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
To Blanket or Not To Blanket My Horse
There are mountains of opinions about, "to blanket or not to blanket." Like many things we do for, with, and to our horses. I'm strongly in the "no blanket" camp. I reckon few of our Coffee Clutch friends are surprised by that. My, keeping it truly natural practices...
Horses and Comfort.
Howdy Friends! "Horses and Comfort." Many, when they need it, seek comfort in as many ways as there are people. Family, friends, God, pets, nature … And horses. Comfort is more than that, it’s support, it’s revitalization, it’s re-building and stabilizing. Horses know...
HOOF ABSCESSES and SHOES.
Howdy Friends! A friend wrote me about their horse's abscesses and putting shoes on the front. I thought I'd share my response in hopes some might find it helpful. Let's consider hoof abscesses and shoes. . Hoof management sometimes takes a different kind of effort....
What Is A Therapy Horse?
Therapy horses come in all sizes, colors, and breeds. They have a wide variety of histories, ex show horses, trail horses, barrel racers and many other walks of horse history. Many have a first stop along the transition highway at an equine rescue, some needing...
THERE’S MORE TO OUR STORY
Howdy Friends! With perked ears and sad eyes, Blackie watched as the truck drove away. Her long time friend, Chance called out in fear. Dust soon swallowed the trailer, but the whinnies continued. Frantically, Blackie raced along the board fence, head held over the...
ROSIE DSLD UPDATE: AND IT’S GOOD NEWS!
Howdy Friends! Rosie Update: By Golly have a look at this 10 second video from yesterday’s ride. This is a horse who a little better than a year ago my vet said she’ll never carry the weight of a rider. Because she supposedly has DSLD. We’d already been rehabbing...
Consistency Builds Confidence
Howdy Friends! “Consistency Builds Confidence” Horses build confidence by getting it right, not by being corrected. My mentor, Diane Sept, teaches we should, "Conduct ourselves in a manner that commands respect." That of course does not suggest you "boss" your horse...
EXPECTATIONS! – “It’s For The Horses.”
Howdy Friends,"Expectations"- Do you approach your horse wearing your expectations on your sleeve? Sometimes it’s hard not to, and in fact, sometimes it’s the right thing to do. For without expectations there can be no results, right? What if we think about our...
“My Horse Drags ME!” – This Does Not Need To Be.
Howdy Friends! 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 lead and yell at their horse. I feel sorry...
A Horse That Is Sound Only In Shoes – Is Not Sound.
Howdy Friends! I saw something that compelled me to put up this picture. Just a reminder. "A horse that is sound only in shoes - Is not sound." We must dig deeper my friends. There is always a healthy solution. Did you know I was counseled to put shoes on Miss Rosie?...
it’s for the horses