Horses are herd animals; that means we tend to feel most comfortable when we are with our herd. We group together for safety and security.
Much as I like hanging out with my herd, and spending time grazing with my buddies at Hold Your Horses Farm, there are times when a mare of a certain age likes to have her privacy.
Most mornings, while the boys are grazing in the pasture near the road, you’ll find me alone in the run-in shed. The sun streams in and I can stand there and doze without worrying that I’m standing too close to someone else, or that they will start something with each other and wake me up. Eventually they come back up the hill and wake me up, but by then, it is time to eat.
Sometimes in the afternoon, while the boys are dozing in the shade of the trees, you’ll find me 50 yards away, grazing on the sweet grass by myself. I like to move where I want, without worrying about being herded away from a particularly juicy morsel. I can be alone with my thoughts and my chewing, free to snort and sigh as I see fit. Having time alone is important. It allows me to focus on the things that are important to me without distraction.
I’ve noticed that humans are herd animals too; at least they seem to like to hang out with others. I think they don’t always take the time for themselves, though. Taking time to be alone, away from the herd would give them a chance to catch up on their thoughts. If they spent time more alone like I do, it would allow them to figure out what they want to do or where they want to go next, without someone else influencing their decision. When you are a herd animal, it is easy to get swept up in the movement of others. When you do that, you are sometimes ignoring what is right for you.
I find it is useful to have both time with the herd and time apart. Both are valuable. I wish that you humans would discover this by taking some time to be apart from your herd every now and then. When you do you can really get to know yourself and can focus on what is important to you.
Neighs and Whinnies,
Ginger
P.S. If you aren't comfortable outside of your herd, my human, Linda Pucci can help you. She helps people learn how to be come self-confident and to tune into their own intuition and judgment. For more information, go to http://www.innerresourceccenter.com/
Much as I like hanging out with my herd, and spending time grazing with my buddies at Hold Your Horses Farm, there are times when a mare of a certain age likes to have her privacy.
Most mornings, while the boys are grazing in the pasture near the road, you’ll find me alone in the run-in shed. The sun streams in and I can stand there and doze without worrying that I’m standing too close to someone else, or that they will start something with each other and wake me up. Eventually they come back up the hill and wake me up, but by then, it is time to eat.
Sometimes in the afternoon, while the boys are dozing in the shade of the trees, you’ll find me 50 yards away, grazing on the sweet grass by myself. I like to move where I want, without worrying about being herded away from a particularly juicy morsel. I can be alone with my thoughts and my chewing, free to snort and sigh as I see fit. Having time alone is important. It allows me to focus on the things that are important to me without distraction.
I’ve noticed that humans are herd animals too; at least they seem to like to hang out with others. I think they don’t always take the time for themselves, though. Taking time to be alone, away from the herd would give them a chance to catch up on their thoughts. If they spent time more alone like I do, it would allow them to figure out what they want to do or where they want to go next, without someone else influencing their decision. When you are a herd animal, it is easy to get swept up in the movement of others. When you do that, you are sometimes ignoring what is right for you.
I find it is useful to have both time with the herd and time apart. Both are valuable. I wish that you humans would discover this by taking some time to be apart from your herd every now and then. When you do you can really get to know yourself and can focus on what is important to you.
Neighs and Whinnies,
Ginger
P.S. If you aren't comfortable outside of your herd, my human, Linda Pucci can help you. She helps people learn how to be come self-confident and to tune into their own intuition and judgment. For more information, go to http://www.innerresourceccenter.com/
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