Capitalism is a human construct, and horses have become collateral in our pursuit of personal and collective ventures - plowing our fields, fighting our wars, and carrying us on their backs so we can experience fame or fun.

Boundaried relationships get to experience greater freedom of expression, because they are built on open and authentic communication, which creates relational safety.

Trauma that occurs in relationship must be healed in relationship - this applies to both you and your horse. Let your horse show you a different way - let them teach you about healthy relationship: about presence, safety, and freedom; about setting boundaries, letting go, and authentic expression; about acceptance, empathy, and love.

Transitioning from conventional, human-centric methods to a horse-centric way of being in relationship with our horses requires the continuous unlearning of ego-centric ideologies, and a conscious re-connecting with our empathy.