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Om timing og softness i træning

25. marts 2025

“There is strength in muscle, but power in softness.” –…

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Yesterday, I had a round of sessions with some inc

Yesterday, I had a round of sessions with some incredible Icelandic horses... Each one met me with something different – and each one opened up in their own time. There were moments of deep release, softness, and clarity. It’s always humbling to witness how clearly horses show us what they need – when we really listen. These weren’t just treatments – they were quiet conversations. And the kind that stay with you. 🐎✨
 Grateful for every horse, every moment, and the trust they offer. 💛 #equinebodywork #icelandichorses #horsehealing #horsemama #horseconnection

💛 Sunday reflections 💛� The other day, I w

💛 Sunday reflections 💛�
The other day, I was talking to a client after giving her horse a bodywork session. We ended up chatting about our horses' behavior – both she and I have draft horses – and we recognized many of the same patterns and experiences.
At one point, she said something along the lines of:�"Once you learn to listen to them, give them a voice, and not just 'direct' them, you get so much more back."
And that sentence hit home. Because that’s exactly what I’ve experienced too. I see it with many different horses, but especially with draft horses. It applies both in training and during bodywork sessions. When we make space for their voice and invite them into the conversation, something truly good happens.
It’s not about letting the horse take over – of course, sometimes we need to set a gentle boundary. But we owe it to them to listen. And when we can, we should accept their suggestions. That’s where trust grows. That’s where true partnership begins.
I’m just so deeply grateful for all the small partnerships I get to be part of. I often drive home from my bodywork visits with a joyful feeling – because I’ve felt how much the horses allow me to access in our ‘conversations.’

Have a lovely Sunday.

With love,�
Camilla 💖

#sundaygratitude #drafthorses #partnership #horselife #listentothehorse #smilehorsemanship

“There is strength in muscle, but power in softn

“There is strength in muscle, but power in softness”
- Mark Rashid
In A Journey to Softness #horselife #timing #softness

Some horses leave a special mark on our souls fore

Some horses leave a special mark on our souls forever 💖. They see right through us, teaching patience, trust, and presence. They guide us when we need it most.
Today, I send my Sunday gratitude to one of those horses. Even though she crossed the rainbow bridge years ago, I still tear up thinking about her.

Let me tell you about Wynanda – a small, beautiful Friesian I was lucky enough to lease as a “green” rider. With her, I could do anything. She carried me safely through the forest, easing my riding anxiety after bad experiences with school horses. Wynanda gave me courage. She listened when life was tough. She poured her love into me, and together we existed in a little bubble of trust and love.
Not everyone was invited into Wynanda’s bubble – she chose her people carefully. A mother and her autistic son visited her regularly. One day, they came on my lease day. The boy walked straight to Wynanda, and a silent conversation began. She stood perfectly still, fully focused on him. It was one of the most beautiful moments I’ve ever witnessed between a horse and a human.
Those Wynanda chose received all the love and healing they needed. And it never stopped. Even years after I had to stop leasing her, when I visited, the bubble remained. It was like sitting down with an old friend, picking up right where we left off.
Wynanda was truly one of a kind, and I’m so grateful she let me into her world.
Today, let’s take a moment to honor the horses that have touched our hearts.
Which horse would you like to thank today? ❤️🐴
Wishing you a beautiful Sunday.
With love,�
Camilla
#sundaygratitude #hearthorse #thankyourhorse #friesian #horselife #fresianhorsesofinstagram

Did you know that equine bodywork can lower cribbi

Did you know that equine bodywork can lower cribbing in horses? A study by McBride et al in 2004 showed that equine bodywork (massage) lowered stress in horses. I did a study in 2023 that showed that cribbing in horses was lowered in several horses when they got regular bodywork sessions. So if you have a cribbing horse, I suggest you try some bodywork 🐴💖#equinebodywork #horselife #horsewellness #happyhorses

Thank you for the music 🎶�That is the title o

Thank you for the music 🎶�That is the title of a classic ABBA song, which resonates with me. Music has always been a big part of my life. From singing along to children's songs as a little girl, to learning to play the piano with jazz musician Preben Oxbøl, to singing in the choir and performing at Espergærde Ungdomsskole (evening school and club for teenagers that has fostered many Danish singers/performers) to singing along when attending lots of fantastic concerts, most recently with the talented Lainey Wilson at Vega this week. I still sing, mostly in the car 😂, but also at home and when I'm out riding. Music is an essential part of my life.

Research has shown that music has a direct impact on our mood and well-being. According to Harvard Medical School, music can reduce stress, improve mental health, and even strengthen the immune system. It activates the brain’s reward system and increases the release of dopamine, creating feelings of joy and well-being (Salimpoor et al., 2011). Singing also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps regulate breathing and reduce anxiety (Chanda & Levitin, 2013).

When I sing while riding, I do it partly for the joy of it and partly to improve my breathing or when I get nervous. Singing while riding can have a calming effect on both rider and horse due to the reasons stated above. In my latest Danish storybook, Milla’s mother has written a SMILE song, which Milla and her mother sing while riding because Milla gets scared. Singing can provide comfort in challenging situations, a fact supported by research as mentioned.

Today, I invite you to sing. Don’t think about how it sounds 😁😇 — just sing! Let go, relax your body, and notice how it makes you feel. Let the singing move you and enjoy the ‘Sunday tune’.

