The Path of the Horse - Full Length documentary

The Path of the Horse is the documentary I made while I was searching for ways to understand horses and work with them without using pain, coercion or force. In the years since it's been released, it continues to touch people in the deepest places.
A lady I was recently speaking with said, "The first time I watched it I cried so much I had to watch it again to see what I'd missed."
Another said, "I watched it 7 times through when I first got it, and now I watch it at least every year."
Others have told me they've been using it at the beginning of their therapy groups and during retreats.
This movie continues to change lives. What is it in this documentary that opens hearts? Set aside 60 minutes to see for yourself.
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Film Synopsis:
Watch The Movie That's Changing Lives...
'The Path of the Horse' documentary explores the future of horse-human relationships. Join former horse trainer Stormy May as she travels the world to interview today's leading horsemanship teachers and visionaries; Alexander Nevzorov, Klaus Hempfling, Linda Kohanov, Mark Rashid, Carolyn Resnick, and equine artist Kim McElroy.
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[@chrissanta6091]

I pity those who disliked this video that represent the life in it's deepest sense... a horse is not a toy, a horse is a wonderful creature that has heart and soul... don't damage it through the cruel horse sports, receive it with kindness and peace and the horse will never fail to enchant you with it's endless beauty

[@gusthepuppy]

Simply beautifully done. And I am living this. I am 56. I have been riding 3 years. A beautiful 8 yr old Arabian mare. Took lots of lessons. Fell over and over. Would not let go of my "horse dream". Yes, she was young, yes, she's an Arabian, yes, I was green - more so than her. But when I stopped "thinking", and started "feeling", that's when the magic began. Friends will never "get" the bond we have. I am told horses don't "love", but after seeing this, I am more convinced than ever that they do. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@CarolynRose98]

I am 16 years old and I've been riding horses since I was 8. I have recently taken up a bit of Natural Horsemanship and love it, but, watching this, I realized that so much that I do with my horse is wrong. Natural horsemanship is definitely better than the way I used to ride, but now I understand what is the best for my girl and I. Thank you so much for sharing this, it brought me to tears a few times, but it definitely opened my eyes and inspired me to change, both in my riding and my actual life.

[@yoizay]

You are 24 now i hope youve had a great 8 years riding

[@soniablades7031]

Giiirl you should watch the 24 signs of the ridden horse in pain.....so sad but it's an eye opener.....people like you and me just have to thank our lucky stars that we'll never be that girl!

[@swainsongable]

The beauty brought me to tears too.

[@ClissaT]

For many years of Natural Horsemanship, the saying has been "When you remove the halter & lead all you have left is the truth". These days working at liberty, I have taken that one step further & now say "when you remove ALL the tack (& the fences), all you have left is the truth".

[@legalconsultant861]

This isn't just about horsemanship. This teaches us how to live and the way to live in a real, deep seated way. Thank you!

[@daniellefiliatrault3796]

Helen N Hi my name is Danielle hand I love horses they move me a lat hand pecfoly ting you❤

[@lidiasantos8551]

@@daniellefiliatrault3796 y

[@Eleivana777]

I had horses as a young girl. Spent hours riding the hills bareback with just a halter and a rope. My gelding was so gentle and I loved him dearly and miss him even now 55 years later. Horses are truly spiritual creatures in that they connect with us on a deep heart level. This video made me cry in places. So well done and thought provoking.

[@alkora_90]

such a beautiful documentation, about horses, more, about LIFE

[@stormymay]

Yes indeed, thanks for the comment @sashika.

[@DeborahLArmstrong]

When I was young, I used to ride bareback, with no bridle. In those moments, I always felt that the horse was teaching me... It's wonderful to see so many people discovering this beautiful connection.

[@sonseere10]

Deborah Armstrong Horses are the best teachers of horses. And do a pretty good job of teaching us stupid humans if we are will to listen.

[@nyomidiaz8944]

Bareback is more damaging than a saddle.

[@susanstoltz2555]

@@nyomidiaz8944 That’s ridiculous. Not true!

