Sheldon

Horses have been my passion since the age of twelve. Most of my youth was spent simply enjoying riding - trail riding, galloping through pastures, swimming my horse in the pond, showing in multiple disciplines, and riding in a mounted drill team. 

Fairly early in my life with horses, however, I learned the dark truth that thousands of horses are sold by their owners, both wittingly and innocently, to kill-buyers for transport across our borders where they are kept inhumanely and cruelly slaughtered for human consumption. 

I learned what makes a horse at-risk for slaughter, how they end up in a kill pen, and, critically, how I can make a small impact for individual horses. I can't save them all, but with support from caring people, I can save some.

I am intrinsically motivated and determined to be a better person for my horses. In this quest, I've studied Pat Parelli, Clinton Anderson, Julie Goodnight, Ken McNabb, Mustang Maddie, Marijke de Jong, the iconic Lyons & Brannaman, as well as the amazing horse people in my personal circle.

I've taken bits and pieces from all, accepting what works for me, my values, and my individual personal relationships with horses. I'm fascinated by the horse as a sentient creature and have learned about them as a prey animal with a unique physiology differentiating them from humans, mandating that I interact with them in their sphere. Understanding this drives my dedication to protecting them.