Wild Horses Teach & Train Children

To view this video larger format, click here

Once Wild or Abused Horses Tame and Train Children:

“The horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its blood.”
Johannes Jensen

Sparks brighten the eyes of both children and mustangs when their lives touch. Pure hearts recognize one another then bonds of trust are often formed. Some children, like mustangs, have experienced lives of upheaval and sometimes abuse.

Other boys and girls may have special needs, regardless of their supportive, nurturing parents. Bonding, love, acceptance and something worthwhile to do are common needs for all; whether we’re young or old, disadvantaged or privileged and whether you're a person or a horse.

In the hands of a kind trainer, a wild horse develops a sense of trust and safety. They willingly perform mundane to adventurous activities, at human request. Stories of how a horse saved a person’s life and led a lost or injured rider back home, fill history books. Now horses, replaced by autos, will rarely be given those same chances, but they are through their peril, providing us a chance to save our humanity.

A wild horse, once gentled to accept humans as friends, often shows a particular interest in children. There's often an unspoken understanding between them.

The mustangs at Zuma’s Rescue Ranch in ( Littleton CO) who appear in “Children and Horses” trailer, have a wonderful home now due to the Messenich’s and Amanda Davis. The mission of Zuma’s is to rescue horses and children, partly due to an alliance formed with Gail Trembly, a foster parent whose life work has included, both children in need and a life long love of horses. “Children don’t like to go to traditional therapy, but when you offer a therapy session with a horse, their resistance goes away. The deep needs to be understood, seem to be mirrored between a mustang and a child. “ www.zumasrescuranch.com

Phillip Tedeschi a professor of social work, now based out of University of Denver grew up with horses. He is now developing many social work/counseling programs around the world emphasizing the healing aspects of the animal/human bond. His research and study groups confirm, “Horses, have a special ability to reach autistic and abused children, that people and other animals cannot”

If we teach the young to listen from their intuitive senses and forgive from their heart, like a horse from the wild does, we may help grow leaders who make peace on earth and goodwill to all, their mission for life.