[@liz6595]

@@susanstoltz2555 it is true

[@suzy4376]

It's about what WE can learn from horses......than what we "could" teach them......the horses are the teachers.....more wise than any human could ever be.... 🐲🐲

[@fionamontgomery9768]

i rarely ride my 16.1hh TB gelding. but he enriches my life so much. nothing beats the feeling when he sees me, calls out and comes to me at full gallop slides to a stop with his head above me then drops his head over my shoulder. i trust him 100% and i adore him. he has a tough time as a racehorse before i got him, why shouldn't he just be allowed to be a horse. he loves to play, and takes great joy pushing me into the barrow when i muck out his paddock lol i wouldnt change a thing about him

[@vtccac]

Just watched this movie for the 3rd or 4th time. I grew up with horses (now in my 60s). They saved my spiritual life in a fairly dark childhood. As a kid, I intuitively felt what this movie talks about. I evented, was in horse shows, went on fox hunts, etc. I wish I'd had a teacher who knew all of what's in this movie. Never could afford to have a horse as an adult. I love horses beyond words, and I apologize to Sean, Rocky, Bonfire, and Pepper for what I didn't know.

[@Elainechris1]

You are forgiven.

[@TracyTHeath]

Definitely forgiven 🐎😊

[@jacquelynmedina5401]

I'm almost 70. I started riding as a youngster at a stable by the hour. I would brush, walk, water, tack up while I was waiting for the horse I wanted to come back in. These horses worked every day, sometimes changing riders every hour. Many thrown on not knowing anything, no lessons. I was one of those. I was at the stable at least 3 days a week. Often I mucked stalls. I just loved being around the horses. I still do but today is very different. I don't want anything, just to be, with them. Seeing the pictures from the trail competition makes me cry for them.

[@gtmohr]

I find it amazing that anyone would dislike this. Working with wild horses, it is AMAZING the connection you can make if the relationship is a partnership, not domination through pain. Some people just don't get it.

[@susanflowers7425]

I grew up riding, and knew nothing of any of this. I'm a great grandmother so this was many years ago. But it's heart breaking to know that I was a party to causing pain in animals that I loved so much. How I hope that the horse world is evolving into the correct way in training these beautiful God given gifts to us. Continue to get the truth out there and I pray that more and more horse people will adopt this way of training their horse's for the betterment of the future for horse and rider.

[@saverearth1017]

Now I know why I have so much joy just being with my horse and doing nothing. She is so good at making a hectic, noisy world go away for awhile.

[@ClaymoreVision]

This video changed my perspective on horses and how to treat them. Thanks to this video, I always dream about dancing with horses.

[@SylvanaRoses]

A real eye-opener. I admit, I Always trained, no... abused horses the way I train. It's time to change. And that's what I'm gonna do. Thank you, for this video, this journey, this new road. I hope all good riders eventually will ride like this.

[@kimberlywise4103]

I have watched this document several times. This time, I finally heard it. Horses can help us become who we are truly here to be. Soft, expanded, conscious, open, in the flow of God. Thank-you for your wisdom and courage in creating this documentary. May more and more of us hear and be with our gracious messengers.

[@stormymay]

Well said.

[@Sarah-xn8kg]

This saved me in every way a person can be saved.It changed my way of seeing things and interacting with horses.Truly thank you,from the bottom of my heart,for sharing this video.

[@hannatheanimallova1760]

I cried a little watching this. This really touched my heart. I was thinking of getting a horse to ride for a long time. Now I am thinking of getting one to be treated they way it should. It doesn't deserve to be treated like most of them are. It's sad to think of people getting a horse to abuse them :( thank u so much for making this video. Now I understand the true beauty of horses

[@annaleesethomas4786]

HannaTheAnimal Lova same here

[@emmyswaters]

I feel exactly the same! A very moving film which makes me want to do something to make a change but, how tiny am I... Still I can try. I can show there is another way with horses. I feel I really want to do that! ❤

[@wendychurchill2934]

That lady works with the most beautiful horses ever I LOVE HORSES THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL AND MAJESTIC .

[@rebeccahavard3897]

Thank you for posting this Video very enlightening, I was happy until I read all the negative folks here that are still happy about horse abuse,now I'm angry people need to wake up.

[@charitha721]

After 8 years here i am watching this beautifull movie again...thank you.

[@sharonazar1]

I am in tears and profoundly inspired by this woman's powerful journey of strength and compassion. I have learned many lessons from dogs and can see a correlation. The 'connection' she speaks of is essential to our finding a way to live on this planet with breath, understanding, kindness and compassion.

[@amygurski814]

Thank you so much! My heart is to have a ministry with wounded kids and horses - I do not have a lot of experience but have always loved horses, and the Lord used one to heal me...I volunteer at a horses for handicapped program and recently the Lord has been teaching me much of what was in this documentary...this was confirmation that I am hearing Him. You are such a blessing. Horses are very special to Father God, Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit. It is always about Their love. God bless you!

