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
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...
HORSES AND PERSONALITIES
Howdy Friends! Horses and personalities, or people and their horse’s personalities. How about people misunderstanding their horse’s personalities. Perhaps, sometimes people are reluctant to believe horses have personalities. Or they believe they can change them. Could...
WHEN WE LOOK AT A HORSE’S HOOF!
WHEN WE LOOK AT A HORSE’S HOOF! Howdy Friends! When we look at a horse’s hoof, we should see one of the most important parts of the anatomy of the horse. . The part that moves on the earth, connects the horse to life and limb, flexes, grips, sees, feels, communicates...
EVIL HAS ITS ROOTS IN DEHUMANIZING THE UNWANTED
EVIL HAS ITS ROOTS IN DEHUMANIZING THE UNWANTED Howdy Friends! It's the ranchers who wanted the wild horses removed. And started the push, no one else. It's the breeders pushing pro slaughter. It's misguided, greedy, selfish individuals who can justify...
HOW WE BREAK DOWN A HORSE’S POSTURE
HOW WE BREAK DOWN A HORSE’S POSTURE Howdy Friends! How do riders break down their horse’s posture? Well actually in many ways. . But the biggest culprit is bracing, conscious or unconscious. When a rider braces its knees, thighs, pelvis. Or even neck or shoulders, it...
BAREFOOT MAINTENANCE HORSE TRIM
BAREFOOT MAINTENANCE HORSE TRIM Howdy Friends! I’m often asked about trimming barefoot horses. It’s important to note, here we’ll be talking about the routine maintenance trim. Not repairing, or transitioning from shod to barefoot. Routine hoof care truly is pretty...
RESTARTING AN IDLE HORSE
RESTARTING AN IDLE HORSE Howdy Friends! Miss Rosie all set to hit the trail today. Nice little 15 minute trail ride. Some early wildflowers decorated our trail. Been a little while but we’re back in the saddle again. By God’s Grace. . It takes a little effort to...
A LITTLE EXERCISE EVERY HORSE NEEDS!
A LITTLE EXERCISE EVERY HORSE NEEDS! Howdy Friends! I'm passionate about promoting the understanding of the importance of maintaining your horse's proper. And healthy, posture and body carriage. Most of what we do with our horses destroy the horse's posture and body...
GET OUT OF THE WAY AND LET YOUR HORSE LEARN
GET OUT OF THE WAY AND LET YOUR HORSE LEARN Howdy Friends! Get Out of the Way and Let Your Horse Learn." We’ve all been guilty of over-correcting our horses. We’ve all been guilty of demanding too much, too soon, too … enthusiastically. Thank God, and the Spirit of...
it’s for the horses