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Why Horses?
Horses are expressive communicators that command respect
and offer it back in return. They have a powerful and sometimes
intimidating presence which provides a true opportunity
for you to face a challenge and learn from the process.
The size and nature of the horse combine to demonstrate
a need for honest non-verbal communication and reveal strong
metaphors for dealing with many challenging situations in
life.
Horses are very much like humans in that they are social
animals. They have defined roles within their herds; established
through non-verbal communication. Horses have distinct personalities,
attitudes, and moods. An approach that works with one horse
does not necessarily work with another. At times, they may
seem stubborn and defiant. Other times, they seem to be
reading our minds and finishing our sentences. In other
words, horses provide vast opportunities for metaphorical
learning. Using metaphors is an eye opening way to look
into our own patterns and behaviors with new perspective.
Horses require work. In a time when immediate gratification
and the "easy way" are popular, horses require
people to be engaged mentally and physically - a valuable
characteristic for all aspects of life.
Most importantly, horses have the ability to mirror exactly
what human body language is telling them. They will tell
you by showing you, both when you are effectively communicating
and when you are not. Horses are honest, which makes them
especially powerful messengers. They can show you who and
how you are in many interesting ways.
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