If your horse was a dog, would he be a Bull Dog? If your horse is a tough working partner, loves routine, and is often a “one person” horse, he is like a Bull Dog. This temperament type is also a consistent performer and may have a sweet tooth. And if your horse is like … Continue Reading »
Buying your dream horse is a huge investment, not only initially but as an ongoing expense. Making the wrong choice can be a very expensive mistake. Not only can the wrong horse cost you money, but buying a horse that is not a match for your skill level or imagined activities could actually put you … Continue Reading »
Metal is the material we turn to when we need a structure to be strong. Metal is cold and rigid. We do not generally build our houses out of metal because we want a warmer feel to where we live. Metal buildings are used for warehouses because they provide maximum protection for the contents within … Continue Reading »
Welcome to the second in a series of articles on the essence of each temperament type horse. These articles are meant to offer a different perspective on each temperament type based on that type’s elemental basis. If you have felt somewhat confused by horse temperament typing, hopefully this series of articles will help you “feel” … Continue Reading »
Fire is beautiful but must be handled with care. At an early age kids are taught not to play with matches or put their fingers into a flame. Yet most of us had to learn the hard way that even though fire looks beautiful and inviting, it is hot and should not be played with. … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would he be a Golden Retriever? If your horse is ultimately dependable, but demands absolute fairness and a person he can trust, then he probably is like a Golden Retriever. This temperament type is also a versatile, hard-working performer, but not personally highly ambitious. And if your horse is … Continue Reading »
If you know your equine partner too well, or if you don’t know him enough, you may have trouble figuring out his horse temperament type. Don’t worry … lots of people have this problem. Lots of people have this problem not just with their horses, but with their life partners as well, so it’s no … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would he be an English Sheepdog? If your horse loves to have fun, and is affectionate, uncomplaining, reliable, good with kids (when trained), and likes to figure things out … then he might very well be an English Sheepdog! And if your horse is like an English Sheepdog, then … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would she be a Border Collie? If your horse is speedy, high-energy, courageous, talented, and virtually unstoppable … and definitely needs help channeling her energy productively, then she would probably be a Border Collie! And if your horse has Border Collie characteristics, then she is probably a Water/Fire or … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would he be a Dachshund? If your horse is impish, mercurial, and can act COMPLETELY differently from day to day, then he very well might be a Dachshund! And if your horse has Dachshund traits, then he is probably a sassy Wood/Fire or Jue Yin temperament type. Giggle over … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would she be a Jack Russell Terrier? If your horse is the ultimate competitor, a tad stubborn (often to the point of rebellion), and a bold and capable athlete … then your horse might very well be a Jack Russell Terrier. And if your horse has Jack Russell Terrier … Continue Reading »
If your horse could have anything for Christmas what would it be? Find out in our latest YouTube video on the 12 Days of Christmas. Check it out! If you cannot view the video above, please click this link: Horse Harmony’s 12 Days of Christmas If you missed our fun videos on the other four … Continue Reading »
Horse temperament typing can sometimes be like those picture puzzles that just look like geometric patterns, but in reality hide an image of a sandy beach with palm trees. With these picture puzzles, once you get the “Aha!” and see the hidden picture, you wonder how you missed seeing it for so long. Horse temperament … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would he be a Blue Heeler? If a strong competitive streak, boldness, courage, high energy, and a tendency toward destruction when bored are characteristics of your horse, then he might just be a Blue Heeler! These character traits would also make your horse a tough Wood temperament type. Our … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would she be a Greyhound? If sensitivity, noble looks, a deep need for safety, and gorgeous movement characterize your horse, she might very well be a Greyhound … and a Water temperament type horse. Check out our latest video about the Water horse temperament type (a.k.a. the Greyhound) on … Continue Reading »
If your horse was a dog, would he be a German Shepherd? Not sure? Check out our new fun-loving and somewhat patriotic video about the Metal horse temperament type (a.k.a. the German Shepherd) on YouTube. Is Your Horse a German Shepherd? If you missed our past videos on Labradors and Poodles, check them out (along … Continue Reading »
We had tons of fun interacting with people about the “Is Your Horse a Labrador” video. If you missed it, check it out on our new interactive page: Horse Harmony Facebook Fan Page (please hit the Like button if you like what you see!) The Labrador video was about the fun-loving and food-loving Earth horse … Continue Reading »
In my veterinary practice, I have discovered that treating a horse according to his temperament type is one of the most important factors to horse health and happiness. I’ve been talking to lots of people about this around the country. I’ve been writing about it in blogs and newsletters. Some people get it. Some people … Continue Reading »
Believe it or not, horses can become depressed, just like people. A depressed horse can show symptoms such as a lack of motivation, low energy, dull hair, or even chronic illness. Luckily, horses are fairly straightforward, which means that horse depression can often be treated with simple changes to in the horse’s management program or … Continue Reading »
The word “burnout” is now being used a lot in regard to horses, but do we really know what burnout means or how it feels to a horse? Burnout can be a complicated condition, and manifests differently in different temperament horses. In short, burnout is the condition where the horse has been pushed beyond his … Continue Reading »