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horses in assisting riders who ment of horses. Specifically, no managers to step up to the plate

face fear or apprehension issues, person shall treat any horse in a and disallow such abhorrent

chronic pain or other physical cruel or inhumane manner. behavior that results in the

challenges. She also offers riding The rules further state that inhumane treatment of horses.

therapy for autism and other every horse at a ShoMe Horse ShoMe Horse Shows will not

sensory processing disorders. Shows event shall, at all times, tolerate inhumane treatment of

Come meet with Kim and see be treated humanely and with horses and people violating the

how you can better connect with dignity, respect, and com- rules wi l l be dealt with HEC SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

your horse or experience the passion. Abuse is defined as an aggressively and appropriately. The Highland Equestrian

therapy horses can bring into action, or failure to act, which a For additional information and Conservancy is pleased to

your life. reasonable, prudent person, the full text of the rules, go to: announce Kathryn Zarish of

Mounted Cowboy Shooting informed and experienced in the www.shomehorseshows.comWhite Lake Township, MI, as the

Demonstration Sat. June 30, 2- customs, accepted training For information on showbills, recipient of our $500 scholarship

3:00. Mark and Bradley Tice techniques and exhibition entry forms, stall reservations, for a graduating student

have competed nationally and procedures, or veterinary sponsor-vendor opportunities studying preservation of our

are members of CMSA (Cowboy standards would determine to be and newsletter discounts, go to natural resources, environ-

Mounted Shooting Association). cruel, abusive, inhumane or www.shomehorseshows.com mental sciences or equine

Bradley is the 2011 SW Regional detrimental to the horse's health. contact Ericka Utz via e-mail interests.

Champion and he and his dad The rule lists some examples of [email protected] or call Kathryn will be attending

have competed in the World conduct that are considered to (517) 545-5997Grand Valley State University

Champ ionsh ips . Cowboy be abusive, including tying a and plans to concentrate her

Mounted Shooting combines a horse in a manner as to cause studies on a career in Law. She

horse's agility and speed with undue discomfort or distress in a volunteers at Pretty Pony the rider's marksmanship. Mark

stall, trailer, or when longeing or Pastures, a therapeutic riding and 16 year old Bradley have HYDRO FODDER WORKSHOPriding and intentional inhumane program in Davisburg, where recently moved to Michigan

Dyersville, IAMay 2012: On treatment which results in she teaches children with from Arizona where they were

Wed., August 1, 2012, FarmTek bleeding. Further, No persons special needs to ride horses. part of the original CMSA. They

will be holding a day-long shall exhibit any horse, which In her application, Kathryn will be happy to answer your

workshop on hydroponic fodder appears sullen, dull, lethargic, wrote about her connection with questions and offer tips on

production at their state-of-the-emaciated, drawn or overly animals and the important lessons and training your horse.

art Technology Center in tired.lessons her horse, Cruz, has This exciting sport is one of the

Dyersville, IA. This workshop The ShoMe Horse Shows taught her especially the skill of fastest growing equine sports in

will focus on the benefits and Organization, in an effort to listening. She would like to use the world, come see for yourself

ease of producing fodder hydro-ensure the welfare of our horses, and get involved!her experiences with horses and

ponically, as well as the types of will institute the following Countryside Stable is pleased other animals to advocate for

systems FarmTek offers.penalties for individuals who are to offer these free events during them.

Workshop attendees will found to violate the rules its Open House on June 30, feel We were impressed with

r ega rd ing t he i nhumane partake in a presentation free to stop by from 1-4:00pm for Kathryn's accomplishments and

treatment of the horse at ShoMe narrated by FarmTek's Green-a tour of the boarding facility at volunteerism, said Amanda st

events: 1 Offense- Dismissal house Manager Sam Shroyer, 3500 7 Mile Rd. S. Lyon, MI Poxon, Secretary of the HEC.

from organized event & no return which includes topics such as 48178. For more info call Sandra We wish her much success in nd

of event fees. 2 Offense- benefits to livestock health, seed Tuthill at 248-207-6201.her studies at Grand Valley.

