VifArgent Horsemanship

The horse sound in mind and body, naturally!

VifArgent offers unique services to the equestrian world, aiming at educating horse owners in the natural care and handling of horses.

We are dedicated to teaching horse lovers how to optimize their partner’s mental, emotional and physical well-being, while respecting the true nature of the horse.

Founded by Geneviève Benoit, who dreamed of sharing what she was learning about natural horsemanship, we have been providing education, motivation and empowerment to people who love horses since 2001.

Our mission is to help raise the level of horsemanship worldwide for the benefit of horses and the people who love them.

What we do

Teach, support and empower

Share inspiration, information and resources

Advocate natural horse care

Vif-Argent
Ancient French word used to designate mercury (from the latin argentum vivum, live silver or quick silver)

Why VifArgent? VifArgent is an ancient French word that used to designate mercury. Mercury is a very shiny white metal with a density of 13.6; it is liquid at ordinary temperatures, becomes solid at 38.87°C and boils at 356.58°C. It is represented by Hg in the periodic table. It is used to fabricate physics devices such as barometers and thermometers, and to extract gold with which it readily bonds to form a composite. It is highly conductive of heat.

In Greek and Roman mythology, Mercury (Hermes for the Greek) is the god of travellers and merchants. He is a god with winged feet who carries messages from other gods. He also guides the souls and takes them through the doors of the realm of the dead. His attributes are the caduceus (symbol of the healer) and Pegasus, the winged horse, who is his companion.
Mercury is a symbol of intellect, communication, movement and transportation.
In astrology, Mercury is the planet associated with Gemini who are often defined by their intelligence, communication gifts, versatility, quick minds, curiosity and playfulness. Gemini rule their world according to their intellect and mental skills, and by using their ability to adapt quickly and easily.