Curiosity Enriches Life

Even though horses are constantly aware of potential threats, they are curious animals. Flighty horses will run away and look back at things that intrigue them, while calmer horses will stand still and look, and cautiously approach that unknown object.

Sometimes horses don't want to be caught in the paddock because they know that someone is going to get out a saddle and expect them to work. They'd rather laze around. If you are not skilled with a lasso you can waste a lot of energy chasing a horse around a field. But, if you sit or stand quietly inside the gate with your back to the horse(s) they will eventually be overcome with curiosity and come over for a look. If you wait long enough they will be slobbering down your neck and rasising your hair with their breath. Moving slowly it's possible to slip a rope over their withers and they belong to you. Avoiding work is forgotten and they are ready for your joint adventure.

    Horses have taught me that curiosity enriches life.