by Jodi Freeman | Apr 4, 2026 | Equine Gestalt Coaching
Recently, I had a powerful conversation about boundaries, what it means to set them, and what it takes to actually honor them. Afterward, Freebird showed me something I won’t forget. No words, just presence. A clear, grounded “no.” No over-explaining. No apology. No...
by Jodi Freeman | Mar 1, 2026 | Coaching with Horses, Emotional Support, Equine Gestalt Coaching, Spaces of Stillness
Every afternoon around 3:00, Freebird rests. She doesn’t lie down. She simply softens. Her head lowers. Her eye softens. Sometimes she yawns, long and slow. One back hoof tips forward, balanced lightly on the toe. Her breathing deepens. The sharp edges leave her body....
by Jodi Freeman | Feb 1, 2026 | Coaching with Horses, Equine Gestalt Coaching
There are moments in childhood that brand themselves into memory, not because they were extraordinary, but because they hurt. I distinctly remember the first “mean girls” in my life, twins in my 4th grade class. They egged on other students, and even the teacher got...
by Jodi Freeman | Jan 18, 2026 | Coaching with Horses, Emotional Intelligence, Equine Gestalt Coaching, Equine Therapy Nebraska, Life Lessons, Mindfulness Tools, Mindset Shifts
There’s an old saying, How do you eat an elephant? The answer is – one bite at a time. When a goal feels big or overwhelming, our job isn’t to tackle it all at once. Our job is to understand why it matters, and then choose one small step to take right now. This...
by Jodi Freeman | Jan 11, 2026 | Coaching with Horses, Emotional Growth Teens, Emotional Healing & Self-Discovery, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Support, Equine Gestalt Coaching, Equine Therapy Nebraska
I’ve been receiving more inquiries lately from families and professionals seeking horse-based experiences for children or individuals with developmental or behavioral disabilities. I want to take a moment to clarify an important distinction, because while many forms...
by Jodi Freeman | Dec 28, 2025 | Coaching with Horses, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Support, Equine Gestalt Coaching
Earlier this month, I hosted a workshop called Turn the Page. It was a space to pause, reflect, and take an honest look at the year behind us. We explored what we accomplished in 2025, what we’re ready to leave behind, what we want to carry forward, and most...
