Heart Soul Reflections
Baby It's cold Outside!
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I was recently woken up very early on a cold rainy morning by a frantic client whose horse was acting very strange. He was shivering, hanging his head low and as she described seemed like he was trying to vomit. Of course, I sat straight up in bed with concern. I could explain the first two symptoms but not the last. This horse was exhibiting signs of being cold. It had been very windy and raining for the past 12 or so hours and he had been standing outside of his shelter. The first two symptoms she described were due...
Do I use the PNH Horsenality Chart?
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I try not to label horses with the horsenality chart, because when we humans put labels to our horses we tend to put them in a box.
DAKOTA GETS TO DECIDE
What I realized that day is Dakota was not having fun. She does not enjoy public events or high levels of activity. She prefers to hit the trail and spend quality time with me exploring wide open spaces.
Indie Discovers She Has a Voice and a Choice
I could tell she never really has had a voice or a choice and was mainly a part of the ranch stock line up to get the job done. She knew to mind her manners or else. It is my desire to show her she does have a voice, a choice and can become a valuable partner.
Power of the Pause
Horses are the ones that have taught me the Power of the Pause. I first observed this behavior while gentling wild mustangs.