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The Windhorse Program

Writing this introduction for the mustangs and the programs that are being designed around them became an unexpected challenge. Do I speak from the Native Traditional, the Metaphysical, the Historic, the Holistic Healing views, the romantic, the practical?

It is my greatest desire to speak to the world in a way that they may appreciate and enjoy these animals and all that they are and do….well that would take a library …..so I am going to share my perspective.

Healing, sacred places, retreats, spiritual, vision quest, mustangs, paint horses, counseling, reiki, holistic resource management, organic gardening, alternative healing, permaculture, energetics, perlandra, sustainable living, holistic, conservation, wildlife management, camps, youth camps, tipi living, teepee living, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, medicinal herbs, edible herbs, buffalo, bison, culture, spirituality, philosophy, art, workshops, findhorn, indigenous, indian, native american, crow indian reservation, native plants, montana, big horn county.
Proud mom "Meera" with new foal "Juno"		 Healing, sacred places, retreats, spiritual, vision quest, mustangs, paint horses, counseling, reiki, holistic resource management, organic gardening, alternative healing, permaculture, energetics, perlandra, sustainable living, holistic, conservation, wildlife management, camps, youth camps, tipi living, teepee living, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, medicinal herbs, edible herbs, buffalo, bison, culture, spirituality, philosophy, art, workshops, findhorn, indigenous, indian, native american, crow indian reservation, native plants, montana, big horn county.
Healing, sacred places, retreats, spiritual, vision quest, mustangs, paint horses, counseling, reiki, holistic resource management, organic gardening, alternative healing, permaculture, energetics, perlandra, sustainable living, holistic, conservation, wildlife management, camps, youth camps, tipi living, teepee living, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, medicinal herbs, edible herbs, buffalo, bison, culture, spirituality, philosophy, art, workshops, findhorn, indigenous, indian, native american, crow indian reservation, native plants, montana, big horn county.
"Raamul"
We are so proud of him
2002 foal		   Healing, sacred places, retreats, spiritual, vision quest, mustangs, paint horses, counseling, reiki, holistic resource management, organic gardening, alternative healing, permaculture, energetics, perlandra, sustainable living, holistic, conservation, wildlife management, camps, youth camps, tipi living, teepee living, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, medicinal herbs, edible herbs, buffalo, bison, culture, spirituality, philosophy, art, workshops, findhorn, indigenous, indian, native american, crow indian reservation, native plants, montana, big horn county.
"Magic" learning the ropes on the mountain

The truth is, I think they chose to come to this place at this time. A guest from Switzerland insisted we needed horses for eco/spiritual/traditional balance. He found the free roaming herd in the Pine Ridge Reservation, handed me a check and went home. I went to South Dakota, had no idea how to select a starter herd so I asked the Native owner to assist. He loaded them up and delivered them and all of a sudden I had a corral full of young multicolored independent, wild eyed horse power. I have ridden all of my life and felt quite sure we could master some basic training and I started devouring the latest in ‘horse whispering’ techniques.

We all very quickly realized these animals from the wild, with their built in survival skills, amazing immune systems, powerful unshod feet and legs were here to teach us a thing or two. This could have been their conversation with us….”We have come here because you called. As we have mastered the art of living on this earth in a sustainable, collaborative and playful manner, we have come to, as gently and profoundly as possible, wake you up and assist you in learning this as well. Like ourselves, you are more than a beautiful body, a great intelligence with a freedom of will. We will carry your burdens while you find your joy. We will assist you to hear what we are saying while you are busy reading the manuals. We will open your heart and show you patience and the power of gentleness….we will teach you about love…we’ve mastered that too. Where would you like to begin?”

Healing, sacred places, retreats, spiritual, vision quest, mustangs, paint horses, counseling, reiki, holistic resource management, organic gardening, alternative healing, permaculture, energetics, perlandra, sustainable living, holistic, conservation, wildlife management, camps, youth camps, tipi living, teepee living, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, medicinal herbs, edible herbs, buffalo, bison, culture, spirituality, philosophy, art, workshops, findhorn, indigenous, indian, native american, crow indian reservation, native plants, montana, big horn county.

 Healing, sacred places, retreats, spiritual, vision quest, mustangs, paint horses, counseling, reiki, holistic resource management, organic gardening, alternative healing, permaculture, energetics, perlandra, sustainable living, holistic, conservation, wildlife management, camps, youth camps, tipi living, teepee living, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, medicinal herbs, edible herbs, buffalo, bison, culture, spirituality, philosophy, art, workshops, findhorn, indigenous, indian, native american, crow indian reservation, native plants, montana, big horn county.

The Windhorse Program comes from a combination of Native American and Tibetan philosophy. Windhorse is a symbol of the basic goodness of man upon which man rides.

  • The horses are managed in a manner that maintains the ‘healthy herd’ instincts.
  • They are used for joy riding and ranch operations – low impact on the grassland.
  • They still take my breath away…on the run they look like water flowing over hills,

At play they will surely make you laugh and squeal, to be nuzzled …priceless.

PARTICIPATION

(We are a 501 C (3), all donations of monies, time, materials etc. are tax deductible)Healing, sacred places, retreats, spiritual, vision quest, mustangs, paint horses, counseling, reiki, holistic resource management, organic gardening, alternative healing, permaculture, energetics, perlandra, sustainable living, holistic, conservation, wildlife management, camps, youth camps, tipi living, teepee living, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, medicinal herbs, edible herbs, buffalo, bison, culture, spirituality, philosophy, art, workshops, findhorn, indigenous, indian, native american, crow indian reservation, native plants, montana, big horn county.

  • VISITORS spend time observing and participating in the daily care and interactions
  • SPONSOR A WILD MUSTANG from government roundups….
  • FUNDING FOR TRAINERS. We take great care and time to achieve trust and a working balance of wild freedom/domestic discipline. So far they are doing better than we are. We want wild freedom and they want to teach us discipline. Trainers often come and volunteer/work for the summer…the horses require follow up and lots of miles.
  • A HORSE TRAILER is on the top of our list. We accept donations, trades, barter and we are always grateful for assistance with these ‘larger’ items.
  • FEED This last winter we had 3 feet of snow on the level... hay was essential
  • HEALTH CARE The horses have used their injuries as another way to teach us about the earth... we have learned to make our own medicinals from wild Healing, sacred places, retreats, spiritual, vision quest, mustangs, paint horses, counseling, reiki, holistic resource management, organic gardening, alternative healing, permaculture, energetics, perlandra, sustainable living, holistic, conservation, wildlife management, camps, youth camps, tipi living, teepee living, wildcrafting, herbal medicine, medicinal herbs, edible herbs, buffalo, bison, culture, spirituality, philosophy, art, workshops, findhorn, indigenous, indian, native american, crow indian reservation, native plants, montana, big horn county.plants often considered weeds by the locals. “We use alternative medicines and some very creative and miraculous healing methods. They have been so successful we have begun to share with different stables and horse rescue programs. Phaela is the story (see pic left) of a beautiful young filly who fell, tore open her knee and broke her leg in 3 places... the vet gave low odds... she now races across the hills head in the air, tail flying
  • We enjoy hearing about your organic, holistic, sustainable wisdoms and stories... we are always learning.

Our gratitude to all who have donated funds, time and expertise... and we thank the horses for teaching us about receiving... as important as giving

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