Horse Mala Beads

As horse owners, we tend to have expectations for our horses and can exude frustration and heavy energy when things don’t go according to plan. Using Mala beads with horses creates a consistent flow of healing energy that greatly benefits horses that are injured or retired. For horses that are in training or used for pleasure, the practice deepens the connection between horse and rider as the horse begins to associate the person with the light energy and view them as the source.

From the human perspective we learn to simply be still with our horse, asking them for nothing and in return feeling the calm and soothing effects of the practice, amplified by the horse. I create a short mantra that suits both myself and my horse when we use our Mala Beads, such as “We are a team” or “I accept you”. Often my horse will place his head on my shoulder during the practice in reciprocity.

The practice of Japa meditation uses traditional prayer necklaces called Mala Beads. A mantra (affirmation to focus the mind) is repeated 108 times while holding the string of beads. As you touch each bead, you recite the mantra, creating a shift in energy. The presence of horses amplifies the effects of the Japa meditation, creating a power forcefield of positive energy for both the horse and the practitioner.