The focus in this class at Helping Hearts Equine Rescue was connecting with horses and understanding their body language, while working with horses rescue volunteers had found challenging. The basic principles of equine healing were taught and applied: the importance of being grounded, slowing down …
Leadership
True leadership comes from the heart. The leader respects all species; she values differences and honors commonalities. The true leader is friend and protector, putting the well-being of others before self.
Leadership: Lessons from an Lead Mare
While training horses I often reward them with one of their favorite past times, grazing. Recently I was working with a 14 year old mare that thoughtfully walked past a situation that was challenging for her; so I led her into a cluster of trees where some tasty grass could be found. It is late …