08/30/2026
When people still talk about horses as if they have the capacity to be 'manipulative'. 💭😒
It is the year 2026, right?
Have you picked up a book lately?
When we attribute their behaviors or responses to us their lack of willingness we really lose the thread.... what made them feel this way in the first place?
Above all else, the size of their frontal lobe and prefrontal cortex alone renders them COMPLETELY INCAPABLE of abstract thoughts and malicious behavior.
There isn't anything that diminishes my opinion of a human being more than lack of accountability. Horses all truly try and get a long, but they are prey animals and although they are exceptionally brilliant, there is really only one thing on their mind:
Am I safe?
That's it.
So, what are you doing to prove to them that they are?
Because if you're viewing them from the mindset that they are out to get you, I can guarantee your default response to undesirable behavior is to punish it. That behavior is only a response to one of two things: fear or pain. I would bet my life now and three lifetimes from now. Replace the horse with a toddler hypothetically in that scenario.
Your child doesn't understand, or is scared, or is hurting.... they can't articulate words well to describe what their going through. They do things to get your attention one way or another. What if every time they tried to connect and express their concern they were punished?
They would either give up or get louder. The way you respond determines whether you fracture or strengthen your relationship.
Tell me I'm wrong.
Provide evidence, too.
I'll wait 💅