Insights Into the World Of Wild Horses
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In my blog posts, we explore natural horse behavior, social communication, and what it really means to lead naturally. Wild horses live in balance – something our horses still long for. Here, I share stories, insights, and reflections to help you become a trusted partner in your horse’s world. 👉 Want to go deeper? Download your free guide:
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This blog invites you to question old ideas, clear up common myths, and see horses through the honest lens of wild herds. Find real insights and clear examples you can use every day to live and lead in a way that makes sense to your horse.
From Insecurity to Connection: Lessons From My Mustang Mare Cinder
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 wanted...
How We Unintentionally Desensitize Our Horse to Wild Horse Signals: The Join-Up
Many people who practice natural horsemanship believe that working a horse in a round pen, particularly using the 'join-up' method, establishes trust and leadership. But is that really true? Let me take you into the world of wild horses and see, if we can find a...
The Rise of Dominance: What Fear-Based Leadership Means for Horses – and for Us
The Return of Fear-Based Leadership We’ve come so far. For years, the tide was shifting - away from fear-based leadership and dominance, away from control, and towards a leadership model based on trust and collaboration. More and more people began using trust-based...
Who Really Leads the Herd? What Wild Horses Teach Us About Decision-Making
When people talk about herd behavior, the first thing you often hear is “the lead mare leads the band.” Or “the stallion is always in charge”. It sounds logical. Someone must be the leader. One horse must make the decisions. That belief is so common that we often look...
Common Misconceptions PART 1: Why Backing Up a Horse doesn’t solve Problems
Observing wild horses - or those recently removed from the wild - offers us a rare glimpse into authentic equine behavior. These horses, untouched by early human conditioning, respond to us with raw and honest feedback. Their actions are deeply rooted in natural herd...
Meeting the Horse in its World: Natural Horse Language vs. Conditioning
The natural language of horses has developed over thousands of years. This language consists of subtle body signals, sounds, and other behaviors that have clear meanings within the herd, depending on the situation and the horse using them. These communication methods...
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Natural Leadership | Evolutionary Psychology | Wild Horses
Hi, I’m Britta, and probably like you, I’ve always wanted to communicate with my horse peacefully and naturally, just like with my best friend. This led me on a journey away from trying to create an obedient horse, towards a completely natural way of interaction.
But this journey wasn’t easy or linear – I often struggled to balance tolerance with confidently making clear decisions. Only now, after years of research, trial and error, have I developed my own unique approach: a blend of evolutionary psychology, natural leadership, spirituality, and, of course, the wisdom of wild horses.
Now, I’d love to share this with you through Being Herd.
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If something in the blog made you curious, or you’d like to share your own story – just send me a quick email. I always enjoy hearing from you: britta(at)being-herd.com.”