The Foundation of Mirroring Equine Attitude
Over the years, I've been a diligent student of the
art of riding and horsemanship. Weekly lessons,
competitions, and many disciplines later I still felt
that something was missing. Though I was pretty
successful in my endeavors, I felt that I was missing
something major - and that "something" was finding
a way to truly communicate quietly and effectively.
Traditional training or lessons covered the
mechanical aspects, but true understanding of
partnership with a horse is a part of the
education that is not readily available or
accessible.
art of riding and horsemanship. Weekly lessons,
competitions, and many disciplines later I still felt
that something was missing. Though I was pretty
successful in my endeavors, I felt that I was missing
something major - and that "something" was finding
a way to truly communicate quietly and effectively.
Traditional training or lessons covered the
mechanical aspects, but true understanding of
partnership with a horse is a part of the
education that is not readily available or
accessible.
About MEA
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I've been very fortunate that I've
almost always had at least one horse
in my life. From the time I was a child
I've enjoyed horses in many aspects,
from someone to share my secrets with
and just pure pleasure, to competition,
and now to a breeding venture.
I first became a true student of the
horse when I met my new best friend
and teacher, WW Night Shift+. At the
time he was a green broke 3 year old
with a reputation for "a bit of an
attitude" about working. He and I
became fast partners over the ensuing
years as he explained to me that all I
had to do was ask him correctly, and
he would be more than willing to
oblige. We've been together now for
15 years, and he's still teaching me
daily about the Language of Equus.
almost always had at least one horse
in my life. From the time I was a child
I've enjoyed horses in many aspects,
from someone to share my secrets with
and just pure pleasure, to competition,
and now to a breeding venture.
I first became a true student of the
horse when I met my new best friend
and teacher, WW Night Shift+. At the
time he was a green broke 3 year old
with a reputation for "a bit of an
attitude" about working. He and I
became fast partners over the ensuing
years as he explained to me that all I
had to do was ask him correctly, and
he would be more than willing to
oblige. We've been together now for
15 years, and he's still teaching me
daily about the Language of Equus.
| Night Shift and I in the woods. It's my job to listen. |
The mares and foals and the rest of my herd of 35
continue my education in the fields, teaching my
course work in "Gazing 101". By intently studying
each and every movement between horses, I've
developed my own teaching methods using
communication that the horses already know
and understand. This is a shortcut to other
training methods since we don't have to teach the
horse "Human" first, and we don't need any
special equipment, round pens, sticks, crops,
whips, etc. The horse uses body language only.
The MEA Way does require that the Human learn
to read and speak the language of the horse. It's
not too difficult luckily, since they don't use too
many words or phrases!
continue my education in the fields, teaching my
course work in "Gazing 101". By intently studying
each and every movement between horses, I've
developed my own teaching methods using
communication that the horses already know
and understand. This is a shortcut to other
training methods since we don't have to teach the
horse "Human" first, and we don't need any
special equipment, round pens, sticks, crops,
whips, etc. The horse uses body language only.
The MEA Way does require that the Human learn
to read and speak the language of the horse. It's
not too difficult luckily, since they don't use too
many words or phrases!
One of my favorite "gazing" spots on the farm. The life of the
horse is a serene and peaceful one for the most part, and
so - lucky for anyone who would like some quiet moments.
horse is a serene and peaceful one for the most part, and
so - lucky for anyone who would like some quiet moments.
Effortless Cooperation
The education of the foal begins immediately at
birth. The foal is taught to be next to and with its
mother. The foal looks to her for safety and
comfort - and a bond and partnership form. Every
horse has this education already - so if we learn
to be our horse's partner and provide them with a
place of safety, they will look to us for guidance
and instruction.
The education of the foal begins immediately at
birth. The foal is taught to be next to and with its
mother. The foal looks to her for safety and
comfort - and a bond and partnership form. Every
horse has this education already - so if we learn
to be our horse's partner and provide them with a
place of safety, they will look to us for guidance
and instruction.
| Willing Acceptance - Trust - Respect The mutual benefits of understanding natural horse behavior. |