it’s for the horses
it’s for the horses
It’s for the Horses,
Truly is for the horses.
You’ll enjoy stories about their spirituality, communication, emotions, needs, care, connection, health, exercises, housing, foot care and more. This is not a book about riding or training horses. This is a book on my thoughts, ideas and suggestions on how folks might find the joy in doing things for the horse, with the horse’s point of view as the leading guide. It is my hope to help as many people as possible learn to hear the horse, feel their spirit, and in that way help horses and their people everywhere.
A horses advocates musing about their needs, spirit, gifts and care.
Reviews
JOE CAMP: “I SO STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIS LATEST BOOK, IT’S FOR THE HORSES“
“I believe that things would immediately improve for every horse on this planet if we could affect one simple little change, one tiny little shift in perspective. Dutch Henry believes this as well and that is why I so strongly recommend his latest book, It’s For the Horses. Because if we could convince every horse owner on the planet to make every decision about their horses from the perspective of the horse, then everything would change immediately. Relationship, training and the health and happiness of the horse. Kathleen and I have proven it. Dutch Henry has proven it. And everything he has written in It’s For the Horses will lift you closer and closer to those goals. And closer and closer to your horses. Read it. You will not regret it. Nor will your horses.”
—Joe Camp
author of the national best-seller, The Soul of a Horse—Life Lessons from the Herd and its Amazon #1 best-selling sequel Born Wild—The Soul of a Horse
DIANE J. SEPT: “ENJOY THE WONDERFUL WAY OF DUTCH HENRY’S WRITING”
“Dutch Henry finds joy as he guides the horse/human relationship closer to and into this space. This project compiles Dutch Henry’s years of experience gathering helpful—sometimes life-altering—exercises for the horse. This ability to help the horse sometimes reciprocates in a life-altering shift in the human. Dutch has found and follows the guidance of horse professionals who honor that which he honors. These exercises are based on the truth of the whole horse—emotional, mental, physical. Enjoy the wonderful way of Dutch Henry’s writing. Enjoy soaking in this supportive way with your horse. Enjoy the shift in you and your horse’s relationship.”
—Diane J. Sept
Connected Riding Senior instructor and owner of Back To Basics Equine Awareness
BOBBIE JO LIEBERMAN: “A REMARKABLE JOURNEY”
“Dutch Henry is on a mission to help people see their horses with new eyes, to listen with new ears, to touch their lives with greater sensitivity and awareness. It has often been said that our horses are our greatest teachers. Dutch Henry, who has opened his heart, mind and soul to the horse, is living proof of that statement. Enjoy the learning as we join Dutch on a remarkable journey.”
—Bobbie Jo Lieberman
Editor-in-Chief, trailBLAZER magazine
The articles below are from the book and other observations of mine over the years in developing a successful relationship with the HORSE.
Please share your experiences in the comment section of the articles
MISS LIZZY CONQUERS HEAVES
MISS LIZZY CONQUERS HEAVES Howdy Friends! Miss Lizzy FIRST DAY WITH UNSTEAMED HAY. The past few days I’ve been mixing in a little unsteamed hay and she’s done well. BACKSTORY, you ask? Lizzy came to us August 20, 2024. Among other issues she had HEAVES. REHAB HORSES...
HOOF ISSUES – A RESULT OF HUSBANDRY
HOOF ISSUES - A RESULT OF HUSBANDRY Howdy Friends! Hoof issues are a result of many aspects of modern animal husbandry. All need to be addressed. Also, please note each horse is an individual but that each horse can enjoy sound feet, if we seek out that care they...
LIZZY UPDATE – 10-3-24 – DENTIST
LIZZY UPDATE – 10-3-24 – DENTIST Howdy Friends! The dentist, Stephanie Surprenant (Pro Floats), came to fix Miss Lizzy’s teeth yesterday. She said Lizzy has very good teeth. Her dental work had been neglected for a number of years and a few “adjustments,” were needed....
WHAT IS HORSE COMMUNICATION
WHAT IS HORSE COMMUNICATION Howdy Friends, "What is horse communication?" Lots of things. Lots of things in many different ways to many different people. A lot of people do indeed want to “communicate” with their horse, some on a spiritual level, some on a physical...
YOU CAN BUILD YOUR OWN HAY STEAMER
YOU CAN BUILD YOUR OWN HAY STEAMER - Lizzy Update 8-29-24. Howdy Friends! Many horses have breathing issues. My Lizzy is one of them. And before her, my wonderful mare Kessy did too. We cured Kessy (READ ABOUT THAT HERE) And now we’ll cure Miss Lizzy, too. Respiratory...
NOTICE TO THE HELP
NOTICE TO THE HELP Howdy Friends! Yesterday when I Posted about Lizzy beginning her Doc Thomas Chinese Herbs, a number of friends noticed the sign on the barn wall, “NOTICE TO THE HELP.” And asked what it said. . A bit of history on that sign. Until 1983 Robbie and I...
HORSES AND HEALING – ROSIE & LIZZY
HORSES AND HEALING Howdy Friends! A story unfolds. As you know our dear Miss Rosie died last Friday. A terrible shock. Our Pastor and many from our church came on Friday and Saturday to comfort us. As God would have it, our dear friends Larry and Kathy were here for a...
I LOVE HORSES DAY
I LOVE HORSES DAY Howdy Friends! For "I LOVE HORSES DAY" I thought I'd post my Tribute To Horses, (From my book It's For The Horses.) Please enjoy ~ "My Tribute to Horses—Horses Among Us, Thank God" . . . . It is often said that throughout history, everywhere man has...
WATER FOR HORSES
Howdy Friends! "Water for horses." Everyone knows we must provide water for our horses, it is the most important nutrient, and yet this is an area often done along marginal lines. . Most folks know we need to keep water available in the hot summer months, and do....
BELLY BUTTON ROTATION EXERCISE
BELLY BUTTON ROTATION EXERCISE Howdy Friends! ~ “Rotation.” Or as I like to call it “Belly Button Exercise.” By any name, I recommend you master it and learn to use it often. It’s good for you, and wonderful for your horse. The benefits of this simple, easy to...
it’s for the horses