Mindful work with horses, says neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton, can
enlighten the human handler as much as it benefits the horse.
Evolving over 30 million years to become the quintessential prey
animal, equines have developed acute right-brain survival skills,
such as leadership, awareness, empathy, and cooperation. In
particular the horse has finely honed abilities to lead,
communicate, and connect not with words, but with the vital
emotional energy described in the Buddhist tradition as chi. When
we learn the language of chi, we become more effective as leaders,
more attuned to others, and more joyful as human beings."Zen Mind,
Zen Horse" begins by examining how the equine and human brains
function, often related to their respective roles as prey and
predator. Going on to draw insights and wisdom from spiritual
traditions such as Zen Buddhism, Ayurvedic healing, and Yaqui
shamanism and from the great horse cultures of the Mongolians,
Bedouins, and Native Americans, Dr. Hamilton shows the importance
of developing right-brain awareness and quieting the left-brain
dominance of our Western brains.Seamlessly integrating spiritual
principles and practical applications, Dr. Hamilton shows how to
apply the chi-based approach to every aspect of horse-human
communication, including: - The act of grooming as a spiritual
practice- Techniques of alpha-horse leadership that make others
gladly follow- Gaze, stance, and gesture as training tools- The
irresistible power of infinite patienceUltimately, the author shows
the depth of insight humans gain into themselves, as well as
horses, after working with these amazing animals.
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