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6/4/2018

When you look at your horse, what do you see?

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Do you see the horse of your dreams? A magnificent war horse suitable for a king? A pure, innocent, beautiful spirit? Your best friend? Your partner?

Or do you see a machine that eats money and spits out dirt? A scheming, naughty creature? An ugly, fat, misshapen thing? A mean, lazy spirit? A daily chore?

What’s your horse’s nick name? Lovely lady? Mr Magnificent? Handsome boy? Superstar? Gorgeous?

Or - Old bag? Fatty? Hop-along? Tart? Lazy boy? Dimwit? Trouble? (Believe me, these are the repeatable ones, I have heard far worse!)

You might think it doesn’t matter because horses don’t understand English after all. But actually your horse does feel your intention, he picks up your inner picture and resonates on the language you use. 

Horses are naturally masters of the subtlest body language and energy.
  • Every time we criticise or pity our horse he will feel it.
  • Every time we tell him he is magnificent and beautiful he will feel it.

He will respond to your words and become the image you project onto him.

Positive, uplifting words will raise your horse’s self-esteem and give him self-respect.
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  • Be proud of your horse!
  • Be inspired by your horse!
  • Be in awe of your horse!

Speaking about our horses with respect and treating them with dignity is fundamental to creating a relationship of mutual respect and enjoyment.

Treat me like a fool and I will behave like a fool. Treat me like a king and I will behave like a king.

Do you have a great nickname for your horse? I would love to hear about it in the comments below. 

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Michelle King
7/4/2018 08:11:54 am

My horses nickname is Mr Sneer. He has ended up with that nickname because of the way he looks at me when I do something he disapproves of.

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Wendy Poore
7/4/2018 10:38:49 am

Hi Michelle! That's a funny one.

What about changing it now to something a bit more empowering to him?

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karin
7/4/2018 01:00:58 pm

My nickname for my horse Remi is 'monkey' he is cheeky for sure

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Wendy Poore
7/4/2018 01:30:40 pm

Hi Karin! I totally understand this one. I have a cheeky Shetland that I tend to call Monkey for the same reason as you! But I'm going to have to get out of that habit, otherwise he will be labelled a 'cheeky monkey' for ever and never evolve into a wiser character.

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Sam Newland
7/4/2018 08:49:45 pm

Funnily enough I call Trin 'Baby Girl's Think I need to change that 'Super Lady' and stop treating her like a baby. Here hoping the change enables us both to step up 😉

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Wendy Poore
8/4/2018 12:06:14 am

Yes absolutely, Sam, Trin is definitely all grown up now LOL. :)

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