Amigo is doing so well! He is healthy, curious, intuitive, and very sweet. He has flourished since he was introduced to his herd, and he quickly built strong connections. Amigo clearly trusts horses more than humans. When I go to his pasture, his herd comes to me, but Amigo himself has been evasive and tentative. He appears puzzled that horses would deliberately choose to be with humans.
Building trust- with horses and humans - takes patience, empathy, and communication. Amigo reminds me to "meet him where he is." As we work through his fears, build his confidence, and enjoy our time together, he has steadily become more interested in joining me.
The importance of connection and building trust- just two of the many leadership lessons I get to practice thanks to my horse.
