So Many Thoughts, So Many Questions

     Since yesterday when I drove past the shop, frustrated because again I had left for food (for everyone) and came back to see that my spot was taken. I decided on a whim that I'd go to the library and check out some books on horses, horse language and what not, I found myself blessed with Joe Camp's "The Soul of A Horse". I can not begin to explain the joy and satisfaction with reading this great book and knowledge, it is not only about horse language but the language and relationships that go on among a herd of horses. Everything people seem to believe is luxurious, great, safe and needed for their horse is completely wrong for these incredible creatures. I always suspected these things throughout my life, even with not owning a horse at all, I have always gone about believing that in order to have a true relationship with an animal, you must dive into their language, their world. This book has got me wanting more, every book and any kind of information I can find that is the truth, not some made up crap that helps vets and farriers and other people who make their money off crazy notions about how you must care for your beloved animal. At this moment, I am pretty sure that I will not have a barn for them, probably a run in shelter with three sides and maybe 3/4 of a 4th side where they can choose to go into for shelter. My horses will not wear horseshoes and their hooves will be trimmed when needed, I will do my best to create as natural an environment for these amazing creatures as I can while also building a bond with them and work on it everyday. I will make it my duty to care and nurture that bond before any ride or training, because I could only live without saddling and bridling a horse but maybe on the weekends if necessary, what matters more to me is just being around them, touching them, bonding and learning from them. I have learned so much just from this book and yet there is so much more to learn!