When you look at your horse, what do you see?

Do you see the horse of your dreams? A magnificent war horse suitable for a king? A pure, innocent, beautiful spirit? Your best friend? Your partner?

Or do you see a machine that eats money and spits out dirt? A scheming, naughty creature? An ugly, fat, misshapen thing? A mean, lazy spirit? A daily chore?

What’s your horse’s nick name? Lovely lady? Mr Magnificent? Handsome boy? Superstar? Gorgeous?

Or - Old bag? Fatty? Hop-along? Tart? Lazy boy? Dimwit? Trouble? (Believe me, these are the repeatable ones, I have heard far worse!)

You might think it doesn’t matter because horses don’t understand English after all. But actually your horse does feel your intention, he picks up your inner picture and resonates on the language you use. 

Horses are naturally masters of the subtlest body language and energy.

• Every time we criticise or pity our horse he will feel it.
• Every time we tell him he is magnificent and beautiful he will feel it.

He will respond to your words and become the image you project onto him.

Positive, uplifting words will raise your horse’s self-esteem and give him self-respect.
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• Be proud of your horse!
• Be inspired by your horse!
• Be in awe of your horse!

Speaking about our horses with respect and treating them with dignity is fundamental to creating a relationship of mutual respect and enjoyment.

Treat me like a fool and I will behave like a fool. Treat me like a king and I will behave like a king.

Do you have a great nickname for your horse? I would love to hear about it in the comments below.