Author Description

The Equus Manifesto outlines what's wrong with traditional riding and training practices and the resulting psychological damage done to the horses abused under such misguided methods. From clearly defining the various terms associated with abuse to discussing what needs to change in the horse industry, The Equus Manifesto calls on horse lovers everywhere to elevate their understanding about what might be ethically and morally incorrect in their training programs. Referring to scientific research in animal behavior, and documenting psychological disorders as post-traumatic stress, dissociation, and learned helplessness, The Equus Manifesto brings to light many challenges that are facing horses and equine rescues and asks some very difficult moral questions. A definite must read for any serious horse lover. (Author's Note: Some readers have not understood the intention for this work. This is a manifesto. A manifesto is a published verbal declaration of the personal & professional views of the issuer. In this instance, The Equus Manifesto is designed to get people to think about their reasons behind why they choose to elicit domination and control using ancient technologies of force and pain over another living being from a scientific, psychological and spiritual perspective. I've invested over twenty years of research into animal behavior and rehabilitation. This has been a life-long passion of mine. )