Horses and Humans

Until this century, horses were people’s transportation and power, helping to plow and pull loads.  Today, our horses are special friends and family companions used primarily for pleasure.

Above any other animal companion (even dogs), good relationships are based on your understanding of how a horse thinks. Horses should not be forced…. especially by a dog… they’re too big!  But, hey, the horse shouldn’t bully us either! Relationships with horses should develop gradually, as one of mutual respect. Horses are highly social animals. We can be part of their herd, but must maintain a level of respect in both directions to create this bond. 

It is important to work with a horse’s natural behavior, and learn to understand their body language.  This can tell us what the horse is thinking. If we communicate with horses by understanding and responding to their body language, we can have conversations with them!

Through the help of horses, we may become better communicators and better athletes.  We may develop better circulation, balance, muscle tone, flexibility, and social skills.  Through the help of the horse, we may become better dogs and finer humans. 

In the world of horses, we are never experts.  Dogs, humans and horses are all individuals with different personalities.  With each new encounter, we learn new things, and our lives through horses remain exciting, stimulating, rewarding and beautiful.