at length, giving you my two cents' worth of advice—although I guess the cost of advice is now 5 cents, since pennies are obsolete and I cannot give you change. I can, however, show you the steps leading to a change that will result in healthier relationships, clearer communication, communion, and better training outcomes with your horse.

What is needed to prevent unnecessary accidents with horses lies within each of us. We must be willing to take a critical look at ourselves and honestly assess our physical skill set, and our mental, emotional, and relational health. We must train ourselves to be present and aware around horses. In addition, we must take a long, hard look at how popular training techniques are affecting our horses’ ability to commune with us and to safely perform the tasks we ask of them.

Questions to ponder for the June 20, 2026 Zoom discussion:

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It did not take long for Ruby to overcome her resistance when asked to load into a trailer. Once she learned the mental, emotional, and physical skills needed to successfully load in a trailer, she can now do it entirely on her own!

No flags, treats, clickers, or whips were used in training Ruby, and no long trailer-loading practice sessions were required. In fact, the total training time required for her to learn the skills needed for this task was about an hour across two sessions with Dr. Fay.

The very best outcome of all? No humans or horses were mentally, physically, or emotionally injured in the process!

A small but mighty book, Woven by Words: The Science and Spirit of Storytelling for Healing and Communion with Horses, is a transformative guide for equestrians seeking deeper, more meaningful connections with horses. Through the art of storytelling and energetic communication, Dr. Fay reveals how stories can inspire hope, foster healing, and create lasting change—not just for people, but for the animals who share our lives. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, she shares real-life examples that illuminate the profound impact of narrative on training, relationships, healing, and personal growth.

As the first volume in the Energetic Equestrian Book Series, Woven by Words invites readers to explore the world of energetic horsemanship from both scientific and spiritual perspectives. Dr. Fay introduces The DHEEP Way™ (Dual Human-Equine Energy Psychology™), an ever-evolving, multidisciplinary approach to enhancing communication, connection, and performance in both humans and equines. This holistic philosophy offers practical insights and transformative strategies for building stronger bonds with horses—and ourselves.

Whether you’re an equestrian, a trainer, or simply someone who believes in the power of storytelling, Woven by Words provides inspiration and actionable guidance for anyone seeking to enrich their relationship with horses.

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

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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.

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