Autonomous
Horsemanship
Appreciate horses as autonomous beings
and accompany them
AUTONOMOUS HORSEMANSHIP IN A NUTSHELL
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respects the autonomy and rights of the horse as a living being
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focuses on the relationship, not on manipulation or control
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avoids violence, aids, treats or tricks that undermine trust
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communicates and understands each other, especially in difficult situations
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lets the horse participate of its own free will instead of forcing it
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focuses on the process and not on fixed expectations of an outcome
and above all
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prioritises the horse's instincts, needs and decisions
A U T O N O M OUS P H I L O S O P H Y
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is a philosophy about how people can connect with horses in an empathetic and ethical way to connect with horses
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is a way of finding practical solutions through direct communication within the relationship
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deepens human-horse communication and builds trust, which improves the safety and well-being of both
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strives for a harmonious partnership where both horse and handler feel safe and understood carer feel safe and understood and can develop
14 Aspects of Autonomous Horsemanship
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