Did I really THINK I was scaling back?
- Bodywork with Lise
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
2025 was a fantastic year- one that reminded me that I was still in the game! As a bodyworker, as a person living on the planet who wants to know more about all the things, meet people and have FUN! Enter 2026! The Year of the Fire Horse! No need to "Whoa Nelly!" Instead it's "Off we go! Ride 'em cowgirl!" What in the heck am I even talking about? Well, as you may, or may not know- I'm a lifelong equine steward, rider, friend and former trainer with a college degree in Equestrian Science. Most of that landed on the back burner in 2013 when my soul mare died, and then ceased having my own horses on property 2 years ago when we lost our old man Ruben. He lived into his 40's. Like I said, "old man".... I do take good care of my critters! Enter Equine MSTR®. I've been teaching this virtually on an international basis for quite some time now, and I donate my services to horses in need.But I do not practice equine manual therapy professionally. Let's be clear about that. I am not licensed in my home state to practice professionally. At age 65 the idea of going back to school is a daunting concept. While it enters my mind, it's only a fleeting thought..... After all, I am "semi-retired"
Then I went to Iceland. For a week this January, I learned more about the Icelandic Horses (which I've crushed on for EVER), met 6 of them and treated their scars and bonded with Margret Einarsdottir at Halakot Horse Stables, near Selfoss. The results were amazing and the owners were thrilled. So was I! Looks like I'll be going back. There's a video, created by Paula Esson, on my Equine MSTR® page which you can watch if you like- it shows me doing this and that and the horse walking around a lot- but it gives you the gist of how a session just might go. Since that time I'm one track minded- signing up for Icelandic Horse riding lessons locally, planning my next trip and prepping to teach an in person Equine MSTR® in the fall- in Iceland!
The year of the Fire Horse is kicking off and driven by the winds of excitement. My son says "You don't have to keep working Mom, but if you are having fun, then keep doing". It is fun. Loving what I do, the clients I see, the classes I teach and the international team that is MSTR®. Humans and Equines alike. Carry on Fire Horse! This year is OURS!
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