Everything Horses and Livestock® November 2021 Vol. 6 Issue 4

Everything Horses and Livestock Magazine ®

This is when we noticed a change in Jasper. In the beginning we were wondering how Jasper would handle working with humans so closely. We allow our clients to select the horse of their choosing and then have the client’s work with the horse through a series of exercises. Turns out Jasper connects so much with the clients that he loves to be chosen for a session. Jasper Session We have all been shocked with how this horse has changed. He now puts his head in the halter to be selected. In a pasture He pushes his way to the front of the herd and says pick me pick me! Jasper is now relaxed with humans. His lips and jaws are no longer clinched. His body is no longer tense and stiff. Jasper has become one

of the most connected of all our horses he is so sensitive he will show our clients so much about themselves. He is so comfortable with human’s now he does not even look like the same horse. His head is down his body is relaxed. His eyes are so soft and loving. Jasper has found his purpose and he understand each human that works with him. He is amazing! If you have gained the trust of a horse, you have won a friend for life. The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and freedom.

Melissa Cowan

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