Spirit Farm Blog
Welcome to the Spirit Farm blog, the home of all things Gypsy Cob! This space will be a forum for us to provide regular information on the care and maintenance of Gypsy Cobs, training tips, interviews with equine service providers and a monthly mindfulness and human-animal connection column. We are continually expanding and evolving this space so please contact us with your feedback and ideas!
Shannon Lawlor Q&A
Shannon Lawlor, of Shannon Lawlor Fine Arts, is an artist and horsewoman who has lived and breathed horses and the modern West all of her life. Originally from Manitoba, Canada, Shannon currently resides in Alberta, Canada. Shannon’s experiences around horses has given her a unique eye for detail in her work as well as the ability to, somehow, capture the very essence of the horse in her paintings. Her artwork
Healing with horses: a personal encounter
This past weekend was a revelation. Spirit Farm Gypsy Cobs Inc. had the great privilege of hosting and attending Eponaquest© certified instructor, Roxy Wright’s, two day workshop; The Doorway to Intuition and Connection and Expanding Intuition with the Guidance of the Horse. In my ‘day job’ I work as a Psychiatrist. I have had years of experience treating people, of all ages, with psychiatric illness - in its myriad
Q&A with Natalie Wilson
Natalie Wilson is an RN with over 20 years experience and has recently joined Spirit Farm Gypsy Cobs in the position of marketing coordinator and editor. She is a horse lover and owner who is passionate about the health and wellbeing of horses and their people. Natalie is also a Reiki practitioner who treats horses and humans. She currently owns three Rocky Mountain horses. Spirit Farm (SF): What do
Nicole Toren Q&A
photo credit to Megan Kruse Photography Nicole contributed all of the watercolour designs and technical diagrams to our upcoming book project, Sharing The Now: Connecting With Your Horse through Mindfulness. We first met Nicole through her business, Tonic Equestrian, and purchasing items from the line, including amazing artwork from Hand Gallop Studio. She also completed a commissioned portrait of Stella for Shreyasi a few months prior. She has crafted stunning imagery for the
Guest Contributor Q&A Jen Maciej
Jen Maciej is an Equine Canada certified instructor who teaches locally in Alberta, Canada and also travels to conduct clinics. She is a Canadian Cowboy Challenge Judge and is certified to do EC Western Rider level testing at all levels. Jen describes herself as a ‘lifetime student’ in the horse industry who is passionate about learning and sharing what she learns with others. Jen is currently in the process
Q & A with Samantha Dawn Ebeling
Photo by Tatyana Zadorin Photography Samantha Dawn Ebeling is the owner of Heart Of A Cowgirl Photography located in Louisburg, Kansas, USA. Spirit Farm (SF): The essence of your photography, as stated on your beautiful website, is “reminding people why they fell in love with the horse”. Can you tell us how and when you first fell in love with horses? Samantha Dawn (SD): I don't think I can quite
