08/13/2024
Horse friends and followers of my page, I’m in need of some honest feedback. As most of you know, I have led an eclectic life in terms of careers. I’ve been a pastor (10 years) in the United Church of Christ, a teacher in both special education and regular education (11 years) and a professional horseman (20 years) including three years as the head trainer for the Wild Horse and B***o Inmate program in Arizona. I have learned invaluable lessons from each career, and I’m feeling called to share those insights in an online video format. I use the experiences and learnings from all of my career paths in the Wild Horse program and have witnessed firsthand how fine horsemanship has helped the guys I work with heal and find purpose for their lives beyond incarceration. This is nothing new, it has long been known that horses help humans become better people. However, the vast majority of horse training videos I’ve seen focus mostly on how to get along with your horse in terms of training. That’s truly helpful, but there is more to horsemanship than simply learning to ride better or get something done in terms of groundwork. I know I wouldn’t be the only one to produce videos on the impact horses have on our emotional and mental wellbeing, however I feel my career background might offer a fresh perspective. What I’m asking is whether you feel videos that combine horsemanship and human development from someone with my experience would be helpful? Many of you have worked with me in developing your horsemanship skills, and some of you have become friends with me when I was a pastor or teacher. I’m proposing a series of videos where I demonstrate my horsemanship and then include how that practice will help you be a more effective and loving person. If you feel so moved, give me your honest feedback as to whether there is a need for that or not. I appreciate any feedback you can offer. You can comment on this post, or feel free to message me. Thank you for your support.
