Watching animals has taught me how much attentiveness matters to them. I see it with my cats when they ambush each other during playtime. One will hide and wait patiently for the other to pass, then leap out in an attempt to startle them. The game only “works” if the surprise is genuine. Timing and awareness are everything. They work at it, plotting the next move, the best hiding spot. They never seem to get bored of it. I’ve observed something similar with horses. I once watched a newly in

Having done liberty with my horse for 3 years now I find that I mostly use it as a way of tuning in. It's a liminal moment where she gets...

Kitty and I started having conversations right from the start. I remember when, as a wild thing, she politely asked me to move so she...