My BFF over at Dream Valley Ranch posted this to her blog. I wanted to share it here because what I see here between this twelve year old (Level 1) Parelli trainer and this horse touches me deeply.
Kiowa was a pasture horse that basically was loved and cared for but not really worked with. After her owner died from a sudden heart attack rescuers stepped in and helped find the animals homes. Kiowa found the Luke, the inspiration in the video. Luke has had Kiowa since April.
When I look at this video I see the connection between these two. I see Luke reaching forward to speak to Kiowa in the way she understands instead of trying to force her to understand a language that nature has not prepared her to translate. There is joy in the playing and learning in the connection. Luke is riding Kiowa now in a halter. Did I mention that he has had her since April?
The connection between these two is deeply touching. Playing with your horse (or burro!) at liberty can deepen the connection that we share. When we deepen the connection we increase the desire to connect, to listen.... to partner.
And really.... isn't that why we wanted an equine companion to start with?
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