Stay Aware and Develop Correct Habits
Lets Talk about the philosophy behind horses and safety. There are two types of interactions with horses: what happens on the ground in our daily activity, and the interaction that occurs when riding or training. This month is focused on safety during daily activity and ground interaction.
Calm awareness around a horse or herd of horses is key to observing potential danger. In daily activity it’s easy to become complacent about horsemanship. We have all been guilty of being too comfortable from time to time, and I certainly have scars to prove it. Even the most trusted companion is still a horse with its inherent nature, and is capable of unintentionally causing injury. Here are some situations where that awareness is especially important.
Images supplied by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided
