She was standing on the mounting block. Her horse had walked right up beside her, just like they had practiced, again and again, over weeks of small invitations. This was the moment. She was one breath away from swinging her leg over and riding for the first time. And...
When the Bike Is Too Hard: What Mabel Taught Me About the Way Children Grow
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | Jun 18, 2026 | Applied Principles, Case Studies, Parenting and Counseling Children
The moments that teach us the most are rarely the ones we plan for. They happen on sidewalks, in living rooms, in the middle of an ordinary afternoon when something becomes harder than expected and a child looks to us to help them figure out what to do with that. This...
When the Horse Goes Quiet, is Something Wrong?
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | Apr 23, 2026 | Basics of Natural Lifemanship, Case Studies
Objectification, Dissociation, and the Horse–Human Nervous System There is a particular kind of stillness that can look like healing. A horse standing quietly at the fence… A client moving through a session without breaking down… A smooth, predictable...
When Guiding Teaches, When Teaching Guides
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | Aug 12, 2025 | Basics of Natural Lifemanship, Case Studies
One of the questions I hear most often from students who have completed the Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship is this: “How much direction do I give my clients? Do I teach them exactly what I learned in the Fundamentals, or do I let them discover the principles on...
Why Movement Matters: The Body’s Role in Equine-Assisted Healing
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | Jun 26, 2025 | Basics of Natural Lifemanship, Case Studies, Equine Assisted Trainings, Personal Growth
When it comes to equine-assisted services, we often focus on the profound emotional and psychological breakthroughs that happen when humans and horses connect. We celebrate the moments when a client finds their voice, builds confidence, or processes trauma through...
The life-changing impact of Natural Lifemanship for Sarah Willeman Doran
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | Apr 20, 2023 | Case Studies, Personal Growth, Testimonials & Reflections
One of our dedicated Natural Lifemanship practitioners, Sarah Willeman Doran, recently authored a chapter in the new book, Integrating Horses into Healing that details her transformational healing journey with horses and specifically, her transformational experience...
Just Released: Integrating Horses into Healing – edited by Cheryl Meola
by Laura McFarland | Apr 10, 2023 | Applied Principles, Basics of Natural Lifemanship, Case Studies, Personal Growth, The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
We are beyond thrilled to share an amazing new resource for the field edited by Cheryl Meola. We had the honor of contributing severals chapters to this book. When she approached us about contributing chapters, Cheryl said she wanted this book to be a resource for...
Just Released: Nourished by Meg Kirby
by Kate Naylor | Jun 7, 2022 | Applied Principles, Basics of Natural Lifemanship, Case Studies, Personal Growth, The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
We are so pleased to announce that our Natural Lifemanship team has been published again! A lovely new resource is now available for a variety of practitioners - Nourished: Horses, Animals & Nature in Counselling, Psychotherapy & Mental Health, edited by Meg...
Navigating the New Normal – Putting One Foot in Front of the Other
by Michael Remole | Jun 3, 2020 | Case Studies, Testimonials & Reflections
This is a letter Michael Remole, NL trainer, recently sent to his clients. We were touched. We related, and we felt more connected to our community. We hope you feel the same way. Thank you Michael for your thoughts, your kindness, and your dedication to genuine...










