One of the most amazing horsemen I have ever seen is a man named Harry Whitney. I think what makes Mr. Whitney incredible is his ability to be "in the moment". When Mr. Whitney is with a horse, he is present with that horse; he is aware of his surroundings, but his focus is on the horse.
I love being at the barn. I love everything about it. I love driving up the drive and seeing pastures full of horses peacefully grazing. The scent of cedar shavings, hay, and horses is like getting a whiff of heaven.
Are we mindful when we spend time with our horse? Are we deliberate with our body language when we approach them? When we touch them? When we feed them?