It can be described as the method through which a handler tries to communicate and bond with the horse. This involves complex communication techniques learnt from years of wild horse observations and research, which are then applied to build a partnership between a man and a horse.

The main purpose of natural horsemanship is to create an environment of trust and camaraderie between the horse and the human, so that even in the worst of moods the horse would respond to its human counterpart in the way it has been trained. They have elevated threat assessment levels and are quick in taking defensive or offensive actions if their prior warnings aren’t heeded. Horses are equally sensitive creatures and can create strong emotional ties with humans if they are treated with respect, love, caring and understanding. (more…)