Exposing Vulnerability
Horses have a way of bringing out the vulnerability in their riders. I remember that during my horseback riding days, nothing about me was hidden. For an example, when my instructor suggested that we do a canter on the lunge line, I had to put my foot down and say that I was not ready. By saying that, I was vulnerable to ridicule and shame. Yet I was thinking about the welfare of my horse, because he depended on me to be a confident leader. If I was uncomfortable with somethi
