There are many new books being written for those looking for a different or better way to be with their horses.
I have recently read ‘Quality Time: Activities for You and Your Horse’ by Andree L. Ralph.
There seem to be so many more posts in blogs and on Facebook about recognizing that our horse is a sentient being, not just a vehicle for our pleasure.
To get you started on your new journey I’m recommending a fabulous free E-book – by Karine Vandenborre of Horsefulness Training
Karine offers the following tips to help you solve your relationship issues (might work with your human relationships too!)
Tip 1: Allow your horse the most favorable way of living
Tip 2: Do as much NOTHING as you do SOMETHING
Tip 3: Scratch, fiddle and rub
Tip 4: Make work of groundwork
Tip 5: Train your Horse and Train Yourself
Tip 6: Be in the Here and Now
Tip 7: Get out of your everyday environment!
Tip 8: Protect your horse!
Tip 9: Show your true feelings
Tip 10: Listen to your horse!
I really enjoyed the suggestions Karine makes, and her values toward horses fit nicely with mine. And I can also say from experience, if you put these things into practice they really do work. Your relationship will blossom, and your horses will be much happier and more willing to spend time with you.
So click here to get your copy now or browse Karine’s website which has an English and a Dutch version.
Let’s hope with the speed at which information spreads due to social media, the equine world will change to offer more harmonious co-existence and tranquility with our horses.
