Anyone that's ever worked with Mules or Mustangs can attest to the importance of leadership and communication. They were my best teachers and started me on the road to Natural Horsemanship. Like so many others, I used to "break" horses the "Old Way". The way my Grandfather and Uncle did. When my Grandfather was killed in a horse-related accident, I learned just how important respect and safety were. I looked to improve my methods. I began to read, study, and apply the principles of Natural Horsemanship practiced by people like Tom Dorrance and Ray Hunt. Attending clinics every chance I could, I began applying the techniques at home, and was amazed at how much better it was for the horse and me.
Every horse we work with is a teacher. They tell us so much if we just listen. -- Trent Benton
"When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea. This is the goal. In the end, when you ask your horse to do something, he wants to do it, he likes to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it."