Dismissal from organized event, selection, harvesting and Pictured: Members of the HEC

no return of event fees and 90 feeding fodder, microgreen stand with scholarship recipient, rd

day suspension. 3 Offense- production in fodder systems Kathryn Zarish of White Lake and

Dismissal from organized event, and more. After the presenta-her horse, Cruz. Left to Right

no return of event fees and 1 year t ion , they wi l l tour the Mike Maher, Jan Nastovski, Bob

suspension from ShoMe events. SHOME & ANIMAL WELFARE company's hydroponic green-Hoffman, Kathryn Zarish, Ty

Commenting on the issue, ShoMe Horse Shows Releases houses and participate in hands-Cochell, Red Holman.

Event Manager Ericka Utz stated Statement on Animal Welfare on demonstrations.For more information, visit

that for too many years Open HOWELL, Michigan (May, It costs $100 to attend and www.highlandequestrians.org

Horse Show Organizations have 2012): ShoMe Horse Shows attendees will each receive a

announced the adoption of the swept under the rug the issue of workbook, lunch and $150 gift

COUNTRYSIDE OPEN HOUSE a b u s i v e a n d i n h u m a n e NSBA Rules Against Inhumane certificate to FarmTek.

Free Event at Countryside Treatment of Horses. The rules treatment of horses at their For more information, visit

Stable, S. Lyon, MI on Sat. June emphasize ShoMe Horse Shows' events due to lack of breed show www.FarmTek.com/techcenter.

30 1-3:00! Meet with Kim commitment to the aggressive sanctioning and appropriate For orders or information visit

Cardeccia, MA, LPC, 1-2:00. Kim enforcement of i ts rules penalties. It is time for open www.FarmTek.com or call 1-

offers a variety of services using regarding the inhumane treat- horse show organizers and 800-327-6835.

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ShoMe Go Green ShoMe The Money Open Fun ShowSeptember 1 & 2, 2012 September 9, 2012

w i t h i n o u r e q u e s t r i a n Forest in Cass County, with a comes out, we will have had our

potluck following the ride. Our first show of the season. This community.

show will include gaited classes. regular meeting will be June 18 We're happy to report that the

This is something new for the held at Dona Sherman's indoor Brighton Rec Stable is doing fine. club and we will all enjoy arena in Hartford, MI. Dona is a Amy Carlson and her staff are watching the gaited horses well-known, long-time trainer, taking care of day-to-day perform their tests. she trains, rides, shows and operations and they continue to BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS

GLASS-ED will be offering Part judges, and she will be giving us offer boarding and rental rides for May brought us some fine 1, a judge's perspective, of the a riding/training demonstration youth and those who are weather and if this continues, USDF "L" Educational Program with her current horses. June 16 learning about our sport. We're we'll have a great summer. Let's on September 15-16, October & 17 is our 2-day training especially happy to report that hope it doesn't get too hot and 20-21, November 17-18 at seminar at Steve Lantvit's High C h r i s t y W i l s o n i s b u s y muggy. No matter what Mother Mystic Marsh Farm in Delton, View Farm in LaPorte, Indiana. organizing a number of events, Mi. Part 1 consists of three Nature has in store for us, we're This is the second year that and these wi l l cont inue sessions and provides great ready for anything at the Steve has offered a special throughout the season. information for anyone wanting Brighton Recreation Area. training clinic for Equine Ladies

to learn more about dressage as We have a full schedule of Our staging area is in prime members. We do a lot of our well as competitors, trainers and BTRA events planned for the shape, especially with all the riding on his outside Extreme prospective judges. In Session A summer. To learn more about improvements that have been Cowboy course. on September 15-16 you will get them, vis i t our website: made. Our new pavilion has been Jeff Spitzer of Niles gave a an introduction to judging and

www.brightontrailriders.com. a big hit, and was well-utilized reining demonstration at our biomechanics. Session B on

Of course, we welcome all trail April meeting. Our May meeting during a recent competitive trail October 20-21 will cover judging

was a very special Campfire ride. Thanks to our friends, the riders who want to visit Brighton criteria for gaits and paces,

Cookout hosted by c lub DNR crew at Brighton, a gravel at any time and enjoy our movements and figures. Session

members Jo Ann Roberts and base has been added to the eighteen miles of trails. Park your C on November 17-18 will

