The Emotional Life of Horses - The Academy for Coaching with Horses

The Emotional Life of Horses
An Epona Coloring Book
Text by Linda Kohanov
Illustrations by J.C. Delano
Copyright 2000 by Linda Kohanov, Epona Equestrian Services. Duplication only by permission.
Fear
Message
Intuitive, focused awareness
of a threat to one’s
physical, mental, emotional,
or spiritual well being
Questions
What is the threat?
What must I do to move to a
position of safety?
Intensification
Worry, Anxiety
Confusion
Dulling of Senses
Panic, Terror
Dissociation
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Vulnerability
Message
Something significant
is about to change
or be revealed
Questions
What belief, behavior or perception is
being challenged?
Intensification
How might my life change if I accept and
adapt to this new insight?
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Panic
Rage
Anger
Message
Someone has stepped over a
physical or emotional boundary
with the (conscious or
unconscious) intention of
bending you to their will
Questions
What must be protected?
What boundary must be restored?
Intensification
Rage, Fury
Shame, Guilt
Boredom, Apathy
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Anxiety/Agitation
(often mistaken for anger)
Message
The person you are
interacting with is
incongruent
Questions
What is the emotion behind
the mask?
Is it directed toward me?
Intensification
Rage
Mistrust
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Frustration
Message
The action you’re taking
is not effective
Questions
What is the block?
What can I do differently?
Who can I ask for ideas
or assistance?
Intensification
Rage
Powerlessness
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Sadness
Message
Restores flow to the psyche
when loss is immanent
and in our best interest
Questions
What must be released?
What must be rejuvenated?
Intensification
Despair
Despondence
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Grief
Message
No choice about releasing
something; the loss or death
Has already occurred
Questions
What must be mourned?
Intensification
Depression
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Depression
Message
Ingenious stagnation
Stop sign of the soul
Questions
Where has my energy gone?
What activities or relationships
drain my energy most?
What new direction
gives me energy?
Intensification
Loss of self
Loss of life’s purpose
Suicidal urges
Physical illness
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Suicidal Urge
Message
The life being lived is
endangering body and soul
at such an extreme level that it
will cause permanent damage
Questions
What must end NOW?
What must be killed?
Intensification
“Soulless Automaton”
Physical death
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It’s just as important for horses to know when another herd member is
Afraid or Vulnerable
as opposed to
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Playful
Content
as opposed to
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Sad
Empowered
as opposed to
Enraged
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A depressed or abused horse
regains his natural pride,
vitality and joy in life
when he is assisted in gently
reclaiming the wisdom of fear,
frustration, sadness and anger.
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Fearful
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Vulnerable
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Joyful
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Angry
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Frustrated
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Powerful
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Sad
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Grieving
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Peaceful
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Depressed
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Proud
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