This past August I attended the 2022 HHRF research conference – a conference about horses and human research. I joined roughly 60 other people in our field for one and one half days of presentations on some of the latest research in the field. If you are not familiar...
What are the Natural Lifemanship Connection Kits and are they for me?
by Laura McFarland | Nov 18, 2022 | Equine Assisted Trainings, Natural Lifemanship Events, The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
You may have heard of the Natural Lifemanship Connection Kits and you may be wondering what, exactly, they are, what purpose they serve, and for whom. We created the Connection Kits to fill a need in our community of equine-assisted practitioners - a need that...
Certifications in Equine Assisted Services: Comparing Apples to Oranges
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | Sep 6, 2022 | The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
By Bettina Shultz-Jobe (with a ton of help from Kate Naylor and Laura McFarland!) This data is accurate, to the very best of our knowledge as of 09/07/2022. As we are made aware of changes or get better information, we will update this page. Interested...
Introducing the Jobe Treatment Ratio for Equine Assisted Services
by Tanner Jobe | Jul 6, 2022 | Basics of Natural Lifemanship, The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
Evolving the Role of Equines Many of us on the Natural Lifemanship team have been working with equines for decades. We’ve spent much of that time preparing mustangs for domestic life, training horses for ranch work, and partnering with them for equine assisted...
We are Preparing a Place for You
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | Jul 1, 2022 | Natural Lifemanship Events, The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
“We believe in the important work of Natural Lifemanship and have been coming together in prayer about how we can help you expand. Could we help you get a place for your headquarters?" A place. A gift of place. . . This was the beginning of a conversation Tim and I...
Meet Your NL Membership Guide: Clair Gose
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | Jun 22, 2022 | The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
Our membership circle is growing—so we found a guide to help lead the way. Meet Clair Gose, a lifelong horse woman born and raised in Texas, who combines her love for horses, people, and organization in her new role as Natural Lifemanship’s Membership Services and...
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...
The Evolution of NL and What it Means for You
by Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC, NBCC | May 20, 2022 | The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
Natural Lifemanship® has evolved—and our new branding reflects these changes. It is my deepest hope that these changes stir a transformation in you. For decades, we have shared our unique principles with clients and practitioners around the world, teaching the power...
Natural Lifemanship Terminology
by Kate Naylor | May 9, 2022 | The Latest in Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning, Uncategorized
In any professional field, there are always going to be a slew of terms and acronyms that are routinely used that are unfamiliar to those not in the field. It can unintentionally create an “insider” and “outsider” feel for a person. We don’t want “insiders” and...










