Zum is very anxious and insecure. I realize that he believes the world is a scary and unfriendly place. He feels trapped. He is always looking for evidence that confirms his limiting idea. My job is to find answers in problems, to understand his confusion and to find possibilities in his limitations.
I believe I am good enough to find true love so I refuse to remain in uncomfortable relationships. Zum is young and anxious but our relationship is growing. He knows that I really love him. I want to gentle Zum and win his trust.
I tried to take Zum for a walk around feeding time and he was highly apprehensive. He wanted to run around on the lead rope and rear. He knocked me down. I have an opportunity here to have more compassion and understanding for Zum’s emotions. When he is expecting to be fed, he wants to eat. Once I feed him, he is a happy horse again!
