Monday, March 3rd, 2008...3:20 am
Recommendation from a reader
Here’s an excerpt from an email to the discussion group that is based around the life and horse enriching book “Bobby’s Diaries - Straight from the Horse Mouth to You”.
“I have been discussing some issues that my horse and I have with Jenny and have been thrilled to find that “Bobby’s Diaries” seems to be able to answer questions that have haunted me for years; and in the recent past been screaming in my ear.
I am thrilled to see that Jenny doesn’t use the terms respect and disrespect but instead discusses horse leadership rules. It was like lifting a huge weight from my shoulders placed there for many years by traditional horse people that demanded that I, “Make my horse respect me”. That of course is an impossible task as I believe that respect can only be earned through trust and understanding.
How wonderful to know that if the leadership role is lost it can be regained. There have been times that my horse’s leadership has been invaluable to our safety, this swapping of leadership makes for a lovely partnership.”
Click here to have a look at the book that is enriching so many horse lovers lives.
1 Comment
December 15th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
This is such a true statement and so uplifting! I’ve had horses that have certainly saved us from harm by stepping up and taking leadership when necessary and I appreciate it. I too, have been struggling with the need to be the leader ALL THE TIME, even within NH. I’m so pleased to read that it can shift and change and that it’s OK if it does!!! I’m so much more interested in c0-operation in a true partnership!! Thanks Jenny!
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