[RC] Re:What does "bonding" with a horse mean to you? - Claudia Dawson
Not sure what it means to many, but this is my
take.
I often joked that my old arab gelding was never
really 'broke'. That in fact, somewhere along the line, we simply decided to get
along. There were moments during a ride when he was the boss (no doubt
in my mind) and others that I was.Yet we always made it through what we
needed to do. Bonding for me, is simply trust. I trust him to keep his head and
keep me safe, and he trusts me with the same issues. We don't always agree on
the best way to do things instantly. there are many times that I can remember
pulling up mid-trail, and asking him verbally, (hehe) how he wanted to deal, and
waiting for him to decide. so I'm wierd:) Honestly, I think that type of
relationship comes from spending so many hours together, depending on each
other. it's a natural outgrowth.
