by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care
Howdy Friends! For a horse/human relationship to flourish it takes a lot more than the basic care needs being fulfilled. It takes a lot of little things. The things we are “obligated” to do. More than a stall, feed, water, health care and training....
by Dutch Henry | Horse Care
Howdy Friends! Equine Weight Bearing Posture is so very important for our horses. Sad that folks don’t understand how important this is for their horses, and how deadly to our horses neglecting this is. From lameness, to colic to organ failure and temperament,...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care
Howdy Friends! Emotions play a huge part relationships. Any relationship. Human to human or horse to human. In relationships with my horses over the years I not only considered what they required when learning new things, but also their emotions while learning too. In...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care
Howdy Friends! Thoughts on vaccinations, as do many homeopathic, holistic and natural practices, such as all-forage diets, no stalls, no shoes, etc., often cause quite vigorous debates. My own opinion though is we way, way over-vaccinate—to the health detriment of our...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care
BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE & STABILITY Howdy Friends! Self-confidence and emotional stability mean you’ll be consistently supportive. You won’t “fly off the handle” and scold, correct harshly, intimidate and confuse your horse. How can a horse become soft, trusting,...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care
Howdy Friends! There is an old saying in the sales world, “People don’t care about how much you know until they know how much you care.” That applies to how your horse sees you, too… For a horse/human relationship to flourish, it takes a lot more than the basic...