Whispers from the Tent

Dr. Hans Nagel contemplates the the nature of the Arabian horse.

Attentive, alert, intelligent, with a sense of humor and with a very warm attachment to those people who love them, but an aloof attitude to those who do not, such is the nature of the Arabian horse. 

To acquire all the experiences to understand these unique animals needs a lot of time, patience, calmness, and also a certain kind of relaxed confidence. Those who will not take the time and make an effort to observe carefully and intelligently, will see and learn nothing. Only with time and effort can one come to know and appreciate the Arabian’s inherent qualities and patterns of behavior which need to be respected, preserved, and valued. 

In addition, one needs to understand the other characteristics which man has been able to modify by means of skill, education and confidence. To accomplish all of these requirements, it would probably be desirable to take some days off to escape from the hectic daily pace of work, in order to completely dedicate oneself to these horses and to get caught up in the fascination surrounding them. To learn from observation is a very efficient, reliable and at the same time pleasant and satisfying method. 

To acquire all the experiences to understand these unique animals needs a lot of time, patience, calmness, and also a certain kind of relaxed confidence. Those who will not take the time and make an effort to observe carefully and intelligently, will see and learn nothing. Only with time and effort can one come to know and appreciate the Arabian’s inherent qualities and patterns of behavior which need to be respected, preserved, and valued. 

In addition, one needs to understand the other characteristics which man has been able to modify by means of skill, education and confidence. To accomplish all of these requirements, it would probably be desirable to take some days off to escape from the hectic daily pace of work, in order to completely dedicate oneself to these horses and to get caught up in the fascination surrounding them. To learn from observation is a very efficient, reliable and at the same time pleasant and satisfying method.