Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
It easy to fall into the trap of believing that we are the only ones who can “teach” in the horse-human relationship, but in reality, our horses are trying to teach us things all the time. Sarah Williams explores three things our horses are trying to teach us.
This got me to thinking…how natural is any training method when it comes to horses? Sarah Williams searches for answers regarding the question, Is horsemanship natural, or not?
It’s almost as though we’ve personified our horses, believing them to be beings that can think on the same level as humans can, and thus have the ability to decide whether they are going to be good or bad on a whim. Sarah Williams explores the reasons behind a horse being “good” or “bad”.
For many of us, selling our horse simply isn’t an option, even if we’re eating Top Ramen to save enough money to pay for our feed bills or running ourselves ragged trying to get to the barn for 30 minutes before the sun goes down just to keep our horses in shape. Many don’t realize that there are alternatives to selling that are “win-win situations” for all involved. Sarah Williams sits down with her friend and helps her choose a horse lease alternative to selling her horse.
Is second place, third place or even Top Five really losing if you put in a performance that you are happy with and your relationship with your horse is getting stronger? Remember, the winning attitude says that “winning” isn’t always a ribbon or title, it’s a progression of your skills and it’s a manifestation of your personal best. Sarah Williams explores what being a winner with horses means.