{"product_id":"a-voice-for-horses-issue-5-responsibility-online","title":"A Voice for Horses - Issue 5 (Responsibility) - Online","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: DE-CH;\" lang=\"DE-CH\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITORIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eResponsibility: Where does it begin? Where does it end?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe responsibility that comes with having a horse changes your entire life. Often, we only see the romantic side: enjoying time together, going on trail rides, competing in events—whatever your personal reason may be. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIn reality, these reasons are \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003ejust the icing on the cake. First, you have to “bake the cake” and take on the responsibility of providing your horse with a \u003ci\u003ehappy and healthy\u003c\/i\u003e life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eI believe this responsibility begins long before you buy a horse—with honest self-reflection. Why do you want a horse? What can you offer the horse? Are you willing to invest time and money over many years and grow into the person your horse needs you to be? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe main ingredients for a \u003ci\u003ehappy horse\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eare its basic needs: a suitable herd environment, plenty of movement, high-quality feed, and a clean place to rest. Our responsibility is also ensuring that our horse is treated with respect and dignity by whomever it comes in contact with, be it the stable staff, farrier, or trainer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe ingredients for a \u003ci\u003ehealthy horse\u003c\/i\u003e come from your solid understanding of natural biomechanics, properly fitting tack, a balanced seat, and soft, refined aids. Just as important is the ability to recognize stress, discomfort, and pain early on and take responsibility for making changes—because most health issues are self-made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe responsibility ends when we accompany our horse on its final journey. Caring for a horse is a huge responsibility—and at the same time; a deeply rewarding experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mein Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58237450518873,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4144\/0601\/files\/Responsibility_-_Cover.jpg?v=1780839188","url":"https:\/\/avoiceforhorses.myshopify.com\/products\/a-voice-for-horses-issue-5-responsibility-online","provider":"A Voice for Horses Magazine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}