by Britta | Being Herd 🐎 | Sep 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
You love your horse. You care. You try to be kind, fair, and respectful. And yet – your horse keeps stepping into your space. 1. When Boundaries Feel Personal Maybe they lean into you while standing still. Maybe they nudge your arm, sniff your pockets, or brush...
by Britta | Being Herd 🐎 | Apr 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Like many young girls, I rode horses in my youth. But by the time I was sixteen, I stopped. I couldn’t stand how they were treated – obedience was always put before relationship. Years later, in my mid-thirties, I rediscovered my love for horses. This time, I...
by Britta | Being Herd 🐎 | Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
1. The Paradox: When Words Sound Gentle but Actions Say Otherwise Warwick Schiller has built a wide audience by repositioning himself—from a former natural horsemanship trainer to someone now often associated with softness, presence, and consent in horse training. His...
by Britta | Being Herd 🐎 | May 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
That the dominance theory is outdated should not come as news to most horse or dog people. However, why is it still the foundation for most training methods in the equestrian world today? The problem, as I see it, lies in the fact that pure scientific explanations...
by Britta | Being Herd 🐎 | Apr 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Imagine a world where leadership is not about asserting dominance, but rather fostering cooperation and understanding. Now, imagine exploring this concept through the lens of one of nature’s most magnificent creatures—the horse. In this blog post, we delve into...
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