Linda Kohanov

In The Tao of Equus, author Linda Kohanov intertwines the story of how she awakened to the spiritual presence of horses with compelling mythology, research, and personal anecdotes. The result is an extraordinary story of healing and communication that turns our conventional understanding of these amazing creatures upside down.A horse trainer and equine-facilitated therapy practitioner, Kohanov first began exploring the horse human connection in the early 1990s. When her black mare, Rasa, show more became lame, Kohanov was plagued by a series of sinister dreams and premonitions. Finally, prompted by her dreams, she canceled a risky surgery to save Rasa's potential career in competitive riding. To relate to the injured horse outside conventional equestrian pursuits, Kohanov immersed herself in the day-to-day activities of the herd. In the process, she discovered that horses are intensely emotional, intuitive, intelligent beings. They are true reflections of our deepest souls. Over time, she discovered their extraordinary ability to awaken intuition in humans, while mirroring the authentic feelings people try to hide, makes these animals powerful therapeutic teachers. show less

This was a fairly interesting read about the relationship between and the mystery of healing and transformation with horses and humans, particularly women. The author uses examples from her therapeutic riding experience on how horses mirror our emotions and can help us heal as we can help them heal from a traumatic past. The author doesn't just delve into the individual pasts of equines and people, but also steps into the ancient collective past through dreams and visions. It's a good read show more for anyone who bonds with horses as I think that humans and horse have a shared history that is worth delving into. show less