Jennifer Thurston
Owner @Weaselskin Equestrian Center, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Owner @Weaselskin Equestrian Center, Inc
Life Lessons with HorsesSelf Esteem:• Belief in yourself • Accepting that mistakes will happen, learning and growing from themSelf-Awareness: • Being aware that every action has a reaction • Accepting responsibility for your actionsCommunication Skills: • Asking the horse, not forcing, coercing, or dominating• Knowing that the horse can respond “No” Confidence: • Having trust in the bigger picture not just “me”• Creating belief based on experiences and proofTeamwork: • Giving of yourself in order to achieve a mutual goal • Developing a team of two, process of give and take• Working with the horse as an equalPatience: • Accepting that both you and the horse will make mistakes and allowing each other to try again to correct the situation Intelligence Development:• Build reasoning skills not just thinking and acting• Understanding how balance and motion are influenced by another being
EDUCATION
Colorado State University
BS, BA, International Agriculture
ABOUT JENNIFER THURSTON
Weaselskin Institute, DSM Land PBC and Project WeaselskinMark Twain said:\"Buy land, they\'re not making it anymore.\" If this was the advice of Samuel Clemens in the 19th century, then one would suspect that his advice for a 21st century entrepreneur would be to buy and conserve land. Conservation of land in the 21st century, no longer equates to zero economic return or loss of economic control for a private real estate corporation. DSM Land, PBC is a exemplary model of a public benefit corporation whereby there are win-win opportunities for all profit and non-profit entities involved in operations; all investors receive profits and sale-able tax credits; non-profits benefit from multifaceted programs, and most importantly future generations have controlled focused public access to conserved irreplaceable land. We are an outstanding example of how corporate real estate can stand up for using business as a force for good. Weaselskin Equestrian Center: Classical master La Gueriniere said \"we ride horses for the pleasure of \'creating beauty\'\". Ho\'zho\' is the Dine\' peoples construct that requires to embrace one\'s surroundings, actions, and being in order to \"walk in beauty\" with a self-aware, happiness, contentment of heart. By using Lipizzans, Andalusians, and Spanish mustangs we provide experiences in French Classical horsemanship that melt together equine science and self awareness in order to walk in the beauty of life. Weaselskin Wellness Retreat and Education Center:WWREC is a transformative destination focused on wellness and education, offering rental space for retreats, workshops, fundraisers, and community gatherings, alongside our in-house programs in mental health and wellbeing. Our \"MAKE A DIFFERENCE\" ethos, central to WWREC, is rooted in a generational family legacy that has supported community educational programs, research, and health services for over 30 years. WWREC serves as a focused public access location within our larger land conservation project designed to address several significant issues: the loss and degradation of arable lands, reduction in natural biodiversity, destruction of cultural and historical sites, generational detachment from nature, disruption of wildlife migration pathways, and the increase in mental health crises. We also strive to bridge the gap between education and real-world experiences.Eva\'s Place at Weaselskin:Our 2bdr 2bath short and mid term rental is open for booking for intentional travelers seeking to connect with land, nature, community and their wellness.
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