W i l m a S c h a r n o w s k e o f shelter and new picnic tables rig in the staging area (no fee to provide information on collective Buchanan. There were 4 now await anyone who wants to get in if you have your Recreation marks , equ i t a t i on , r i de r campfires going cooking ribs, picnic and get a little relief from Passport), sign in, get a trail biomechanics and basics. To chili, baked beans and pudgy the sun. The DNR also installed a map, saddle up, and ride out. participate you need to be a pies for dessert along with a brand new grill near the shelter member of USDF either (group or ~ Mark Delaney, BTRA Sec.potluck.and relocated the mounting participating) the fee is $750 for

For more information about blocks so there is more room to all three sessions. Enter early for Equine Ladies you can contact park rigs. Of course, our electric a $50.00 discount!! To be a silent President, Sally Forraht at 269-water pump if fully operational auditor fees are $150 for all three 473-1730 or Secretary, Judy and our welcome station and sessions. Contact: elegantsport-Poluhanycz 269-461-6323. [email protected] #269-501-information board are well-

6259 Bernadette Radke. Info on stocked with sign-in sheets and

the "L" Educational Program can EQUINE LADIEStrail maps.

be found on the USDF site at We are a twenty-five year old By the time this article appears www.usdf.org/education/judge-club in the Southwest Michigan in Saddle Up!, our big spring training/lprogram/index.asp. area, our purpose is to promote event will have taken place. As Application forms can be found and maintain a non-profit we have reported in previous on our web site (www.glass-o r g a n i z a t i o n w h e r e w e columns, we are hosting the Welcome to the June GLASS- ed.org). Space is limited and exchange information regarding Ionia Trail Riders and other riding ED newsletter! your completed form and horses and promote fellowship

groups for a weekend of GLASS-ED had our Spring payment of fees reserves your with others who enjoy riding and organized riding (poker ride), Clinic with Rozalind Kinstler on spot in the Program.

owning horses. informal rides, campout, a April 28th and 29th held at The Great Lakes Area Show

Our monthly meetings are a lot Equine Line in Plainwell, Mi and cookout, and a bonfire featuring Series - Educational Dressage

of fun, we visit training barns, th th at Mystic Marsh in Delton, Mi. live music on May 19 and 20 . organization is a USDF Region 2 have talks by veterinarians,

All of the rider slots were filled GMO created to promote the art We hope all the sites in the blacksmiths, and trainers, etc,

both days and there were plenty and sport of Dressage to young horseman's camp will be we have potlucks and a great of people who came to audit. Roz riders, new riders, inexperienced occupied and we expect the day Christmas party. Many of our is a great instructor and horses, and people just out to riders' rigs will fill the staging members have made wonderful everyone came away with lots of have fun with their horse. We

area. These combined events new friendships thru Equine homework. She took ques- concentrate on learning and with trail riding guests from Ladies. Our meetings are the tions from the auditors during making our shows inexpensive, other areas of the State offer third Monday of each month her breaks so everyone got to fun and accessible to all. We innumerable benefits. We meet except for March and August participate. It was a fantastic pride ourselves on our warm and new friends, trade stories, learn when no meetings are held. two days and set everyone up for welcoming community of riders, about other resources for trail June 9 we will be having a a great start to the show season. trainers, show hosts, and

special club trail ride at Russ riding, and strengthen the bonds By the time this newsletter volunteers.


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commercial rates have been eggs were hard to find and Spooky Ride Oct. 12-14.

reduced by the fairgrounds. those found were exchanged Check out our website Please contact the show for prizes. It was a wonderful www.shtra.org for flyers, manager or myself if you would

contact info and phone day and all had a great time. like more information.

numbers! Thanks Pat!Jackie Wintjen and I are still MICHIGAN COMPETITIVE Next Board Meeting will be The spring workbee on April

working on obtaining advertising MOUNTED ORIENTEERINGJune 12th, 6:30 pm, at the 28 was coo l , bu t 18 for the pattern books that are The season is finally here! staging area. Any members volunteers showed up and sold at each show. If you have or What a great turn out for the first or guests are welcome to join.really worked. Gale Moore know of a business that is ride for Competitive Mounted

Remember that our new interested in placing an ad, had crews repairing the Orienteering! Thank you to all the please contact one of us and we trail along the lake and over outhouse roof, mending brave new riders who tried CMO will see that you get a form.the dam is open for riding and for the first time. We sure do look muddy spots with gravel,

