Horses make you think....
After listening to the song Today by John Denver, I thought that if horses had CD players they would probably like this song. Horses live in the moment - right now. They don't live in the past; they don't hold grudges. Horses don't plan for the future; they don't have agendas. Have you ever been able to fully live in the moment for more than a few minutes?
That's a good challenge for us two-legged horses and this is yet another way horses can teach us to be better humans.
excerpt from Today by John Denver
I can't be contented with yesterday's glories,
I can't live on the promises winter to spring.
Today is my moment,
now is my story and I'll laugh, I'll cry, I'll sing.
The following is a quote from Buck Brannaman:
Knowing where you want to go with your horse is important, but it sure helps to know where you are with them, first.
This speaks to the importance of groundwork with your horse. On the ground is the place to work out the bugs - not in the saddle. Everything you do on the ground translates directly to under saddle. In fact, at times it may seem counter intuitive when you play with your horse on the ground, but these activities do everything to continue your relationship with your equine partner and make a stronger, safer bond. Some people refer to a pre-flight check before you ride to make certain you and your horse are on the same page; wouldn't you check the pressure in your car's tires before taking a trip?
Are you able to see it from their perspective?
After listening to the song Today by John Denver, I thought that if horses had CD players they would probably like this song. Horses live in the moment - right now. They don't live in the past; they don't hold grudges. Horses don't plan for the future; they don't have agendas. Have you ever been able to fully live in the moment for more than a few minutes?
That's a good challenge for us two-legged horses and this is yet another way horses can teach us to be better humans.
excerpt from Today by John Denver
I can't be contented with yesterday's glories,
I can't live on the promises winter to spring.
Today is my moment,
now is my story and I'll laugh, I'll cry, I'll sing.
The following is a quote from Buck Brannaman:
Knowing where you want to go with your horse is important, but it sure helps to know where you are with them, first.
This speaks to the importance of groundwork with your horse. On the ground is the place to work out the bugs - not in the saddle. Everything you do on the ground translates directly to under saddle. In fact, at times it may seem counter intuitive when you play with your horse on the ground, but these activities do everything to continue your relationship with your equine partner and make a stronger, safer bond. Some people refer to a pre-flight check before you ride to make certain you and your horse are on the same page; wouldn't you check the pressure in your car's tires before taking a trip?
Are you able to see it from their perspective?