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Rethinking Hierarchy in Horses: If It Looks Like Dominance, It Probably Isn’t

Rethinking Hierarchy in Horses: If It Looks Like Dominance, It Probably Isn’t

by Britta | Being Herd 🐎 | Dec 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you spend time around horses, you hear these words everywhere: dominance, hierarchy, rank. One horse is dominant at the hay. Another is low in rank. A horse resists and is said to be “testing” their human.These ideas are so common we rarely stop to question them....
How the 5 Elements Help You Understand Your Horse’s Unique Personality

How the 5 Elements Help You Understand Your Horse’s Unique Personality

by Britta | Being Herd 🐎 | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

Have you ever wondered: Why is my horse like this – and other horses aren’t? Maybe your horse is constantly on edge – while your friend’s horse seems calm no matter what. Or maybe your horse gets really slow when things get a bit more difficult...

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