The Self Sufficient Horseman

There is always one animal that steals our heart. When something goes wrong, we feel responsible for their pain and work to alleviate it. We depend on the knowledge and the resources of modern science to resolve the issue. But when the traditional medical system fails, what do you do?

This was the dilemma that began my own journey of discovery. I felt that somewhere out there was an answer that defied all known odds and I took matters into my own hands. My journey has continued and expanded over more than a decade as this road led me to pursue alternative research, then validation of my findings, and finally, the development of new skill sets.

Serendipitous moments expanded my search, as I discovered  reams of documentation that revealed evidence of Egyptian and biblical references. History taught me the stories of how things changed at the beginning of the 20th century as holistic and energy-based remedies were discounted by the empirical standards of science. The horseman’s oral history of antecdotal wisdom was replaced by disparaging terms and legal actions, forcing a shift in the focus of animal care.

The self sufficient, or organic, horse culture recognizes that energy, light, sound, magnetic fields, nutrition, spiritualism, and bio-interdependent relationships support the equilibrium of universal life. Innovators and independent researchers have kept the knowledge alive. Energy is the unseen resource for holistic therapies and medicine. Through research, documentation, and peer reviews, enlightened horse owners are gently leading traditional science to recognize that adaptations should be made to include the universal laws of energy, as they do have a place alongside modern medicine.

When you open your mind to energy concepts, a self sufficient awareness enables an understanding of the simplicity of the universal facts. It’s a beautiful path as you learn to make the ancient knowledge come alive again. As I walked to the barn one day, the reference of Egyptians using honey to disinfect wounds sparked a curious challenge. I rubbed honey into a horse’s oozing cuts. The infection and proud flesh melted away, the swelling resolved. Small miracles like this convinced me that there is much more to learn about the subject of caring for horses.

Pat Cleveland…