Practical Horseman

Passing On the Skills That Matter

One of the greatest lessons I have learned is to let a sense of curiosity and wonder drive me forward. It’s that curiosity and wonder that causes us to become horsemen—the fascination in all things. We’re eager to learn infinitely more about the horse, the horse’s brain and psychology, and the horse’s connection to ourselves. Horses will tell you everything you need to know about yourself if you let them. Curiosity keeps us learning—because you can never know everything there is to know—and it keeps us in pursuit of more knowledge.

I learned many lessons from Jimmy Wofford, and this one stands at the foundation

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