This is the story sent in by Robert Brinkhurst. We were very moved to get it at the time and I am pleased to put it on record here along with many more glowing testimonials & stories.
Thanks Robert for giving us the permission to post your words.
Walter
Hello Kate,
Thank you for your good wishes. And thank you for sending all those photos. I’ve attached one of ours for you that I particularly like. I will organise some others to send you on a cd.
I know I didn’t do as much riding as the ladies of the family, but I was very touched by my time with you and the horses. I remain fascinated by the similarities in principle of your approach to horsemanship and my understanding of martial arts. I also admire your knowledge and skill and passion, and the fact that you offer this experience completely unconditionally – the truth speaks for itself.
I’ve been reflecting on our brief conversations, and one thing that keeps popping up in my mind is the word “transformation” that you used. Do you believe that natural horsemanship can actually change someone and/or the horse? You said that if you treat horses well they will live longer. Is that reciprocal? Does treating a horse with love reflect upon yourself?
And why is a horse such a powerful contact point with that spirit?
I ask these questions because since our equine experience in New Zealand and returning to Singapore, I have noticed changes in all of us. Hannah is more confident, Ellie is more relaxed, Maggie is more beautiful; mix and match. Personally, I feel more honest and and open, more of the person that I really am; the being I remember. And I behave differently to others, less defensive. It’s a little discomforting, but I like it, and my only explanation for this change is having got close-up to horses without fear.
Plus, I keep getting an image of Angus or Cosmo in my head. Or it may be just the archetypal presence of a horse.
I don’t know whether this is the usual sort of feedback that you get, but I hope it’s useful.
And we all want to come and ride with you again, (not to mention emigrate to NZ…)
Thank you.
Robert