At 18:23:26 on 28.02.10, Liz Mitten Ryan wrote:

I just joined a few days ago. I live with my herd of 16 horses and one steer in the interior grasslands of BC. I moved from the west coast of BC to the interior grasslands over ten years ago because I was led to follow my hearts desire and move my animals to a place where they could have the freedom of a wild herd. We live on 320 acres of forests, hills and meadows, pristine land that fills me with joy and new discovery even ten years later. Living in seclusion from the human mass mind media, I am able to immerse myself in the language of the herd and have co-authored four books now with the horses,dogs and cats, discovering a wisdom in their connection to higher consciousness (or as they say, the ALL) that I know will become more and more available to humans as their vibration increases coming up to 2012. My animals call this period the 'Age of Enlightenment' and they say all life will understand the concept of 'One Consciousness' in matter. We will begin to resonate at a place where spontaneous communication will be possible between all species. I am beginning to experience this with my herd, my dogs, cats and even the consciousness of the land which seems to change with my focus. Last summer we offered workshops so people could come and experience this oneness and connection and re-discover their inner child and the force of LOVE in all of creation. People from all over the world participated and had life changing experiences. We captured this in real footage from the workshops in the 3 DVD movie EQUINISITY. The long version of the trailer is on site at :http://www.lizmittenryan.com Through this connection, I have come to understand animals as wise teachers and healers, different, but no lesser than humans in intelligence or purpose. We are all here to extend the ALL in time and space and substance and in my understanding animals are superior in their connection to MIND than humans, and can show us that wisdom when we invite them. My herd asks that we come without agenda to spend time communing and understanding. When we invite and reward rather than demand and punish, a whole new world of communication opens between human and horse. Many people look on animals as servants, here to do their bidding and various instruments of torture are used to intimidate and command. Here,with my herd from baby up I invite at liberty, praising and rewarding(I teach them to take treats gently) and make each adventure fun. Trust and love are the guiding principles and play rather than work. I ride only with a rope halter and clip on leather reins and sometimes a treeless saddle. Once trust and respect is established on the ground it is a natural transition to riding. I talk, giving them words and pictures and reward for each task. My horses feel safe and are relaxed and happy, only too glad to whoa for a treat. I've now got the whoa so imprinted as a good thing to do that Prima can be at a full out gallop in the hills, i say a soft and whoa, and she screeches to a halt snapping her head around for her reward. Horses have taught me to teach by example and as outraged and heartsick as I am about how animals are treated,I believe to make a difference we must be that example. Education and understanding are the way to knowing animals as the amazing spiritual beings that they are. Spending time in nature discovering the one life force in rocks and trees and the consciousness of the Earth itself, opens floodgates for the force of LOVE to wash over and become us and we it. " We are all one; every single little quark is united in the same cosmic soup. There are spaces but no boundaries. Boundaries are only thoughts" - Prima, speaking for the Herd. If you visit my site you will find books that you can read by clicking on titles, slide shows and videos. There is one theme throughout: You and I can change the world, one mind at a time -IMAGINE |

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At 18:34:12 on 28.02.10, Liz Mitten Ryan wrote:
Footnote: there is also the ONE With The Herd video (on this site under videos) where you will see me play with the horses and ride a 2 year old for the first time.

At 18:40:04 on 28.02.10, Liz Mitten Ryan wrote:
try again for the video: I can add lot's of pictures this way...lol

At 18:43:16 on 28.02.10, Liz Mitten Ryan wrote:

I'm better with horses than computers -3 times lucky...

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At 19:25:46 on 28.02.10, Flicka wrote:
Ha ha, it was worth waiting for-what a beautiful video-truly inspirational.

At 04:50:36 on 03.03.10, Tina S wrote:
Liz, You are such a a remarkable, inspiring woman! Your oneness with everything around you is my idea of paradise :) If I ever got the chance I would love to visit.

At 06:12:51 on 03.03.10, Tina S wrote:
Goes without saying I'm going to get the books. There is so much more I want to learn! Do you travel overseas?

At 16:47:08 on 03.03.10, Liz Mitten Ryan wrote:
Hi Tina, actually I travel kicking and screaming when my husband makes me LOL BUT we are coming to Suffolk, Aldburgh,Edinburgh and London between the 19 of April to the 4 of May. Sadly, without the horses! Are you anywhere near? (I say this but it is a family romp taking Kevin's dad to see his old family homes and spread mom's ashes.) I went to art school in London and am exited to go there again. Actually this is a trip I am looking forward to as I love the British countryside and it won't be boring like sitting on a beach!... another chance for a photo...

At 17:51:46 on 03.03.10, plodalong wrote:
hi Liz what about a visit to the beautiful peak district of Derbyshire?I dont think i would want to wander far from home if i lived as you do,you are indeed inspiring, love the vids and photo's.

At 20:24:26 on 03.03.10, Tina S wrote:
Hi Liz, I think I'm miles off your planned itinerary... I'm In Australia :( A trip to Canada has always been a dream, and I'm not even sure why.... maybe this is the reason? ;) Completely out of budget at the moment, but something to work at :)