Horse Guides
"I was stunned by how the horses responded to me. . . absolutely amazing how the horses communicate with individuals." Lynn Walther
Poppe, American Standardbred gelding
'Carrarra Cutter', as he was formally known, was quite a success at Saratoga Springs, New York, during his service as a racetrack Trotter. While there, he was named 'Horse of the Year' two years in a row. In the late 1990's he landed at a retired race horse farm in Jeffersonville, Vermont where he and Lucinda first met. Though Lucinda opened the gate for Poppe to exit the retired Standardbred racehorse farm and invited him to his next assignment, Poppe was truly the one to open a life gate for Lucinda - on a path yet to be explored. With a breath of renewed purpose, Poppe guided Lucinda's learning of leadership presence, intuitive development and bareback riding - inevitably escorting Lucinda into the world of EGE.
Pepper, American Standardbred mare
'Lyndon's Red Hot Pepper' was her racing name. She raced for three seasons then served as a brood mare. As the history of her scars tells, Pepper was involved in a trailering accident and survived her injuries. Remarkably, she is affectionate and loves to be with people. Pepper's role at Horses & Pathfinders has become life teacher and lead mare of this herd of five. She has wonderful ground manners and a smooth and natural disposition for 'in to me I see' (intimacy) work .
Inra, Quarter Horse, Paint gelding
Inra, translated from American Indian language, means 'Apache Chief's Horse'. It was not uncommon for the Chief of a tribe to choose a horse marked with a Medicine Hat because it was believed that this horse had superior strength, stamina, courage and speed. Inra also exhibits a Moon Eye, a blue eye that is thought to be mystical - though we sometimes think Inra's Moon Eye to be the stuff of mischief! For almost his entire life, Inra has been immersed in Somatic Horsemanship learning and Equine Guided Education. He is highly attuned to boundary work, setting limits and making light work of heavy challenges; he responds to a person's energy and inner state with special attention and candor.
Abra Kadabra, American Morgan mare
Image's Abra Kadabra, born and bred in Vermont, and traveled to and from Illinois, has most recently found a place to call home at Horses & Pathfinders. The career from which she has retired includes: foaling two colts and one filly, teaching humans to master their saddleseat - from hotshots to backyard youth - and showing in dressage, earning ribbons for her rider. Abby embodies what we know of equine grace with unspoiled spirit. She comes from a fine lineage of breeding, yet she is a 100% Vermont Morgan girl, ready to work and be by a human's side in partnership when she senses leadership she can follow.