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
Why am I a Horse Advocate
Howdy Friends! Why am I a Horse Advocate? A young woman emailed me recently to ask, “I have a personal question: What made you want to be a horse advocate? It's just amazing the work you do!” I responded, “Thanks! ... I do explain why I began to advocate for horses...
DSLD doesn’t have to be a death sentence
To begin at the beginning. DSLD does not need to be a death sentence. Rosie is a 21 year old Paso-Fino mare I adopted 3 years ago. When we adopted Rosie she was horribly overweight from a constant lush grass habitat. She had terrible teeth, points growing through...
Regarding Over-Vaccinations of Our Horses
Howdy Friends! Regarding Over-Vaccinations of our horses. "Most vaccinations for horses are for viruses. Veterinarian immunologists have proven scientifically that once vaccinated for a virus, resulting immunity lasts a lifetime." Excerpt from my article about Dr....
Protecting Your Horse’s Immune System
Howdy Friends!P All things for a horse are better with an immune system firing on all cylinders. Protecting our horse’s healthy immune system is one of the most important things we can, and indeed should do, in my opinion. The thoughts I’m about to share are mine, you...
WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO MOUNT A HORSE
Howdy Friends! What is the proper way to mount a horse? I received this question regarding mounting your horse from a young woman who read my book, “It’s for the Horses.” ... “Recently, I've been riding this horse, Rowdy. Whenever I (and anyone else) try to mount him,...
SOME WOULD ARGUE THERE ARE HORSES WHO NEED SHOES
Howdy Friends! Some would argue there are horses who need shoes to protect long lived damage in the hoof. Such as heel cracks, toe wall cracks, low soles, splintering and a host of other chronic ailments the horse is forced to endure. Every Ailment None of that need...
POSTURE AND YOUR HORSE’S EMOTIONS
Posture and your horse’s emotions. Posture is more important than training. When your horse’s posture and improper body carriage make it difficult, or impossible, for her to complete a requested task, that causes stress in the horse. Stress quickly transforms into...
Over Vaccination the #1 Predictor of Life-Long Plagues in Animals
Howdy Friends! "Over vaccination is the #1 predictor of life-long plagues in animals" (not to mention our kids!). The most chronic diseases of our pets are allergies, persistent itchy skin and/or ears. We've got data supporting that for well over a several decades. As...
A Few Polite Touches For A Pushy Horse
Howdy Friends! "A Few Polite Touches For A Pushy Horse" We've all seen horses crowd, or drag, or push their person when being led. I chuckle sometimes when I see folks follow the pace set by their horse as they are dragged along. I frown when I see them yank on the...
Gaited Horses and Saddles, Bits, Shoes and Stuff:
Howdy Friends! “Gaited Horses and Saddles, Bits, Shoes and Stuff” One of the many things I’m pretty fussy and outspoken about is saddle fit. Gaited horses are just that. Horses with multiple gaits. They walk, they trot, they have a flat walk, running walk, a rack and...
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