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The very first horse whisperer…
Lynn | Apr 16, 2010 | Comments 2
In the real world of training horses in 2010, every trainer worth their salt is a horse whisperer. All that term really describes is one who speaks to horses using a language they are able to understand, and who also listens to what the horses say in response. Being a horse whisperer means building relationship between horse and trainer.
Just talking...
So, who was the very first horse whisperer? There are as many answers to that question as there are to the issue of which is the best bit or saddle pad. I’m going to undercut every one of those opinions and offer an answer of my own.
The First Horse Whisperer
Imagine you are going to be the grand marshal of a huge parade tomorrow morning. You will be the only equine entry. As you lead the parade, throngs of loud, excited folks are going to line the route and there will be no barriers to keep them from coming right up to the side of your mount and touching him when you ride by.
Not only will the spectators have access to your steed, but they will be throwing things directly in front of you and your equine as you make your way along the parade route. Wow, you think, which of my equines will be able to handle such a task? For most of us, no matter how well our horses are trained, the answer will be – none.
It Gets More Complicated
As you fret about which animal to saddle in the morning you receive a phone call from the parade’s organizers. They have a mount for you – don’t bother bringing your own.
And, just so you know, your parade mount is a two-year old that has never been ridden before… Is there a trainer out there who wouldn’t slam on the breaks right then and there?
The True Story
Easter is recently passed, which followed seven days after Palm Sunday. ‘What happened on Palm Sunday’, you ask? Well, there was a parade!
Jesus Christ took a two-year old colt that had never been ridden, climbed aboard and rode through the streets of Jerusalem. All the people shouted and threw palm branches in front of the too-green-to-describe colt as the parade made its way through narrow streets with no barrier between the crowd and the colt.
If you know of a horse whisperer who worked prior to the parade on Palm Sunday, please email me. Otherwise, I feel pretty secure in saying that Jesus Christ was the first horse whisperer.
Have you hugged your horse today?
Have a blessed day – and go hug your horse!
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What a beautiful and refreshing perspective on Christ and Palm Sunday. Thank you for sharing this inspiration message.
You’ve caused me to consider this parallel in the music field. As I teach my harp students, I like to think of teaching as a relationship that works both ways, much like how our Savior works with us individually. He is so patient and kind, yet he crafts each of our training sessions to bring out our greatest potential. Lynn – you are a blessing!
Rebekah, what a delightful surprise to see you here. Thank you for visiting!
Everything that has any true meaning in life is somehow connected to a relationship. There could be exceptionally talented musicians from a technical perspective, but magic won’t happen until something more is touched – and that something will be personal, and will contribute to some relationship.
I’m sure you offer your students what each personally needs – whether it is encouragement or otherwise. They are fortunate to have you as their teacher.
Lynn