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nam78_two

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8. That is lovely

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 06:04 PM

Jan 2021

Key emphasized that he used only patience and kindness in teaching the horse, and never a whip.

I always feel terrible when I read about horses being "broken"; about the use of spurs and so on. Non-human animals have it hard. They are truly often voiceless.

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Dr William Key and his horse Beautiful Jim Key [View all] Beringia Jan 2021 OP

Thank you for continuing my education here on DU! abqtommy Jan 2021 #1

You're welcome. I wish they would make a movie about it. It needs more than writing Beringia Jan 2021 #3

Agree blm Jan 2021 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Beringia Jan 2021 #2

What a Fascinating Story - I Plan to Read the Entire Book and More If I can Find Other Writings Indykatie Jan 2021 #4

Will definitely order this book. blm Jan 2021 #5

I read this book several years ago and HIGHLY recommend it. I referenced it in my book. nt in2herbs Jan 2021 #7

A further note: it is because of this man and his horse that the movement to protect animals in2herbs Jan 2021 #9

That is lovely nam78_two Jan 2021 #8

Thanks so much for BlueMTexpat Jan 2021 #10

You're welcome Beringia Jan 2021 #11

I found the whole book online to read Beringia Feb 2021 #12