Comments on: Om on the Range

By: margaret Burns Vap

margaret Burns Vap — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:59:58 +0000

hi Bobbi, thanks for reading. guess what, I am from grosse pointe! congrats on pursuing the horse dream, I would love to hear how it goes.

Chayo, you can reach me at margaret@bigskyyogaretreats.com

yeehaw & namaste.

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By: Bobbi Ebsen

Bobbi Ebsen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:54:59 +0000

Very inspiring! I am a psycho-therapist and yoga instructor living in Ann Arbor, Michigan and about to embark into a return to my childhood friend and love: horses. I will start volunteering for Horse Haven in Howell, MI a non-profit that saves horses from meat butchers. Can’t wait! Cowgirl Yoga looks like a fun place! Maybe I’ll open something like that someday! Good luck to you!

Bobbi

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By: Chayo Guerrero

Chayo Guerrero — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:57:06 +0000

I live in Chihuahua Mexico. I love horses and I love yoga. I really want in touch with you

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By: Laura Davidson

Laura Davidson — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:37:47 +0000

Thank you for reminding me about the emotional connection horses can make with us. A year ago, after my 15 1/2 year old yellow lab girl died, I went to a local barn and found a horse named Dante to ‘chat’ with. He kept eye contact with me practically the entire visit. I told him what was on my mind, cried into the side of his neck, then he began poking around my pockets and the carrot-colored patches on my shirt. I began to feel better. Then he reached around my side, grabbed my belt with his teeth, stretched it out, then quickly released it so that it ‘snapped’ back into place against my waist. I started laughing, and then he started bobbing his head up and down very vigorously, and neighing! I believe he was laughing with me at his clever trick!

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By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:26:15 +0000

Great article! I practiced yoga whenever I was unable to be in the saddle and always felt the two practices were very similar. Riding horses is such purity—joy, frustration, and at times fear. I event now which is like equine triathlon. This is the single most challenging sport both physically and mentally I’ve ever encountered. You have to be committed to the moment, soft with your movement, strong with your intent (and body). It’s all about the journey, developing the partnership with your horse and knowing your boundaries. And always, like you pointed it out, it’s about patience. Oh yes, a killer set of core muscles helps (working on that…). Good luck!

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By: Lucky Linda

Lucky Linda — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:26:02 +0000

Margaret and Annie, thanks again for the fantastic retreat! Cowgirl Yoga was an experience of enlightenment on the yoga mat and horseback. Hope other Cowgirls have the opportunity to enjoy your retreat.

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By: Molly

Molly — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:42:51 +0000

Thanks for reminding me about my initial passion that started at age 5… riding horses (in Montana!). Unfortunately, city life has prevented me from riding everyday like I used to. I’m excited to see that you’ve created an opportunity for me to connect with riding again while combining it with my new adventure yoga! You couldn’t have chosen a better setting, idea and partner (the horse of course) for your retreats. I will definitely be attending one of your retreats!

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By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:23:29 +0000

Thanks for writing about yoga and horses – two of my favorite pastimes. I love how you’ve connected them. And your story of Belle is classic. Horses are truly amazing animals. Great piece!

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By: michelle

michelle — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:09:38 +0000

Love this article Margaret, and love exploring the connection between yoga and horses. Can’t wait to see your yoga poses for equestrians, and hopefully attend one of your retreats in the near future.

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