[@lorenazinic9000]

This documentary opened my eyes and now I see horses on a different way.Some people treat them like slaves but they should be our friend and a life teacher!

[@fenlow]

i've always felt this way since i started riding at 5 yrs old (i'm 17 as of writing this), but could never figure out how to put it into words, so this was really nice to listen to - validating, honestly

[@nishannichu8617]

love

[@appiarius6998]

Same - I always had this feeling - should I be riding? Do I HAVE to ride? But my vanity, self enjoyment and young age prevented from delving deeper. I think it's time I follow my heart...

[@NatalyG73]

komaeda so true... it made me cry

[@nashalinaschrape6118]

This has completely renewed my faith in having a loving and mutually respectful relationship with a horse. Thank you!!

[@hellenmoo8817]

This is awesome. I have a mare who was very green and hadn't been ridden or really messed with for a good 6 years. We bonded over the course of 2 years of me just petting on her and feeding her as I didn't ever think I'd ride her because she'd been a pet for so long but I now ride her by myself and even got her used to fly spray. She grooms my leg when I cry on her and it's just the most amazing bond. She was trained harshly in the past and would run away if she saw a whip. I can now touch her anywhere with the whip and she doesn't really care.

[@trixyi8246]

Thats amazing!!!! Reading your story really inspires me to try that with my skittish horse :)

[@hellenmoo8817]

@@trixyi8246 Thanks! I hope it goes well. Just take it slow :)

[@lovenaturejen2284]

May we change with it!! EVERYONE WHO WATCHED THIS VIDEO PLEASE TRY TO CREATE AWARNESS!!!!

[@addisonparent8595]

This is my favorite documents that I have ever seen about horses!

[@terri1150]

The guy saying people are like horses, thank you :) I wholeheartedly agree, we are all animals, humans are most certainly no better, if anything we are worse due to our ancient way of looking at others like they are beneath us, no matter what species they are, even our own, Im so happy he said that sentence, I have felt this way for decades now

[@limingliu857]

Hi, Thank you for this great documentary. I am currently a Chinese university sophomore, who has long been fanscinated by horses and greatly inspired by this video. I have never been around a horse until two years ago, a one-day trip on horse's back made my long-held dream come true. And so far that is all my horse experience. However, I am a born horsegirl and I believe horse will take a huge part of my future life. Even though I can't be with a real horse , I do have get my life connected with horses through wonderful horse stories. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell was the first horse book I read, followed by Horse Whisperer, Dreamer, The War Horse, Flicka, etc....When I found this documentary several months ago, I could't help watching again and again, often with tears in eyes. On the one hand, I am so glad that this kind of connections between human and horses not only exist but also is being cherished by certain people. On the other hand, I am sad about the fact that in my country, China, few people are aware of this. The strong wish of sharing the charms of human-horse connections brought me the idea of translating it into Chinese so that more Chinese people would be able to watch. I don't know if it is possible that I am allowed to upload it to a Chinese website with Chinese subtitles. Probably not. Then what do I have to do to make it possible? My e-mail is : [e-mail], I would appreciate it very much if you give me a reply :) Sincerely, Liming

[@stormymay]

Check your email :)

[@hannahosmer135]

I love horses a lot I want one so much

[@maryellensullivan3914]

What a beautiful documentary!

[@titifolol]

I love this video, I had a horse as a young teenage girl whom I loved with all my heart and she used to do what I called her crazy dances with me, looking back I know she was happy to be with me, which is lovely more so because she had been treated badly and as a result we got her cheap a Dunn Mare she was and I named her katie and without anyone showing me or telling me how to do things I knew I needed to gain her trust before even trying to get on her back and for the first 6 months i sat in her stall with her feeding he carrots and talking to her, leaving the radio playing in the mornings when I left her in winter and turning it off when i went back to see to her at tea time and I walked her all over my area, talking to her and giving her little nibble's all the time and slowly she did start to trust me and I loved her so much, I am so happy to know she knew this as well, she used to coming running to me out of the field in the summer months when i would go to see her each day, and the others said I was mad to get on this horses back she would canter backwards a few feet and things like this and I was never scared of her and funnily enough I rode her alot with her saddle as new this was probably not comfy for her and all i ever had was her best intentions at heart, I was so sad when I could keep her no longer the cost was high back then and my parents could afford it no longer..but I know I made this horse happy and for that I am grateful and humbled...best video by a country mile on you tube...in fact the internet...

[@raystewart7859]

I always saw riders with horses as an peaceful thing, not abuse. I will never look at them like this again. Thank you for opening my eyes.