The WMAR 2012 Open Horse forward to seeing you out on the driving. Carts are not on rest moving culverts and trail Incentive Program is a great way

trails in the future. A big thank of trails 24/7 due to locked trimming. I provided a hot to make a little money while

you goes out to Steve and Vera gates and slippery hills. lunch and several brought showing at WMAR shows. for putting on a great ride. While Enjoy!birthday cakes to enjoy. We There are three divisions; Halter, writing this in my mind I am

Happy Trails,can never have too much Judged Performance and getting ready for the three day

Marsha Putnam Gymkhana. There is a $35.00 cake! Several of us gals raked ride at Ionia. Unfortunately we

nomination fee per division after up the staging area. We have have some bad news about the which you start earning cash

fluffed up the sand roll pit so Hungerford location. This year back for every WMAR open

Hungerford is enforcing the ride the horses can really enjoy it! point earned. Checks are

and tie policy and this means A big thank you to those who awarded at the yearend that horses may not go off the brought equipment to make banquet. Points will start trail. Because of this there will the work easier. accumulating as soon as you not be any CMO rides at turn in your form.Plow Day scheduled for Hungerford in Big Rapids. This is WEST MI APPALOOSA REG For the latest information and May 5 had to be cancelled a difficult decision but we do not The first show of the 2012 news, check out our website at

due to the soaked ground. The want to be responsible if people season is now under our belt and www.wmarapp.org or look us up

heavy rains the days before do decide to ride off the trail. it looks like it was a good one. on facebook under WMAR.left the areas to be plowed Please watch our Facebook The MApHA Spring Show had 'til next month

page and our website at under water. There will be no pretty much all three of the big Sharon Clarkmicmo.org for updates on dates makeup date this year. barns filled to the max with some

and locations of future rides. It going into a fourth barn. Now Thanks go to those who had still proves to be a busy June let's see if we can't do the same made plans to make this with a ride at Silver Creek on for our WMAR shows.event. June 2nd and 3rd followed by a The 2012 show schedule and

Memorial weekend had the ride at Elba Equestrian Complex show bills are posted on the

Blazing Saddles 4-H Club on June 9th and 10th. Thanks for website. Don't forget that for all

hosting a SHTRA camping your understanding while we try the shows held at the Ingham weekend. YANKEE SPRINGS TRL RIDERSto find locations for future rides. County Fairgrounds in Mason,

5/9/2012 Meeting Minutes Here are some of the Keep riding and stay safe out stalls will need to be prepaid. You Attendees: Simon Hernandez, there! upcoming events: Drive in the can reserve them with me at

Skip Burger, Jeannie Burger, Park July 13-15; The DAMN [email protected]

Nena Redmond, Ron Walker, Ride w/Ice Cream Social-July but they will be subject to

change until I receive your Tom Chaffee, Kathy Taylor, 27-29 with glow stick rides,

payment. If your payment is not Judi Struble, Jackie Strong, perfect timing, and the stick received by the date posted on Nancy Counterman, Brenda horse race; The Legend of the the show bill, you will be SLEEPY HOLLOW TRL. RIDERS Noteboom, Jean Mulder Haunted Hollow with Sleezy charged $10.00 more per stall.

The Rotten Egg Hunt on The meeting was brought to Barb CMO August 24-26; The The MApHA Youth will be

April 22 was well attended by order by Ron Walker, Pres.Great Sleepy Hollow Treasure holding a strawberry shortcake

34 excited egg hunters. The Skip Burger was awarded a Hunt-Sept. 7-9; Full Moon sale at the June 2-3 WMAR

Easter Bunny (Pat Brown and certificate for his extra-Madness Sept. 28-30 with show.friends) had hidden numerous ordinary Flap Jack cooking GLHA and Sunday's Rangers If you are a vendor and would

plastic eggs filled with candy ability; you will have to ask 4 -H Club Judged Trail Ride; like to set up at our show, there is

and coins. Special rotten still time to sign up. The him about it. Ichabod Crane Days and The



YSTRA, Continued News: YSTRA will be getting bee so he can get a free for the great idea.

