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
HORSES EMOTIONS
HORSES EMOTIONS Howdy Friends! When we welcome horses into our lives, we make a life change. Sure for ourselves, but more importantly for the horse. Even those of us who had been with and enjoyed the company of horses all of, or most of their lives have had those...
EQUINE POSTURE FIX – ROCK BACK
EQUINE POSTURE FIX – ROCK BACK Equine posture is, in my opinion, the most important aspect of our duty in horse husbandry. Poor posture breaks down everything over time. Sometimes not too much time. Of course equine posture begins in the foot. But that’s another...
TRANSITIONING A HORSE TO BAREFOOT
TRANSITIONING A HORSE TO BAREFOOT Howdy Friends! Is it easy to transition a horse from shoes to barefoot? I say YES! How do you go about the transition? I say jump right in, the water’s lovely. You horse will think so too. First, know it is natural to take some time....
A FEW TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HORSE
A FEW TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HORSE Howdy Friends! Horses will get along, as many of them prove over and over again, with less than ideal conditions and treatment. But that does not mean they are happy, healthy or thriving. These tips are offered as my point of view. As a...
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. There’s that old saying, “No Hoof No Horse.” So then why do so many do so much to harm that hoof? What does the hoof do . The part that moves on...
WHAT ABOUT FLIES & HORSES
Howdy Friends! Recently I was asked, “Do you use fly sheets and or boots on your horses? If not do you use anything special besides lots of fly spray? My horses are stomping themselves crazy even with spray.” I responded: For Rosie I use nothing. Sometimes I use...
BUILD YOUR OWN HAY STEAMER
Howdy Friends! Many horses, like my Kessy, have breathing issues, and should never have moldy, or slightly moldy, or even dusty hay. And horses with no issues can develop them eating dusty, or moldy hay. Soaking hay not good enough. My research proved to me that...
YES YOU CAN CURE HEAVES
Howdy Friends! It was is a very cold winter when my mare Kessy developed full blown heaves. I share this story in the hopes some will find it useful. It started with a cough A Dog Named Saturday YES YOU CAN CURE HEAVES Kessy had developed a transient cough, so I began...
HIP CIRCLE RELEASE – RELEASE YOUR HORSE’S POWER
Howdy Friends! Everything healthy about a horse begins with proper posture. One of the many components to that is a free moving, and powerful hind end. The hind end cannot be free, powerful, or fluid if the hips are tight. This little exercises, “Hip Circle Release,”...
GET OUT OF THE WAY AND LET YOUR HORSE GAIT
Howdy Friends! Gaited horses don’t need special saddles, bits, shoes or special trainers. They do need to be allowed to gait. Get out of their way and let them gait. They’re born with it! . Sad Story I'll never forget the day I was riding along a beautiful "rails to...
it’s for the horses