[@imjustasadtwigoflemonmyrtl9043]

I have a pony and he is my soulmate, I love him so much but at the start of this year I had a sudden growth spurt and can no longer ride him as he is too small.. I had always loved doing liberty and now that is what I do with him.. I once thought that maybe he would be happier in a home where he could be ridden and so I let a girl trial lease him he hated it and wasn't happy I felt unhappy as though I was experiencing it.. The girl felt how he was my baby and how he missed me and so she said you know I think you should keep him.. And I felt happy and he seemed so much calmer and relaxed and I knew he was happy with me. So now we do liberty and dance together. I am so thankful to have met my partner and soulmate with an equine form.. He is my whole universe and I love him more than I can express :)

[@fredastair3338]

love

[@dreadthedreads]

You will fond another riding pal. But there is so much more that riding. And that's what you have with your buddy. You can just cherish and love yall relationship.

[@tammymercer6483]

I'mJustASadTwigOfLemonMyrtle 6

[@klarason]

anyone that loves horses need to watch this. a very eye opening documentary

[@Heartsinhandshorsemanshipllc]

Absolutely stunning presentation. Thank you so much for making this beautiful documentary. I agree with you completely and if more people were like you we would live in the world that only comes after this one ... it's time for cruelty to end. I returned to horse "ownership" after years of being away from horses. What brought me back was a local horse rescue that I would not stop until they were safe. After connecting with four poor starving horses who I promised to rescue, and seeing two of them afterwards, I knew that my horse time would continue. The two horses who were the oldest and poorest remembered me. They ran to me, after only barely being able to walk, they GALLOPED to me and gave me so many horse hugs and nudges that I cried huge tears. It was the most beautiful moment ... so, I have a horse now. She's a 5 year old mare and I do not use a bit with her. I teach her a little in the round pen but mostly she and I are just close. She has three llamas for company (rescues), two weimeraner dogs (rescues) and five cats (rescues). She herself was rescued from auction and then trained and loved by a young girl before coming to me. The morale of my story is, this documentary shows the truth about humans and horses. We are connected. They are like the whales and the dolphins. If only we can connect...God Bless You All.

[@margaretporkolab7166]

This wonderful all equine people should watch this. I help me understand what comes naturally to me. I had no schooling just was drawn them to them. Thank you for putting this video together.

[@maisieliberty1319]

reading the comments I feel annoyed. As some people are either in denial that they inflict this on their horses or thy don't care. what is said in this video is all so true. natural/liberty horsemanship has helped change and save many horse/human relationships. It is amazing! i am so glad that many of us are finally discovering that horses are not " just horses "! they are living beings! the sooner we realise that they are beings of freedom and beauty. they have their own special subtle language. which we need to understand to have a good relationship with them. I am so annoyed that many people can't understand this!

[@sonseere10]

Maisie Rhodes Many are coming around. But there is a long way to go.

[@KarenmitchellANI]

Maisie Rhodes It's very frustrating trying to help people to see what they are doing. Most horse riders are blind and live in denial. Still, I will keep trying, I won't give up!

[@sonseere10]

Karen Mitchell I try to encourage by example. If I were to try to force feed it, most will dig in their heels and reject anything I say.

[@KarenmitchellANI]

sonseere10 Yes, if you have a horse, that would work :)

[@maisieliberty1319]

Karen Mitchell I know i'm always discovering something new! One thing i've noticed i'm enjoying my horse much more now!

[@emmastergaard8962]

I'm a 14 year old girl, and you just made me cry. You made me realise what I have done to one I love. I feel like I have destroy a horse, even one that means so much for me. I know that I would think of every move I do, when I are around him. Normally I stars into the wall, like nothing never have cared. You mad me realise that even when I have used 4-5 ours around him every Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, I maybe not know him.But I want to know him, because what I know of, he is amazing!

[@velvetindigonight]

Beautiful.......... the connection between horse and human of love and respect bought tears to my eyes. This also took me back to when I was a child and I did not realize that what I had with my ponies and horses was so special and unique............... Thank you Hx

[@sgrant9924]

I started off with such a wonderful relationship with my horse...he gladly follow me wherever I went. We were content to just be. Then, I made the mistake of taking lessons and entering into competitions. I became one of those riders shown in this documentary and I lost his trust. At the time I didn't see it. I was too wrapped up in my own weaknesses. Fortunately, in his last 6 years we reconnected because I let him be who he was. I am so fortunate that he helped me see the child in me.

