We need to change the concept that there is only one right way to approach a horse and that the “right way” has already been discovered, and that the horse and human must cater to it, and that the best method is the fastest method. Fast is not better. Relationship is about time spent in connection. We need to recognize that better horsemanship is achieved through being continually educated by the horse; by adjusting our leadership to create a true working bond.
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Added by Carolyn Resnick on January 27, 2010 at 10:00am —
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In my previous blog post, we looked at how the interactions wild horses use within a herd to maintain harmony and unity can also be used by us humans to help develop a horse’s character in the same way.
Now let’s look at the different personality types within the society of wild horses and how that applies to our relationship with horses and what we can learn.
In nature, the spectrum of the equine personality goes from “submissive” to “dominant” but at the top… Continue
Added by Carolyn Resnick on January 13, 2010 at 7:00am —
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As a student of equine communication and behavior, I believe there is a vital ingredient missing in today’s equestrian world. I think that the foundation of any relationship with a horse not based on a deep connection can, and indeed does, lead to problems. To add this vital ingredient, I recommend that before you even start to train a horse with traditional methods, you take the time to bond with him and shape his character and attitude to fit in harmony with you. My focus is on… Continue
Added by Carolyn Resnick on January 7, 2010 at 11:30am —
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