Treasury Report : was $328.00 from the MHC for our camping permit for you. New Business:

accepted and approved Skip re-route project on the 4/6 [email protected] Updating our membership

made the motion and Judi mile trail. Items talked about: Projects that will be worked process: Ron suggested

2nd, vote approved The importance of being a on are; getting Bumper Stickers for

Secretary Report : an registered voter Trails: Tom in charge, will new members, need costs.

amendment to the April 11, Getting the speed limit work on the 6 mile trail raising Also offer a lifetime family

2 0 1 2 r e p o r t , N a n c y lowered on dirt roads the 3 low/wet sections membership at $200.00, Judi

Counterman was not an Old Business: Out Houses: Skip in charge; made a motion we offer this

attendee, per Jackie Strong. The 4/6 mile re-route has build 2 new out houses to to our members, Nena 2nd,

Skip made the motion to passed the final approval; we replace the 2 old ones. Lunch vote approved, 1 opposed,

accept, Tom 2nd vote now can make it one of our will be provided Burgers and motion passed. This will be

approved. work-bee projects. Brats. added on our Web site and on

Sales Report: Carla was Event Insurance - 3 quotes Darryl made the suggestion our flyer when new ones are

able to get a substantial were obtained, Judi made a we put a Finance Committee printed.

discount from Midlakes for motion we accept the together who have the power A r eques t f o r camp

our T-shirts and sweatshirts Coleman bid of $473.00, Skip to approve emergency reservations: Ron talked with

but has to buy 48 pieces. 2nd, voted on and passed expenses between meetings. Andru about this request, our

Kathy made a motion to raise Judi made a motion we These expenses will be campground is not manned

the previous approved have every attendee of our reported to the next Board so there would be no way to

$200.00 T-shirt limit to what events sign a Liability Waver, meeting. Judi made the police this procedure also

it will take to purchase the 48 Nena 2nd, vote approved. motion to accept, Skip 2nd, camping fees would go up.

pieces. Nena 2nd. Carla will Trail Maintenance Proposal: vote approved. N o t r e c o m m e n d e d o r

re-inventory the current stock Ron proposed assigning 2- Finance committee mem- approved.

and create the order. mile segments of trail to bers are: Ron, Jeannie, and Ron made the motion we

Summit Report: Jeannie volunteer teams willing to Kathy modify our Bylaws by moving

gave a report from the DNR keep their segments trimmed June 23rd Scavenger Hunt: the Annual Meeting to

Summit they attended in using hand clippers. No chain Mary is in charge, need January or February so the

Roscommon. saws, report any fallen trees volunteers to work this event. new officers can get a

Some of the items talked to Ron or Tom. These This is going to have a calendar created in time for

about: volunteers should be willing patriotic theme with 10 the Horse Expo.

Importance of keeping to ride their trail once a month treasure chest locations Darryl proposed a Bylaw

track of volunteer hours and report your hours worked located on the 4 and 6 mile change to Article 8.04 and

Everyone buying the and the trail condition to Ron. trails. Would like to put an add Article 11.01 and Jacki made

State's Park Sticker w/license Any members interested in in the Saddle Up for this a motion we follow the

plates volunteering let Ron know. event. The cost will be Roberts Rules of Order to run

Many organizations are [email protected] brought to the Finance our meetings which Nancy

putting in playgrounds in their Kathy made the motion to Committee for approval. 2nd. Skip made a motion to

parks accep t t he new Tra i l Simon will create a flyer, table this vote, Tom 2nd

Ideas on how to get Maintenance proposal, Judi suggested this be emailed to based on more information is

Grants or Funds to help with 2nd, voted on and passed, 1 other riding clubs in our area. needed.

park projects opposed. Mary will come up with a A committee was formed to

Month - end Vo lun tee r There will be a club policy menu, Skip suggested pulled review these 4 proposed

Report: Ron honored the 27 from this day forward, no pork sandwiches and will get Bylaw changes and this

volunteers who donated volunteer will be working on a cost. Skip made a motion to c o m m i t t e e w i l l b r i n g

hours for last month by the t ra i l s wi th power accept the above sugges recommendations back to the

reading off their names and equipment without a 2nd t i o n s J u d i 2 n d , v o t e board. Committee members:

the number of hours donated person being with them. approved. Ron, Tom , Jackie, Nancy,

which totaled to 366 hours May 19th-20th Work-Bee: Ron purchased 2 plastic Nena, and Darryl.

last month. Let Ron know if you are wheelbarrows for YS to try Happy Trails,

Michigan Horse Council planning to attend this work- out, thank you Terri Coleman Kathy Taylor, Secretary



