Horses are a part of the human soul. Every time humans took a step in evolution a horse was right there beside us. Now it is time for humans to evolve in our relationship and understanding of our equine friends. They have carried all our burdens since the beginning of our history. Now it is time to unburden them and to listen. It is not enough to whisper, no we must learn to hear and to heal.

Why is it that we can train tigers and elephants with positive reinforcement but not horses? Why do people view horses as more dangerous? The answer is baggage. Because horses have always been a tool of war and fighting all our training has been to produce such a creature. An obedient soldier that anyone can ride should a soldier fall in battle. Well, horses are not instruments of war much now, so we can learn a different approach.

Many horse owners are looking for better ways, softer ways, and kinder ways to work with our partners. This book is here to try to bridge that leap. To those of us who are on that journey to do better, this book is for you.

The author has over 40 years of experience working with horses and has tried many types of training over the years. She has also been on an emotional journey to try to keep her emotions more in check. To become aware of her emotional state and not let it affect horse training. This book seeks to help others become aware of and learn to control their emotions as well.

This little gem of a book is also a good starting point to dabble in the art of clicker training, or positive reinforcement. To begin to show you the magic that can happen when you let a horse have control over their training and how they are treated. It is written in a very casual manner, and in short paragraphs to be easier to digest. It is also written in a font that is great for people with dyslexia to listen. The hope is that more people will find this book, and that it is accessible to everyone.