How do horses ‘feel’ people?
You've probably heard people say 'horses can smell your fear' or that horses have the special ability to read and feel our emotion. Although it might seem a little mysterious, it's actually all very scientific. The survival instincts that horses developed many years ago make them very good at reading us. Understanding synchronisation Horses naturally synchronise their adrenaline level with surrounding members of their herd (or humans who are nearby). This is a survival instin
10 things horses taught me about leadership
Horses are remarkable for all sorts of reasons. They carried us to war, help us grow our food, jump around obstacles and run after a ball for us. More recently, however, horses have been used to help people develop leadership skills. While this might sound like a funny idea at first, it makes complete sense. Here's why. 1. Body language matters. A lot. We live in our heads. Even when we exercise - which for many of us means running on a treadmill or working out on machines -