[@hooftoheart3585]

This video is exactly the kind of thing that I have trawled the internet for.I to am searching for another way!This is exactly the kind of motivation I needed,Thank you so much for making it!!

[@RuthyEquine855]

This brought tears to my eyes, but now i feel stronger, like i don't need a bit, bridle or saddle but just need to trust the horse, im thirteen and have riding lessons, i tried riding bareback on the 16hh horse i ride in my lessons about a month ago, and i almost fell off two times but niw i feel like ill be able to to do it, i never liked bits or spurs but now after watching this, i actually cried a little realizing what i was doing to horse by riding it unnaturally, i remembered, horses weren't made to have saddles, bridles and bits, but they were made to connect with humans. This definitely changed my thinking about how to do riding and connect with horses. I also hope that the documentary changed your thoughts as well. Hope everyone who reads this is having a good day!

[@GloryDaze73]

It's important to connect with your horse first. How about inviting the horse to spend time with you on the ground, and then you ask permission to ride another time.

[@LateralusThinking]

Absolutely inspirational. As a human, I feel almost obliged to be guilty for the countless beautiful souls we have broken. This video needs to go around the world and show every single 'horsey' person how it COULD be. This is an amazing video thank you for the experience

[@alkora_90]

not how it could, how it SHOULD be..

[@proud2bpagan]

My riding instructor is always telling me to see things from my lesson horse's perspective...that if you're calm,they'll be calm.If you're upset,they'll be upset...they look to you to see how they should feel at any given moment.I didn't have exposure to horses as a kid,but my mom says she's shocked 'horse' wasn't my first word.Now that I'm able to take lessons,I realize why i've felt such a connection my whole life.It's a dream come true.tysvm 4 this awesome video!

[@canarymerry]

I live all of these principles with birds too. I love this film. thanks.

[@susehendricks6217]

This movie talks a lot about myself. My own expectations are in my way daily. I am frustrated and miserable, because I didn't live up to them and I completely miss being in the moment. Sometimes I believe that this is why I have always loved horses and why I finally have one of my own. They teach me in ways that I only start to understand, but it is the path of self-discovery. No degree in the world will be able to teach me as horses do. Thanks for this inspiring movie.

[@diane189444]

Wonderful video. I have loved horses since I was 5 years old. My first horse was Wildfire we had a deep relationship of trust and love. I had many horses and loved each and everyone of them. I worked with horses for over 40 years. They are love and the best thing for the human race. I had to share this maybe people will learn more about horses thank you.

[@LoisGeal]

Thank you for sharing it with us 😊💜 God bless xx

[@princebaxter1793]

When beauty and authenticity are found, remembered, seen, experienced, and shared it gives a fullness that can nurture without boundaries. Thanks for sharing

[@maidenmoonshine1228]

This video is confirmation of a lot of questions I've been asking myself, and I'm struck for words how to explain it. Klauss is very helpful in this, and I will do what I can to address the remaining darkness in myself and be worthy of the company of the horse any horses that I meet. Thankyou for sharing this video!

[@deepakkittur1528]

Cried watching this documentary.

[@beesford]

After watching this documentary I have a whole new outlook on horses, with some horses you know when their sad when their happy and relaxed. Some people think horses are made just for riding but they are here to be loved and cared for or wild . Beauty, a horse that I know, I care for her and muck her out along with the other horses in my riding school she is only 2 years old.

[@weiner2443]

Who would dislike this? Honestly, probably people who are in denial of the honesty in this message. I honestly feel quite sad after watching this. My poor 6-year-old has only ever known bits. Today it stops. Today we dance

[@thriveeq8252]

LOVE your story. Thank you so much for sharing so softly, without judgement, freely and naturally. Thank you for taking and sharing your journey.

[@DebraSchroer]

It is a way of being that teaches us that we are like them, but have forget that emotion over time and space. Thank you for showing us a new path to find that lost soul.

[@mackcampbell1219]

me i'm only 12 and me and my horses have never been happier in our lives she wasn't treated properly and now i see i wasnt treating her properly either and all i have to say is thank you.

[@U2CTRU2ME]

May the Horse be with you.

[@mskARin888]

A lot of this rings true for me. I've shown horses, my own and others, for many years. Over the years I've used training techniques that I regret, we didn't know better. I've won National titles and now to some degree I've lost the desire to show horses. Now I let my horses live as they should, as a herd. They make the choice to be inside or outside. When I ride, my motto is "kindness first". I work with them almost daily, usually they are loose, so they choose to participate or not. I find it liberating that they choose to be with me and be my partner.