With love�
Camilla 💖
#Sundaygratitude #Sing #ThankYouForTheMusic #HorseLife #Happiness #laineywilson #laineywilsonconcert #storevega

Welcome Spring. Welcome New Energy ☀️🌱 Each

Welcome Spring. Welcome New Energy ☀️🌱
Each season has its charm, but there is something truly special about the arrival of spring. This year, it feels even stronger. Maybe because winter has felt more grey and wet than usual. Maybe because we are constantly bombarded with negative energy the moment we open any media platform. But last weekend, when spring officially arrived, I could truly feel a shift — as if both nature and the people around me had shed a heavy layer of negative energy. The blackbird started singing its spring tune, the sun was shining — and has been for several days now, sprouts were emerging everywhere, and my horses stood in the pasture, resting in the sunlight as if they were soaking up vitamin D in every fiber.

These days, I take extra joy in training my senses. I pause in the forest or sit by the horses’ pasture, close my eyes, and listen to the birds singing. I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin. I open my eyes and take in the blue sky. I breathe in the scent of new life sprouting. I let the energy of spring flow through me.

On Thursday, I went for a ride on Braveheart. The sun was shining, the wind was mild, the birds were singing — and happiness bubbled up inside me. That feeling was contagious. Despite his muscles challenging him that day (if you haven’t read about it before, he has the muscle condition MIM), I could sense how my own energy gave Braveheart more ease. His body found calm in the movement, his mind in the atmosphere around us.

This week, I dedicate my Sunday Gratitude to spring and all the goodness it brings. May you also feel its magic today. ✨

Happy Sunday.

Warmly, Camilla 💖

#SundayGratitude #Spring #GoodEnergy #GoodVibes #SensoryTraining

Quality check at today’s first session 🤓🐴👌🏻😍

#springtime #bodywork #equinebodywork

#springtime #bodywork #equinebodywork

“I love everyday life.” That’s how a Danish

“I love everyday life.” That’s how a Danish song written by Dan Turèll and Halfdan E, released in 1993, begins. (Translated by me).

I also love everyday life, especially my morning routines, which include focused work and meditation. This week, I took a few days off, and although I always try to fit in my morning meditation when I’m on holiday, it’s only now, days later, that I truly feel back on track. And it feels good. My mornings help recharge my batteries.

My two horses also like their regular routines. Horses generally feel safe in familiar surroundings with predictable routines. Sudden changes can easily cause stress in a prey animal. But stepping out of their comfort zone from time to time is beneficial because it teaches them to handle new and unpredictable situations better. And the same applies to us.

In 2023 and much of 2024, I spent a lot of energy stepping out of my comfort zone as I worked on overcoming my riding anxiety. It was tough but also a great learning period. Today, I know that my daily routines give me the energy to step outside my comfort zone. And the same goes for horses. Just like humans, development happens when they step outside their comfort zone – but only in a way that feels safe and positive for them.

This week, I invite you to step out of your comfort zone and notice what it does for you. Feel the difference when you are calm and secure versus when you are not. Do you even dare to push past your limits when you are not feeling safe and at ease?

Have a great Sunday.

With love,�
Camilla 💖

PS: When training horses to step out of their comfort zone, it must, of course, be done in a calm and safe manner. It is crucial to read the horse's body language and signals to better assess when enough is enough. Personally, I only do it if both my horses and I have the right energy for it.

PPS: The photo is from the first time I rode Braveheart outside our round pen after I had started working on my riding anxiety. A big day!

#sundaygratitude #ridinganxiety #outofthebubble #comfortzone

✨ If you can dream it, you can do it. ✨ This w

✨ If you can dream it, you can do it. ✨
This week has been truly special for me! I have just published my 6th book – yes, SIXTH book!!! 🎉 This time, it’s an English edition of the textbook on SMILE Horsemanship©, created after a riding school in Australia reached out to me because they wanted teaching materials on SMILE Horsemanship©. And not only that – a translated teaching guide is now also a reality.

Every time I publish a book, I have to pinch myself. How did it go from just a thought, a dream – to now holding another book in my hands?

Next week, on March 1st, marks a very special milestone for me: 20 years as an entrepreneur! 🎉�In 2005, I started my journey with my own advertising agency (and a webshop selling baby gifts on the side). In 2017, I created HorseMama, and in 2020, I launched SMILE Horsemanship©. And now, in 2025, I stand here knowing that a riding school in Australia will be teaching based on the SMILE principles.
I couldn’t be more grateful.

This week, I’m sending my gratitude out into the universe – for dreams, for opportunities, and for all of you who follow along.�Your support, questions, ideas, and wishes help shape and develop everything I create. Without you, this journey would look completely different.

And that is the beauty of dreams. When we dare to dream big, when we believe in them – and take action – they can grow bigger than we ever imagined.

✨ Dream big. Do it. It is possible. ✨

With love,�Camilla

#SundayGratitude #GratefulHeart #Dreams #DreamBig #Author #SMILEHorsemanship

Standing Up Takes Courage 💛 This week, I felt

Standing Up Takes Courage 💛

This week, I felt truly happy and grateful – despite a sad story. I spoke with a 16-year-old girl who had chosen to stop leasing a young horse.

Why? Because she had seen the owner kick the horse when it wouldn’t stand still.

Her reaction? “I didn’t want to be part of that.”

👏 Huge respect to her! It takes courage to stand up, especially to adults.

But we must stand up. For the horses! It’s heartbreaking that we still see this in 2025 – but fortunately, there are young people who dare to go against it. And that gives hope.

This week, I feel immense gratitude for this young girl and for all of you who stand up and help protect the horses.

From the bottom of my heart – thank you!

With love,
Camilla 💖

#SundayGratitude #Thankful #BraveYoungPeople #EquineWelfare #SpeakUp

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