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Horses that worry about the you are calm and on task, so are

proximity of others tend to be they. This means you have to be

low in the pecking order. They calm and focused, which may

are defensive, have a big bubble, mean not chatting with your

are prone to kicking and appear friends for a while! The goal is to

aggressive when horses step get your horse calm, connected

into their personal space, which and responsive to you first. Now,

can be very big. Know that this is if you don't have this when by

not aggressive; it is self- yourself, it will be impossible in

defensive behavior. They don't the company of others so make

want to let others get anywhere sure you are aiming for this every

near them; they try to avoid time you play with your horse on

battles. the ground or when riding.

Your best approach is to Some horses are great when When it comes to riding in

protect your horse's space by 2. Approach and Retreatriding in groups, but others can groups, you have to check both

waving the other horses away. The best way to bui ld get quite emotional defensive, your horse's confidence and your

Even if you can't touch them, your confidence in horses (and aggressive, impulsive, kicking, own. It's great if your horse is

horse will feel that you are humans) is with approach and charging not much fun for calm and experienced, but even

protecting them and settle down. retreat. You approach the thing either of you! Here are some the most quiet horse can start to

Use a Carrot Stick or twirl your that is difficult and, before it ideas to help you prepare have trouble if the rider gets

rope at them. Just be sure not to b e c o m e s u n b e a r a b l e o r yourself and your horse for a tense or panicky. The same goes

spook them or scare the rider! frightening, you back off to more safe and enjoyable in the opposite situation,

Dominant horses tend to where it feels safe again, then re-experience, naturally. because a confident rider tends

present different challenges. approach. Repeat this until, one to neglect their horse's needs

They usually want to go towards by one , each t h r esho ld Confidence because they are able to 'wrestle'

the other horses, sniff noses, disappears and the horse can I once heard Ray Hunt define the horse through problems

bite, squeal, strike and have the m o v e f o r w a r d s w i t h o u t confidence as being prepared rather than actually solve them.

tendency to charge at them to hesitation or tension. The worst for the unthinkable. I love that! Sure, it can be done, but it's not a

drive them off. They are willing to you can do is feel the fear and do Now the challenge is to think good experience for the horse or

fight to assert their dominance. it anyway, pushing through about what the unthinkable for future success. And it can be

Your best approach is to not let regardless. That just does not would be and prepare for it. very dangerous.

them sniff another horse and work when it comes to prey I remember many years ago, Let's do the savvy thing and be

keep your distance. What works animals and it's dangerous.riding into a nest of bees out on prepared.

well is to turn Zone 1 away and the trails in Colorado. Pat yelled

get them busy with a task. The How this relates to riding in at me: Gallop! It is the exact Strategies

more control you have over what groups with a horse that is afraid opposite of what I would have Keep it simple. You actually

your horse is focusing on, the to be with others is rather done. I was already stopping and don't have to go into a public area

better. simple you start with just one trying to swat at the bees landing to practice because, with a bit of

other horse! Then you add one, on my horse. As a result of forethought and arrangements

Now, having mentioned a and another and another, etc. learning that, it became a regular with friends, you can do it all

couple of strategies, the real This may not be all on the same part of teaching preparation for where you usually ride your

secret lies in getting the day, but that is also quite trail riding in all my courses. We horse. Here are the main

relationship with you so strong possible so long as you don't add have to be able to think ahead elements to address in your

that they don't even care about another horse until your horse is and rehearse in our minds what preparation:

the other horses. All they should completely relaxed each time to do in every kind of situation 1. Equine Psychology

focus on is you and as long as you added one.because we can't always 2. Approach and Retreat

simulate everything with our 3. Simulations

horses. 4. Repetition and Testing

Some people and some horses

are naturally more confident. 1. Equine Psychology

They tend to be the left-brain Always try to think about

types, but that is not a things from your horse's point of

guarantee. People can lose their view, because it's different from

nerve for whatever reason, be a human's. Horses are herd

confident in one situation and not animals, so when in a group,

another same with horses. So herd dynamics prevail: who is

it's important not to make any most dominant, what is the

assumptions always check pecking order, where am 'I' in the

things out. Success is all about pecking order, if one runs we all

preparation. run etc.

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