There are ‘horse owners’ who take their horse for a walk instead of riding it. They say it’s a great thing to do for both horse and rider. That it helps them see the world from their horse’s perspective and creates a stronger bond between them. All by changing their perspective a little. So: Are horses just for riding?
Sometimes people take their horse for a walk. They don’t saddle it up, they don’t mount it, and they don’t take a whip. They don’t make it go slower or faster. Instead, they put it on a leash and take it for a walk. They do something different in their day.
Perhaps they let their friend take some time to look around, or make some decisions of their own. They might give it some time to eat some of that lush fresh grass, or a few healthy herbs here and there. You could say, they let a horse be a horse for a bit?
Changing our perspective a little
Many benefits are reported by those who regularly walk alongside their horse. For example, it can make them more aware of how their animals sees the world and help create a better understanding between them. It can allow them to spend some quality time with their friend. This way they can get to know each other and build a bond. It can make both human and animal feel happy, and it can help them be together without it being a chore or a specific exercise. Who’d have thought: all this just by changing our perspective a little bit?
“Sometimes, people take their horse for a walk. They don’t saddle it up, they don’t mount it, they don’t take a whip. They change their perspective.”
Happy horse in the woods
It is quite an unusual thing. But when you do see it, it can be quite refreshing. We leave you with some happy-looking horses in the woods. Who knows, you might come across some yourself in the near future.
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