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
HOLD THE MANE!
HOLD THE MANE! Howdy Friends! “Hold the Mane.” When going uphill, and traversing terrain changes I feel it’s best to grasp a handful of mane, and NOT the saddle. . Ride the horse, not the saddle. It makes the rider lighter in the saddle, and more connected to the...
METAL SHOES CANNOT FEEL OR INFORM
METAL SHOES CANNOT FEEL OR INFORM Howdy Friends! Are barefoot horses careful where they step? You bet! Because a barefoot horse can feel their feet and the ground. Horses can see with their feet. More than that Not only feeling the ground and seeing with their bare...
WHAT ABOUT A MOUTHY HORSE
WHAT ABOUT A MOUTHY HORSE Howdy Friends! What about a “mouthy horse?” Recently a friend asked my thoughts about horses who nip, pest and bother with their mouths. First and easiest, never, ever hand feed a horse who is mouthy. Ever. Not even after you fix it. It's...
FESTUS’ ODE TO HIS MULE RUTH
Howdy Friends! Did you ever wonder why Festus always named his mules Ruth? Settle in. I'll tell you a story. Well, during the Civil War Festus was a mule skinner for the Confederate Army. His favorite mule was a jenny named Ruth. Festus loved Ruth like he loved his...
HEAVES & BREATHING SOLUTION
HEAVES & BREATHING SOLUTION Howdy Friends! Many of our equine companions have breathing issues, some not so bad, some deadly. But friends we must address them all, they can be made better, healed. Totally cured my mare Kessy Friends have read about my mare Kessy’s...
LET’S TALK ABOUT LYME DISEASE
Howdy Friends! Let’s Talk About Lyme Disease and a proven way to control It and maintain your horse’s immune system. Lyme Disease is a horrible thing. And very difficult to “cure,” “manage” or “prevent.” But there is one thing we can do I personally know works, to...
THE BAREFOOT HORSE PARADIGM
Howdy Friend! I'm a supporter of the barefoot paradigm. Not any surprise to folks who know me. But what is the barefoot Paradigm? I can only speak for myself, as I'm always ready to do. (That was supposed to make you smile.) Barefoot paradigm is about the whole horse...
LET’S THINK WITH OUR HORSES
Howdy Friends! Heavy hung over the day. Clouds blocked the sun and gripped her thoughts and heart. Work was not going well, and other decisions must be made. She’d be late today, wouldn’t matter anyway, so she dragged her feet as she made her way to the barn. Let's...
LEADER or BOSS FOR YOUR HORSE
LEADER or BOSS FOR YOUR HORSE Howdy Friends! When I hear that old tired saw, "You need to show your horse who's boss," it gives me pause. I've never liked that approach any more than I like, "She's testing you and you can't let her win," or "You need to be the alpha...
GRASS AND HORSES AND PROBLEMS IGNORED
GRASS AND HORSES AND PROBLEMS IGNORED Many of our domestic horses face their biggest health threat every day. And are encouraged to eat it. Sadly by ignorance, or complacency, the equine industry ignores it. Owners ignore it. Professionals ignore it. The industry...
it’s for the horses