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How Horses Show Us Our Hearts
Horses have a way of truly showing us who we are- even when we’re trying not to look. They don’t ask us how our day was, or present solutions to our
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“Wild Horses” — The Rolling StonesThis is probably the most famous horse song in popular music, even though it’s more metaphor than literal riding. It
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On the Reins follows the journey of a family with a passion for horses and a willingness to embrace new challenges. Already proud owners of
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On The Reins follows the journey of raising young horses from the very beginning. In this episode, Tennessee and Whisky begin their groundwork, focusing on lunging and walking as they learn calm communication and basic cues.
These early sessions are all about patience, trust, and setting strong foundations. With each step, their confidence and personalities are starting to shine, and they’re quickly becoming beautiful little horses.
Horses have a way of truly showing us who we are- even when we’re trying not to look. They don’t ask us how our day was, or present solutions to our problems, they respond to what we’re carrying, and provide a clarity that words and logic never could. There’s a magic to their presence, their company has no catch, there’s a sacred sense of comfort in their breath, and a calmness in their […]
“Wild Horses” — The Rolling StonesThis is probably the most famous horse song in popular music, even though it’s more metaphor than literal riding. It fits beautifully for posts about the emotional side of horses: attachment, letting go, the pull of something you can’t quite tame. “A Horse with No Name” — AmericaThis one is […]
On the Reins follows the journey of a family with a passion for horses and a willingness to embrace new challenges. Already proud owners of five horses, they decided to take on the adventure of raising and training two young yearlings—Whisky, a spirited colt, and Tennessee, a sweet filly—into confident saddle horses. Far from experts, […]