Bucephalus

In the world of horses, people often talk about three basic, seemingly simple principles that together form the foundation of horses' well-being: hay, social connection, and freedom . These are not philosophical ideas and not a therapeutic theory. They are everyday conditions that allow a horse to be stable, calm, functional, and healthy. On most farms, just like in life, conditions are not always ideal. There are constraints of space, money, time, and staffing. Still, simply

There is something beautiful about the fact that my students force me to keep learning.Every year, a new group arrives, challenging me to find the best workshops, lectures, and the most interesting and professional people in the field. They remind me just how vast this sea called the body really is, and how much there is still to discover when working with horses. learning never truly ends. It is an essential part of professional practice. Lately, we had a field trip to Natal

The events of recent years, and the complex reality of life in Israel over many decades, have brought the concept of post traumatic stress into sharper focus. Many combat soldiers have found themselves joining the circle of PTSD, but they are far from the only ones affected. We are becoming increasingly aware that trauma is not limited to the battlefield. It also touches those serving in support and security roles, as well as people exposed to ongoing threat at home, work, or

Bucephalus - the legendary horse of Alexander the Great - has accompanied my path for several years now. A name that holds within it the horse, the human, and the meeting point between them - the place where change, learning, and growth become possible. Whether it is a therapeutic encounter, a group workshop, or a professional training program, we have always had a way of working that guides us - even if we had not formally named it. Lately I realized that Bucephalus Leadersh

Pair of horses harnessed to a carriage Sometimes, historical influence doesn’t look like a revolution - but rather… like a horse’s rear end. Yes, really - at least according to a beloved myth that connects horses, the Roman Empire, steam trains, and space shuttles in one breath. The story goes like this: In the 8th century BCE, the Romans paved their empire with new roads and two-horse chariots. Their width? About 143.5 cm - just enough for two horse behinds to move side by s

Therapy with Horses Many therapists recognize the importance of emotional and sensory regulation in the therapeutic process. Horses, with their unique nature, can serve as a powerful tool for fostering emotional-sensory regulation through co-regulation and by acting as a mirror that reflects the client’s internal state. This article explores what emotional and sensory regulation are, how they are interconnected, and how incorporating horses into therapy can enhance both proc

I travelled with my partner’s mother and his two sisters for a short trip in Denmark. A week that was partly family time, partly a women’s getaway, and above all - a necessary vacation for mental health. Perhaps a brief escape, immersing ourselves in a language full of strange and soft endings, eating extremely well, drinking a bit too much, wandering the streets, buying things I do not need but suddenly, really want. A kind of bodily pause from the race (even though we cover

It all happened on a quiet weekend trail ride. While galloping at an easy pace through an open field, a friend of mine suddenly lost his balance and fell off his horse, rolling hard onto the ground. For a brief moment, fear gripped all of us - the sight of the fall and the worry of injury were paralyzing. But before we could even process what had happened, my friend, sore and covered in dust, was already on his feet, insisting on mounting back into the saddle. He was shaking