Musings of the Mustangers
Every Now and Again Musings on Ranch Life, Horses and Humans
Spring is in the air, Yay it’s shedding time!
Shedding is not triggered by temperature as most people think, but a physiological process initiated by light…
Take time to empty their cups!
While working with the herd I like to find moments of reflection, this benefits both the horses and myself. Allowing them to relax and process what they are experiencing is an important part of our time together. Ensuring their “worry cup” is empty will benefit the whole herd..
Don’t Just Hear – LISTEN.
Working with horses inevitably brings more questions than answers and the conundrum that is the Equine mind is nothing but a maze of intrigue. We should always look to our selves first and ask “Was I listening?”.
Apache makes a “Side Pass” – Chapter 3
Apache made a “side pass” this week. All was going well, our connection was good and we were communicating well. Why the change is difficult to say, what’s important now is to figure out how to get him relaxed, comfortable, and reconnect.
What is Natural Horsemanship?
Someone asked me the other day “what is Natural Horsemanship?” such a simple question you would think, yet it left me fumbling for an answer. Each time I thought I had a reply and was about to express it, it morphed in my brain to something else. I guess the most important thing is what “Natural Horsemanship” means to me.
Maca and Gema – Relax, Breathe, Laugh (Chapter 2)
You are about to connect with an independent thinking being that in addition just happens to be a lot bigger and stronger than you. Respect will only be reciprocated if you offer it in the first place.