[@lindaglasgow8296]

Inspirational documentary and the photography was beautiful. If only more "horse" people were open to changing the way they work with horses. They are a gift we should try to understand and learn from... to those who do and truly connect with a horse, it's a privilege like no other.

[@reverendgatlin2708]

Thank you so much for this documentary. I am so looking forward to experience this type of love and devotion to horses and of course to myself. God bless you.

[@sarahcampbelllambert3741]

Thank you so much for this! I'm going to hang out with my horse now and watch him ignore me. I'm going to make friends with him and gain trust on the ground and just be with him and create a connection. I've been spoilt by my previous horse you see. She was amazing at jumping and dressage and I totally trusted her and she trusted me. she was competed by a rider who won a gold medal at the Olympics while I was pregnant and busy with young kids . I then rode her and her brain was fried. I took her to another trainer who started her all over again. It took nine months to calm her down. She's now 33 years old and is a gracious old lady. How much I learnt from her is truly amazing! I'll spend time with this other horse now and make an effort! xx

[@sophiereid8780]

this video has changed my view on life....

[@yuccaigl1259]

What a powerful message for all. If we could all learn to be so kind and understanding, who knows how great the world could be.

[@aylafaerie7791]

I was really inspired by this video...I have not used my saddle in months because I thought it was making my horse sore, this video proved my theory.

[@wendylinmcfarlane2586]

Always trust your gut. It's an invisible path.

[@aylafaerie7791]

yep..i am now training her to jump and do a bit of dressage!!

[@Silirion]

If you haven't already, Id recommend looking in to learning massage for horses, that will give you another dimension to understanding your horse, and to your relating with them. They love a good deep tissue back rub after riding and will melt in your hands. (I have worked with both people and horses, and the latter are just honesty incarnated, they can't tell a lie, and if you learn how to listen they will give you all of themselves to your relationship in a heartbeat)

[@evarobinson7900]

You do realize that riding bareback can hurt your horses back even more than riding with a saddle, right?

[@KarenmitchellANI]

Logical to me

[@skaikoi4410]

horses are awesome and truly the animals that will always be in our hearts

[@katiehappl3147]

i have been reading some of the comments on this video about how people want others to understand that horses are beings of wisdom, beauty and simplicity in the most complicated ways and i love it because it means that others are starting to understand that horses cannot be controlled they have to want to do as you ask but thats exactly it you have to ask it should be a question not a command you have do be willing to get frustrated and to just spend time with your horse without riding to truly develop a relationship with them. in short its complicated in the most simple way just like the horse its self.

[@Alicehorsegirl]

Every birthday I would blow out the candle and wish my secret wish. I always chanted the same words:I wish someday I would get my own horse and learn how to ride.I wished that for over 7 years.My recent birthday consisted of a different wish.I wish someday I would get my own horse that I would not abuse or ride.Life has changed its season in my mind... Thank you so much for this:)It means so much to me. I am glad I never learnt to ride. I feel joy knowing I never abused these beings. Thank you.

[@mrfdubing]

Loved it! Thanks, maybe the people who think they know about horses could actually try to forget what they think they know and learn something - it is easy for us to "stop" learning, being open to it - I think this video does just that - opens the gate leaving us to step through or not. Thanks for the post!

[@olivianeilson7737]

I've actually been sobbing thorough out this video. I've been aware of Liberty horsemanship for a couple of months but myself only being 13 I don't have a horse of my own to share this kind of journey with. But I will change my path, I will.

[@allanhunter2328]

You treat a horse right and it will go all day for you.

[@charitha721]

this made me love horses more and more..this hour change my feelings about horses...

[@summerbreeze5438]

This is truly beautiful and so very well done. You gave me a lot of food for thought about how we treat our horses, and indeed all our fellow creatures on this earth. Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey of discovery

[@jpr422]

Like dogs, are there horses in heaven?

[@summerbreeze5438]

Lol... well lets see, according to the bible which is what I personally go by there are! The bible mentions horses very frequently, and when all is made right with the earth again, it says we will be riding in victory on beautiful white horses.

[@patrycjajarmua1635]

Abby H well as a former christian i actually was always told that animal dont have souls so they wont go to heaven.

[@summerbreeze5438]

Patrycja Jarmuła Hmm well I never just believe what I'm told... I investigate, and most of all search my own soul for answers and my beliefs :)

[@soboblee3439]

Well the subject of animals having souls troubled me, because every time I look in my horses eyes I know there is a soul there. And it was right there in genesis, right in the beginning: "all animals born into one soul" and that kind of makes sense

[@fungiuse]

Excellent movie.... I rode horses as a teenager, then never again.... This video taught me a lot !!

