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09/13/2026

09/11/2026

In this edition of Eponaquest News, learn more about author/founder Linda Kohanov’s upcoming seminar at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, her trip to India in mid December, and the next instructor training this fall:

In this issue of the Eponaquest News: Chasing the Black Horse Comes to the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative MedicineAuthor and Eponaquest founder Linda Kohanov will present her new seminar... More »

09/10/2026

If you work in the healing arts, you won’t want to miss Linda’s upcoming indoor seminar: Chasing the Black Horse.

Explore how ancient traumas affect modern health and why equine-facilitated learning helps jump-start healing for trauma survivors.

📅 When: September 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 Where: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Tucson, AZ

🎟️ Cost: $50 (includes drinks and snacks)

Gain new tools and vocabulary to elevate your practice.

👉 Secure your spot at the link in the comments.

Photo by Jared Rice

09/06/2026

“It is perhaps the most potent paradox of the equestrian arts that people can learn to remain calm and collected in the presence of a rearing horse, yet crumble in the face of feelings too strong to be suppressed or ignored, feelings that quite naturally surface in horse-human interactions. Managing authentic emotion, it seems, is one of the last great frontiers in the riding arena...and in life.”

Linda Kohanov
The Tao of Equus (revised edition)

09/02/2026

Join author and Eponaquest founder Linda Kohanov on September 26, 2026 for a powerful half-day seminar, Chasing the Black Horse: Keys for Personal and Social Transformation.

Hosted at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in Tucson, AZ, this indoor presentation will introduce breakthrough insights on:

✨ Why destructive cultural patterns repeat themselves, and how we can change the tide.

✨ The ancient, long-hidden traumas that underlie aggressive hierarchical systems.

✨ Why "horse wisdom" and equine-facilitated learning are so uniquely effective for psychological and physical healing.

No prior horse experience is needed to attend, and the $50 registration includes refreshments. You can find full event details at the link in the comments.

08/30/2026

The horse-human bond is a path for mutual healing, but a horse cannot fully guide us if their own mind and body are out of balance.

In honor of National Holistic Pet Day today, let's commit to supporting our horses with holistic care through proper nutrition, exercise, and mental stimulation. Together, we can create spaces where both horses and humans truly thrive.

Photo by Giorgio Manenti

08/26/2026

Join Linda’s newest seminar and learn key insights that will change your perspective on the history of civilization, organized violence, authoritarian impulses, and effective alternatives to the current system. Gain tools that not only offer hope for the future, but also introduce practical ways to change the tide.

Previous experience with, or even interest in, horses is not necessary to benefit from this life-enhancing perspective!

This seminar is ideal for:

✨Those who work in the healing arts, including conventional and integrative medicine, trauma informed therapy, yoga, mindfulness, and energy work.

✨ Those who advocate for social and political change.

✨ Those who work in the fields of animal-assisted therapy and equine-facilitated learning.

✨ Equestrians and people who work in animal rescue organizations.

Click the link in the comments or scan the QR code to learn more and sign up!

08/26/2026

“If you knew the extent of what a person had to endure to have the impact, empathy, and outlook they have today, you wouldn't be intimidated. You would be empowered.”

~ Morgan Olivier

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08/22/2026

Nothing compares to experiencing the wisdom of the herd firsthand.

There’s something uniquely impactful about equine-facilitated learning in person—the somatic awareness, the real-time feedback from the horses, and the deep connection that unfolds in the moment.

Our upcoming fall workshops in Arizona are open for registration, including:

✨ Chasing the Black Horse: Keys for Personal and Social Transformation

✨ Beyond Words: The Art and Science of Sentient Communication

✨ The Power of the Herd: Working with Eponaquest’s Horses to Master the Five Roles

Spaces are strictly limited to ensure a supportive, safe environment for personal and professional growth. Click the link in the comments to browse our workshops and reserve your spot!

Photo from Linda’s July 2026 Writing Between the Worlds workshop in Sebastopol, CA

08/18/2026

Horses experience fear a bit differently to than we do. Their nervous systems are incredibly sensitive, allowing them to detect potential danger long before we might notice it. But unlike many humans, horses don't build a life around fear. When horses determine the threat has passed, they don’t spend the rest of the day replaying what happened or anticipating the next worst-case scenario. They return to grazing. They reconnect with the herd. They come back to the present moment.

Fear has an important purpose; it alerts us, protects us, and asks us to pay attention. But when fear becomes the driving force in every decision, it can cripple our ability to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Curiosity offers another path. It invites us to pause, observe, gather information, and respond rather than react.

Where in your life are you leading from fear instead of curiosity?

Photo by James McGill