It's winter! It is our first winter! Ok, the coldest we've had so far was -2 degrees celsius and a little bit of frost. The ponies are a bit frisky! Rugs are out and even old Thunder is happy to get his rug at night! Pongo our Labrador just loves the fireplace! Roy the Kelpie curls up on his pillow at night and Meow the cat sleeps on our bed.

Stay warm this winter! :)

Working things out between your horse and you is not as easy as saying sorry. When you have a fall out with a friend or a loved one, quite often the situation can be sorted out by sitting down and having a good conversation.

Well, it is not that simple when it comes to restore the so fragile balance that exists between horses and humans. It is all about trust and it takes time for an already cautious horse to trust again a human who has let them down. When a horse has given you his trust and you are bestowed the power of The Leader, you are suddenly transported to the top of the hierarchy. But don’t think you can now rest on your throne and enjoy this glorious title. On the contrary: you are now expected to work very hard to keep it!

Read more: Animal Communication - Become a better leader (Lily's Diary)

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I also use Calendula tincture for its disinfectant and healing properties.

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