[@LilLottee]

I have been riding horses since I was younger, at an equestrian centre, where they teach you to use crops and be stern with your horse. From the oment I started riding there, I felt so bad about whipping ponies and horses into doing what they were told. When I was 16, I rode a horse that was scared to jump, so she went around the hurdle everytime I approached. My instructor told me to whip her and go at it again until she'd go. She proceeded to throw me off of her back and I realised I deserved that response. I have never jumped with her since and refused to when I was asked to. My mother told me I am "too nice" to the horses and it wouldn't hurt to be more strict if I wanted to become a better rider. When I was 18, a friend of mine introduced me to her Frisian mare, Blackie. She had been used for breeding for many years and didn't know how to be ridden, so my friend's father hired a trainer, and everyday I'd see that trainer whip Blackie around, with all these elastic reins attached to her briddle to keep her head down, I felt so sad, so I asked the father if I could take care of her instead. And I did. She was such a fun and gentle horse, she would stand really still when I got onto her back and then the first few minutes of riding we would go on this crazy bolt where she would just run around and go crazy and I would sit on her back and just yell in a way a child would when they are having so much fun and then we would practise jumping together, which she LOVED to do but was REALLY bad at, which made for these really funny situations. She would come bolting toward the hurdle, make a full stop, sniff it, then carefully step over it as to check how high it was, then go off bolting again toward the hurdle and leap over it with four hooves at once, and I would never stop laughing. She was the best horse I have ever met. I am currently taking riding lessons again, still in doubt about what I'm learning there and this documentary convinced me to stop listening to my mother and my instructor and start riding horses as I feel is right, with respect and with that childish feel of having fun with a friend, because horses are your friends and anyone who sees that to be otherwise can go and have a kick in the face.

[@yuweicheng9912]

That's sad. When did u start riding? I started when I was 2 w/ my mom and got my own horse at age 7 then we moved to America and we got a new horse named Jetta he is my angle but I still miss the horse in China (Sheray) but my mom already sold her. I am now 11 and is really happy with Jetta as my horse and competing in training level 1-2 dressage shows so far I have gotten a 1 first 3 seconds and 2 thirds. Also I don't exactly own Jetta my family full leased him but when I get my own hose I probs won't be able to let go so my parents are going to ask if Jetta's owner will sell him.

[@stormymay]

+Lotte Weber Your mom is probably right if you want to become a rider who wins competitions, but if you want to be a compassionate human who loves and protects horses, you probably wouldn't be a rider.

[@niclouds5292]

+Lotte Weber Wonderful to read, perhaps you should try your hand at writing. Seems you would be capable of writing an epic immersive narrative with humans and horses.

[@LilLottee]

Ni Clouds Haha, well I am actually an illustrator ;) but really nice of you to say! I'd honestly love to write stories and the like... I might just give it another try!

[@ellamacpherson4035]

Lotte Weber same how they start you with crops and bits

[@sherifahmed637]

What a great creation given to us by the creator to find peace when you need it. Really loved the video.

[@comanche3631]

This is amazing!!!! My feelings exactly! I had no idea I was RIGHT! Thank you for making this video, now I can begin to use these methods and my horses will have a better life because of it!

[@jam1746]

Beautiful documentary.

[@annaleesethomas4786]

Very helpful video to fix what I've done wrong my whole life

[@franrobinson5767]

Thank you so much for this. If everyone did for their horses, what you did for your's, there would be so many happy horses. This has definitely changed my life. God bless you.

[@harperd88]

This is what a true relationship with a horse should look like. Thank you for sharing this with us! That was amazing and I have learned so much! :)

[@pia0591]

I never feel comfortable with the idea of riding a horse. I always think that it must be very tiring for a horse to carry me on their back. I'm now having depression and going to a daily clinic therapy, I will have a horse riding therapy next week. After watching this I'm very sure that I won't ever ride a horse anymore, I will just play and try to be his friend. This week on the therapy was only an introduction, I met Chico he is very beautiful and sweet. I learned how to brush his hair and clean his hoof, and he actually kissed my face. Next week is supposed to be the riding part, but I won't ever want to hurt Chico by riding on his back. Thank you for the beautiful video

[@stormymay]

Pia, thank you for questioning what is going on and deciding what is right for you. Feel free to message me if you want support.

[@hemangbipinshah]

your inner voice is strong and you have tried to find the balance between the human-horse relationship, we thank you for putting that forward in this nice video, making it available for us, to help us. love and regards!

