Montana was rescued when he was just turning 3 in 2002. He was a throw away “grade” horse bought to be a companion for a young racehorse. When the racehorse didn’t make the cut, they both ended up in a rescue organization- under-nourished and neglected youngsters. Montana transferred to OHW. Montana is of a different mind and spirit but we found a way in to his heart and he ours. He is a horse who will not accept the dominance that is so prevalent in the horse world. As he learned to trust that we weren’t going to interact with him that way, he went from a horse that was not always pleasant to one we trust with our most vulnerable clients with.
Montana isn’t interested in being touched or cuddled by people he isn’t in relationship with. He is happy to do things with new people but his boundary for physical touch remains. He is such a teacher for so many that it is OK to say no to being touched if you don’t like it and you can still be in relationship with that boundary in place. He challenges people to see his big heart because he also sees incongruence and he will not participate until that is sorted out. He helps people learn to slow down, stay checked in with themselves, and to navigate connection that is authentic and mutual. While Montana is uncompromising in his need for mutuality in relationship he is equally willing to meet others in a place of authenticity and partnership once they get past their projection and judgment of him. He has earned the nickname “The Magician” because of the magic that happens in session with him. As he has aged his body has become vulnerable and in need of medication to manage blood sugar issues. So far what we are doing is supporting him well and we look forward to him bringing his magic to all who encounter him for a very long time.
Montana isn’t interested in being touched or cuddled by people he isn’t in relationship with. He is happy to do things with new people but his boundary for physical touch remains. He is such a teacher for so many that it is OK to say no to being touched if you don’t like it and you can still be in relationship with that boundary in place. He challenges people to see his big heart because he also sees incongruence and he will not participate until that is sorted out. He helps people learn to slow down, stay checked in with themselves, and to navigate connection that is authentic and mutual. While Montana is uncompromising in his need for mutuality in relationship he is equally willing to meet others in a place of authenticity and partnership once they get past their projection and judgment of him. He has earned the nickname “The Magician” because of the magic that happens in session with him. As he has aged his body has become vulnerable and in need of medication to manage blood sugar issues. So far what we are doing is supporting him well and we look forward to him bringing his magic to all who encounter him for a very long time.