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
The Equation is Backwards.
The Equation is Backwards. With a braced rider the horse cannot move fluidly, in a healthful manner. When the rider is in neutral pelvis, and moving “with the horse,” the horse can respond in kind. If the horse is forced on the forehand by a rider’s bracing, it can...
HUSBANDRY FOR A SOUND BAREFOOT HORSE
Howdy Friends! Hoof issues are a result of many aspects of animal husbandry including a barefoot horse. And I replied: Sorry for your boy's troubles. Giving advice on something this severe from afar is most difficult. Having said that I'll share some thoughts. One of...
WHAT’S IN A HORSE’S FOOT?
What’s in a horse’s foot? Sensory perception, horses can see with their feet. Balance, for horses find their balance with all their feet can see. Traction, for the horse’s foot is perfectly designed to grip the ground, hard, soft, rocky, grassy, sandy or frozen and...
IDLE TIME EQUINE POSTURE PROBLEMS
Howdy Friends! Miss Rosie has that kind of body, that falls into poor posture and body carriage quickly when idle. Even though her habitat is one of free roaming, in and out as she pleases, room to wander. Like most horses, and people, mostly she will do not much....
IS YOUR HORSE CONTENT?
Howdy Friends, Is your horse content? Just as we do, our horses have emotions, and thoughts of the day about their job and what is important to them. I've written before about horses and their emotions HERE , and I understand how folks have a wide range of where they...
We are Responsible for Setting Boundaries
Howdy Friends! “Boundaries.” We are responsible for setting boundaries. Not by discipline or heavy handedness, but by simple politeness, consistency and thoughtfulness. Horses do not violate boundaries because they want to be bad, unruly or “pushy.” They violate...
I BELIEVE “WHO” IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN “WHAT”
Howdy Friends! I believe that “who” is much more important than “what.” In a story, in life, with our horses. I believe when working with our horses, it is far more important to get to know “who” they are before we begin to “train” them. That’s another word I’m not...
Horses Have A Pause Button
Howdy Friends! Horses have a pause button. And they'll push it themselves. Sure sometimes we push it for them, but however it gets pushed, it works. And they pause. Sometimes they pause a little, sometimes they pause a lot. Pausing is an important part of being a...
HEALING A HORSE: ROSIE UPDATE: DSLD, FOUNDER and MORE:
Howdy Friends! ROSIE UPDATE: Today is Dec 13. Back on NOV 17 we reduced Rosie’s dosage of Dr Thomas’ TORN TENDON to a less than maintenance dose, to begin weaning and testing. No negative signs detected. Rode 1 ½ hour Dec 1, and ½ hour Dec 9. There are no signs of and...
WHY WOULD ANYONE ANNOY A HORSE
Howdy Folks! A little while ago I came across a YouTube video about loading your horse on the trailer. Thinking I might enjoy the video I set aside 15 minutes to watch it and found it very interesting. It proved to be a very well done video. The trainer demonstrated...
it’s for the horses