Spring...A time of New Beginnings

Spring is one of my favorite seasons because the world comes alive again.  Everyday new calves are born into our world with all the spunk and vitality of a newborn. The earth begins to warm itself, flowers emerge and the horses are full of vigor.  All signs point to a renewal of energy, commitment and goals.  Emerging from the warm, interior cocoon of winter gives me the renewed energy to tackle my goals for the coming summer season.

Getting the vegetable garden ready, building a flower cutting garden, spring doctoring of  our cow/calf herd and the horses.  No matter what you do with your horses over the winter, spring is always a crazy time for them; shedding winter coats, spunky, full of energy and ready for a new routine.  

I try to start the season off right with proper nutrition, ground work, currying off the nasty winter coat, a vet call for teeth, shots and worming and my favorite; meridian massage.  Of all the things I do for my horses they love this method of massage the most.  Working with the horse we bring each other into balance.  If you have a horse that has arthritic tendencies meridian massage really helps your horse get ready for a more rigorous riding season.  Constructive ground work gets their minds and muscles working again and a good exercise routine under saddle helps them ease into the new work routine with the right attitude and conditioning.

Spring is also a time of cleansing for both the human and the horse.  In Traditional Chinese Medicine each season marks a new period, cleansing and clearing is an integral part of this transition for a healthy, powerful new chapter.  Chi is the life force energy in the horse and human and unobstructed movement of the Chi in the body is the most important key to good health.  Stagnant Chi affects our well-being and productivity.

​We impact Chi by our lifestyle.  The quality of our food, the air we breathe, exercise and a positive environment all influence our Chi.  It is the same for the horse that is why I like to start the season with a raindrop therapy cleansing for my horses, top-notch nutrition; I use Total Equine, which I swear by, nothing has rehabbed horses like this feed, massage and a good starting exercise routine.  Helping our horses live as natural of a lifestyle as possible creates an environment that promotes good health and healing.  There are many levels of Chi working in the horse/human body that work in concert to promote optimum health.  

Chi-Life Force Energy
Shen-Thought, Spirit, Consciousness
Jing-Body Essence
Xue-Blood
Jingye-Body Fluid

All the decisions we make affect the above.  Look for a healthy, balanced lifestyle for you and your horse and you will literally SPRING! ... into Spring!  Cleanse, clear out the cobwebs, get outside and soak up the sunshine.  A new season heralds a new beginning!
Start yours today!

Happy Spring!