[@wiheedotcom]

A new whole perspective about horses and animals in general... You made me cry. And learn from tiny things.

[@horsesandhounds7883]

i love this... also i don't own a horse but i spend a lot of time at the barn. I always play music. I decided to go out to one of the older horse and my friends mares pasture. So i packed my lunch, music and speaker. i walked up to the top of the hill where i normally stopped turned on my music and sat down( and my friend listens to the same music.) her mare came flying over to me ( a horse who is normally hard to catch.) she actually layer down and i gave her some of my lunch.... ANOTHER this is i own a alpaca and most are scared till they know you. I was at the farm and on baby watch. i went and sat music down at a tree and with in a hr all even the sketch ones came up to me...Now i can almost approach all of them!

[@christinaapelgren2129]

Thank you for this beautiful film❣🙏

[@wendylinmcfarlane2586]

Excellent! Thanks for posting this thought provoking, insightful, beautiful film. I prefer horses to people.

[@alayamcgill7166]

I cried the first time I saw this. Everyone NEEDS to watch this documentary. This is the first thing that really opened my eyes to all the horse cruelty and abuse out there and showed me what is really required for actually CONNECTING with horses.

[@Southernlight1]

Thanks for this…I like it. Gives us a new way of thinking of horses…and ourselves! :)

[@katterinabarnes2838]

Thank you for posting this video... I have loved horses from the day I was born and have been told "Forty" (Translation - Baby talk for "Horsey". Lol.) was among my first words. Also, I'm told that middle name Pippa, when translated in Greek, means "Lover of Horses". This video made me cry and has convinced me that more of my time needs to be spent with horses and not humans... My first marriage was a failure after twenty years together... Maybe my next marriage/Partner should be to a loving, trustworthy, compassionate, dependable and understanding horse. I think my heart will always belong to Horses... Thanks again and God Bless.

[@carolechristopher8525]

So many of you have missed the point. It's about Balance and harmony and not using pain as a training method and if your horse is in pain because of ill fitting saddle give him a rest. And so many riders are just too quick to snatch their horses mouths and use the bit for discipline, The point is we can find a new way of interacting with our horses without inflicting pain and discomfort.

[@GlitchMcGuffin]

She specifically said even the best fitting saddle causes pain and damage after only 15 minutes of use. You can ride, with no tack at all in a free environment for 15 minutes at a time max and no competition or work for the horses. That is the only acceptable way to ride. Even then you must accept that riding is not necessary to have a relationship with a horse so your still doing it for yourself.

[@crystabrown5755]

If you inflict pain and discomfort you’re probably just a bad rider, horses started right do not have to be forced into being ridden and are happy to do it

[@MrChefjms]

I grew up with my horse, he was 3 and I was 11. We learned lifes lessons together. We spent more time playing together than riding, but he would let me hop onto his bare back and with no bridle off we would go. We knew each others feelings and thought the same thoughts. If I thought of someplace I wanted to go, he wanted to go there too. I was one of the most wonderful times of my life. We truely loved each other. Thank you for this video it reminded me of one of my most cherished relationships.

[@FrankVitai]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful documentary.

[@buyrainbowstuff1130]

This may just change my life, thank you

[@DixiesChance-REET]

My horse was abused from his old owners. And he was trained my people wrongly. I restated him with liberty and he was a totally different horse. And he loves liberty and he wants to be around humans now.

[@cupcakes8912]

I'm glad I watched this before getting my first horse! I learned a lot about horses

[@aletiaartemis8530]

Thank you! A wonderful resource to share. My gratitude to you. A

[@gulsahin7555]

Aletia Bey

[@alisamartin3874]

I'm grateful for the horse people that were in my life in the beginning of my journey at age 4... Endless hours of just watching my aunt who trained horses in the natural horsemanship way. No bits no whips no spurs. She truly understood the language of the horses. I didn't know any other way than building a connection with that animal who trusted you enough to allow you to be in it's space. I would spend afternoons laying in the pasture just watching them. How they ate how they talked to each other. Just being silent watching. I went on later to ride many horses. I had my heart horse a beautiful appaloosa mare. We did everything. 4-H breed shows trail rides and many nights telling her my secrets. She was 4 when I was blessed with her and she passed peacefully at age 24 at home with me. I'm 51 and this was many years ago but I will never forget how my heart soared just looking at her and how lucky I felt she allowed me to ride her and be her friend. Been a few since her but none like her. She changed my whole life. She's in my soul forever.