Vivian Evans Equine Coach

This angry face was being directed towards another mare getting in our space. When I scrolled back on my photos from the herd today oddly enough this one caught my attention the most. Perhaps because many conversations I have had lately are on anger, and how it is one of the most shocking emotions that continues to arise as we round the corner of year two in our pandemic. The shares and stories are from teachers, friends , colleagues, clients who I admire greatly who live a ...harmonious life and have put in the work to be in that space. Yet when confronted with anger take a step back from an emotion that has become almost unfamiliar. Anger is raw and confrontational, many of us have been taught it is wrong or bad to feel angry. So the muscle that gets used is one to suppress and maybe even hide. Did you know that the entire process of anger only lasts 90 seconds. It is a massive in and out pouring of energy. So why do we stay angry for so long? Well as humans we can replay the trigger over and over again staying stuck in an angry loop. Yet anger can also provide important feedback in self inquiry maybe it’s fear, maybe attachment to an outcome, or maybe someone has entered your space without permission Today I watched as Aggie firmly and fairly established a boundary with another mare who was not invited into ‘our moment’. If I timed it I am sure would have lasted less than 90 seconds, and in that briefest of moment order was established. Aggie let herself express what she needed and all returned to being well again. Reflection, the more we practice being ok with our own raw emotions the easier it gets to moving back to harmony. Although I don’t believe that ‘angry’ is an actualized horse emotion. I used the term in reference to a broader learning experience on how we can learn to observe anger from the horses as a brief expression of establishing boundaries. What are your thoughts on this topic?

‘You can make anything happen, if you put energy into it’

Are you multi passionate? How do you share your unique gifts with the world? When I was growing up I was always with horses and animals, so as a child I was s...trongly persuaded by my family to become a vet. Although I had a keen interest in science and learning how to properly take care of these 4 legged beings, deep in my heart I knew this wasn’t right. For awhile I poured my energy into climbing the ladder to what I hoped one day would be an international career in the jumper ring. My grandfather always said to me that the key to happiness was to find what you love to do and make that your career. Although the path I walked did lead me into building a career not as a vet but in the veterinary industry. I eventually surrendered to that daily call of my soul that there was something more.... So I followed my heart knowing just a few things, horses would always be a part of my life , nature was my sanctuary, and yoga brought me back home and I wanted to share this experience with the world. Fast forward to now, and that vision that I had been cultivating for years has grown and continues to weave into more than I could imagine, doing what I love as a career. As it happens one thing has led to the next and by popular demand I will be offering a 6 month Mentorship program beginning this spring. Enrolment will begin March 1st, if you are keen to get your name on the list and be the first to receive information please email me direct Vivian @equine-evolution.ca. I can’t wait to get started on this exciting journey with you!

When we walk together, Budd will stop and soulfully stare off to the sky. It’s not a moment of hesitation but an expansive reminder to listen and observe to what is even beyond this moment. Quiet the mind for an instant and you will be surprised at what you will hear.

A reminder to find perfection in imperfection because you might just bring a smile to someone’s face and look pretty cute doing it. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!