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My Philosophy & Mission
My Philosophy & Mission:
My philosophy is to strictly adhere to natural practices and never stray from the principle of putting the horse first before my personal goals with a mission of presenting, to open minded humans, a better way to be with horses while becoming a true horseman.
How I Measure Success:
I measure success one happy horse at a time.
I also believe Success is in the eye of the beholder with multiple definitions.
For example: try calling an insurance company to get life insurance for your horse. Often the first question you’re asked is “how many trophies has he won?” Others measure success by returning from a trail ride without any broken bones OR putting their horse into a trailer with only one whack of the broom OR making it through a round of jumps without being bucked off OR being proud of the waterfall of saliva & foam spewing from the horse’s mouth. NOT for me!!!
I behold success differently. It means having a horse stop to nuzzle my cheek when his food is awaiting him in his stall OR being locked on to me asking what’s next OR leaving his pasture buddies because I showed up OR feeling like I had been watching paint dry for 3 months while slowly winning his confidence just so I could pick his feet OR having him trust me so much that he will walk over or go through anything when asked OR the ultimate success is having a dance partner under saddle who feels like the winner of Dancing with the Stars.
What’s Different About Natural?
Learning to think like a horse! – Learning to play with a horse in order to teach him!
Which would you choose?...
The answer should be obvious. Who wouldn’t want to have fun while learning and horses are party animals! Playing with a horse begins from the ground and transfers to riding. Thus, instead of training the horse with mostly physical goals in mind, i.e, particular body positions, head carriage, etc; natural promotes a relationship with the horse FIRST. Build the relationship and the riding will come. This means that as the human deepens the bond with the horse, getting to the heart, the mind, the emotions; then the physical aspects of the horse will follow and the ride will be fantastic. After the relationship is established, then the advanced maneuvers of the various disciplines, whether English or Western, can be achieved with a very willing partner. Natural Horsemanship is the foundation or ALL disciplines and ALL breeds, just as the alphabet is the foundation for all language.
A foal’s mother comforts him through licking and rubbing (not slapping). She nourishes him and shows him how to eat on his own and she plays with him. If your horse looks to you for the SAME things his mother provides; choosing to come to you and be with you over other horses, then you have achieved the ultimate horse/human relationship. Settling for anything less will negatively carry over to all aspects of owning a horse, i.e. ground manners, vet and farrier visits, riding performance, etc.
My philosophy is to strictly adhere to natural practices and never stray from the principle of putting the horse first before my personal goals with a mission of presenting, to open minded humans, a better way to be with horses while becoming a true horseman.
How I Measure Success:
I measure success one happy horse at a time.
I also believe Success is in the eye of the beholder with multiple definitions.
For example: try calling an insurance company to get life insurance for your horse. Often the first question you’re asked is “how many trophies has he won?” Others measure success by returning from a trail ride without any broken bones OR putting their horse into a trailer with only one whack of the broom OR making it through a round of jumps without being bucked off OR being proud of the waterfall of saliva & foam spewing from the horse’s mouth. NOT for me!!!
I behold success differently. It means having a horse stop to nuzzle my cheek when his food is awaiting him in his stall OR being locked on to me asking what’s next OR leaving his pasture buddies because I showed up OR feeling like I had been watching paint dry for 3 months while slowly winning his confidence just so I could pick his feet OR having him trust me so much that he will walk over or go through anything when asked OR the ultimate success is having a dance partner under saddle who feels like the winner of Dancing with the Stars.
What’s Different About Natural?
Learning to think like a horse! – Learning to play with a horse in order to teach him!
Which would you choose?...
A classroom where the teacher was strict and boring?
OR
A classroom where the teacher used fun and games to teach the material?
OR
A classroom where the teacher used fun and games to teach the material?
The answer should be obvious. Who wouldn’t want to have fun while learning and horses are party animals! Playing with a horse begins from the ground and transfers to riding. Thus, instead of training the horse with mostly physical goals in mind, i.e, particular body positions, head carriage, etc; natural promotes a relationship with the horse FIRST. Build the relationship and the riding will come. This means that as the human deepens the bond with the horse, getting to the heart, the mind, the emotions; then the physical aspects of the horse will follow and the ride will be fantastic. After the relationship is established, then the advanced maneuvers of the various disciplines, whether English or Western, can be achieved with a very willing partner. Natural Horsemanship is the foundation or ALL disciplines and ALL breeds, just as the alphabet is the foundation for all language.
A foal’s mother comforts him through licking and rubbing (not slapping). She nourishes him and shows him how to eat on his own and she plays with him. If your horse looks to you for the SAME things his mother provides; choosing to come to you and be with you over other horses, then you have achieved the ultimate horse/human relationship. Settling for anything less will negatively carry over to all aspects of owning a horse, i.e. ground manners, vet and farrier visits, riding performance, etc.
