Two people, one horse – and two completely different interpretations.
“He’s scared.” – “No, he’s just being stubborn.”
Both convinced they’re right.
This episode dives into why perception isn’t the same as truth, how our brains constantly predict what we see, and why that means we often misread our horses.
Celina explores what science really says about emotions in horses – from Cathrynne Henshall to Karen Merkies and Wathan & McComb – and why “excitement” doesn’t automatically mean “joy.”
You’ll also learn how to read your horse more accurately and empathetically, without falling for the traps of projection, bias, or anthropomorphism – grounding your observations in scientific evidence rather than assumptions.
