Do you think of what you do with your horse as art-making?

Does the way you work with your horse have class? How about style?

Do you purposefully communicate with your horse through facial expressions? Do you understand his facial expressions in response?

Do the words dominance, commands, obedience, round penning, and alpha raise a red flag for you?

Do horses have dreams and aspirations?

Does what you do with your horse feel like play to you and to him?

Do you help your horse to become self-actualized - the best, fullest, most satisfied version of himself?

Is there a transfer of experience between your horsemanship and your everyday life? Does your horse help you to be more self-aware, more authentic, and a better person?

Are you interested in lifestyle artisanship? Do you craft your life with your horse so that it is wholesome and revitalizing, both on a day-to-day basis and long term?

Do you seek out expressionistic equestrianship - horses and handlers who look happy, full of life, and sincere?

Does your horsemanship focus on work or equestrian sport where the task is paramount?

Have you been interested in clicker training, natural horsemanship, classical dressage, Vaquero, art of natural dressage, trick training, horse agility, liberty, and trail riding?

Have you ever wondered whether or not humans should ride horses?

Would your relationship with your horse become boring if there were no more competitions?

Are you interested in the natural environment and like to get your horse out to be in nature?

Are you interested in artsy/green things like organic food, energy medicine, knitting, yoga, alternative health care, holistic remedies, and natural care for your horse?

Do you actively research any and all information about horses? Do you enjoy freely exchanging information and ideas with your contemporaries?

Do you worry a lot about saddle fit and bit usage? Have you looked at treeless and bitless alternatives (regardless of your conclusion)? Do you consciously try to seek out the most humane tack for your horse?

Do you like to contribute to the online community by posting in a blog, making youtube videos, or networking with others on Facebook?

Is it exciting to you to be part of an open-source movement that is not branded or copywritten?

Do you believe that you and your horse can make something better than either of you could alone?

Do you believe the moment is more important than the goal or task?

Do you believe your horse should enjoy you as much as you enjoy him?

Is it possible to do things with your horse that have never been done before?

Do you believe horses should be idealized - regarded as being better than humans?

Do you have a vision for your horsemanship?

Would you prefer not to see horses ridden in a flash noseband, twisted snaffle, or double bridle (regardless of whether or not you do recognize a place for them)?