Horse and People Project

04/13/2026

I'm holding an Open House on Saturday May 16 starting at 10am - free but RSVP required (email maria@horseandpeopleproject.com to reserve your spot). This may be my only Open House this year -

04/10/2026

If you’ve read my book and it resonated with you, would you be willing to leave a quick review on Amazon?

It makes a big difference in helping others find it. Here's a link:

https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0G7Q2Y2CB

04/02/2026

What a great opportunity! Ranch Hand Summer camp!

🤠 Ranch Hand Summer Camp is BACK for 2026 at Wild Kid Acres 🤠

If your child loves animals, the outdoors, and getting their hands a little dirty, this is their camp.

Our full day Ranch Hand Camp gives kids ages 7–13 a true working farm experience. Campers will learn what it means to be a Wild Kid through:

🐐 Daily hands-on animal care
🌱 Farm skills and ranch work
🐴 Beginner Western riding and horsemanship
🌾 Screen-free outdoor learning on a real working farm

Details:
📍 Edgewater, MD
🗓 Full Day Camp: June 22-26, July 6-10, and July 20-24
Optional Add-On:
🐎 1.5-hour riding lesson after camp

Spots will fill quickly. If your child is ready to build confidence, responsibility, and real ranch skills, this is the summer experience they will not forget.

Learn more and register at https://wildkidacres.org/product/summer-camp/

03/18/2026

Ten years ago, I walked part of the Camino de Santiago.

At the time, I remember thinking,
“Okay, I did that… and I will NEVER do that again.”

And yet here I am, ten years later, thinking about going back.

For those who don’t know, the Camino is a pilgrimage across Spain. People walk it for all kinds of reasons. Faith. Clarity. Or just because something in them says, go.

I walked about 80 miles. It was not easy. Blisters, fatigue, and a lot of moments wondering why I signed up for it in the first place.

There were days I told myself, just keep walking. Don’t stop. Because if I stopped, I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get going again.

Looking back, I can see how much that experience mirrors what I see every day working with horses.

Both require presence. Paying attention to what’s right in front of you, not five miles ahead.

Some things can’t be rushed.
Some things are just hard.

And sometimes, the only thing to do is keep walking, even if it hurts.

Funny how the things we say we’ll never do again…
are often the ones that call us back.

03/13/2026

When work doesn't feel like work! I really do love sharing all the lessons the horses have taught me!

03/13/2026

Thank you to Maria Alessandri, author of Ask Like You Mean It, for joining us in Annapolis for a special Women, Wine & Wisdom™ event.​

Guests enjoyed an engaging conversation and Q&A with Maria, exploring how lessons from horses can help us communicate more authentically, set boundaries, and lead with intention in both our personal and professional lives.​

We’re grateful to Maria for sharing her insights and to everyone who joined us for such an enlightening evening!

03/06/2026

Another opportunity to talk about horses and sign some books!

Join us Wednesday, March 11 for a bonus Women, Wine & Wisdom™ event with Maria Alessandri, author of "Ask Like You Mean It: Lessons in Communication from an Unexpected Source, My Horse!"​

Meet Maria, enjoy a Q&A session, and learn how horses inspire us to lead with intention, set boundaries, and communicate authentically—skills that transform both professional and personal relationships.​

Every guest will receive a copy of Maria’s book.​

📍 CovingtonAlsina – Annapolis | 🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST​

RSVP now to secure your spot: https://www.covingtonalsina.com/events/bonus-women-wine-wisdom-annapolis-book-signing-with-maria-alessandri

03/04/2026

I just returned from a two-week vacation in Chile.

A real vacation. I did not bring my computer!

I slept. I read. I knitted. I sat by the pool. I visited cousins, went to the beach and to vineyards, and enjoyed a few pisco sours.

I trusted good people to take care of the horses, and the world kept turning without me.

Somewhere in the middle of all that quiet, a few lessons surfaced.

• Stop knocking on doors that don’t open. Walk through the ones that do.
• Keep learning and growing. That is what energizes me.
• Slow way down. Inspiration does not require immediate action.
• Take real vacation time without guilt.

And the biggest reminder of all.

Ask God to lead.

I forget that daily and start believing I am the one in control. But when I slow down enough to listen, the path usually becomes much clearer.

Interestingly, this is exactly what horses teach us too.

03/04/2026

Book reviews are coming in - happy ☺

02/23/2026

Rejuvenated and ready to get back to work, but with two goals: work less, make more $. Maybe I need to read Tim Ferriss‘s book The 4-Hour Work Week -

02/01/2026

Too cold to stop and re-shoot the video! So here it is, noise and all.

12/08/2025

Excited to announce the launch of my refreshed website! After over five years, it was time for an update, and I am thrilled with the results. A big thank you to Loebig Ink for their fantastic work in bringing my vision to life.

Check it out: https://www.horseandpeopleproject.com/

The Horse and People Project provides individuals and groups the opportunity to interact with horses for better self-awareness and to improve communication and leadership skills. A unique outdoor activity!