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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

Most people in the horse world use the word “dominance” almost daily. One horse is dominant at the hay, another is dominant in the band, or a difficult horse is trying to dominate his owner. It sounds simple. It even sounds scientific. But the truth is far...
Belonging Can’t Be Trained – It Can Only Be Invited

Belonging Can’t Be Trained – It Can Only Be Invited

by Britta | Being Herd 🐎 | Nov 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

Many of us try to create connection through gentle training. And that has it’s place. But wild horses don’t use methods or exercises to train each other into trust. They don’t ‘schedule’ connection or earn it through performance. They simply live together,...
7 Reasons Why Horses Invade Your Space & 2 Ways Wild Horses Set Boundaries

7 Reasons Why Horses Invade Your Space & 2 Ways Wild Horses Set Boundaries

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...

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