Q&A

— To understand horses is to understand yourself —

Q1. Why don’t you ride horses?

Have you ever seen another animal sitting on the back of a horse in nature? Horses were not born to be ridden. Like humans, they feel, choose, and live with their own will. So, why do humans need to ride them in the first place?

Q2. Isn’t training necessary?

Before asking “Why don’t you train?”, ask instead, “Why is training necessary?”

Many believe that without training, horses would become dangerous. Yet in reality, it is often the training itself that causes stress and creates aggressive horses.

Horses are naturally calm and cooperative beings. When they resist, they are only protecting themselves from human pressure or fear. To call that “disobedience” is a human misunderstanding.

True relationship is not built through control but through understanding and empathy. Those who have experienced this know that the need to dominate simply disappears.

Q3. What does “resonance” mean?

Have you ever felt understood by someone without words? Resonance is that silent moment of mutual understanding.

When breathing, eye contact, and rhythm align naturally, a sense of trust arises beyond words. With horses it is the same. Resonance is not a technique—it happens naturally when the mind becomes still.

Q4. Can I learn even if I don’t own a horse?

Yes, you can. The goal is not to possess a horse but to refine the way you see.

Simply observing horses through video and explanation cultivates “the ability to see,” “the patience to wait,” and “the sensitivity to feel.” These abilities will guide you when you eventually meet real horses.

Q5. Is this a spiritual concept?

No. This is not spirituality—it is philosophy.

Equine Notion is not a religion or belief system. It is a theory based on observable phenomena that anyone can verify. There is no need for belief—only to look, to feel, and to confirm what is already there.

Q6. What does coexistence with horses mean for human society?

In a herd, order is maintained even without constant commands. Each horse observes others, senses distance and timing, and moves accordingly.

Human relationships work the same way. At home or at work, pushing with words creates resistance, while observing, breathing, and speaking at the right moment allows things to flow smoothly. Horses remind us that harmony arises not from control but from understanding— not from command, but from observation.

Q7. Can people outside Japan learn from you?

Yes, anyone can learn—regardless of location or language.

The laws of nature are universal, like wind and light. Whether online or in person, awareness happens wherever the mind is present in this very moment.

Q8. What inspired your research?

Most people ask, “How can I solve problems?” I asked instead, “How can I stop creating them?”

Problems may appear external, but often they are born within our own consciousness.

Horses reflect that inner state. They respond directly to human tension or confusion. Through them, we can observe ourselves. This is not about belief—it is an observable, repeatable phenomenon.

Q9. What kind of environment do your horses live in?

Our horses live freely 24 hours a day on 3.4 hectares of forest and meadow. They never enter the stable. They choose where to rest—beneath trees or among the woods— seeking shelter from rain and wind on their own. That is their natural way of living.

Humans often build fences to “protect,” but in nature, protection is learned through the horse’s own choices, movement, and experience. We simply create the environment and quietly observe.

Q10. What is the core message of Equine Notion?

Many ask, “How can I change a horse?” But the real question is, “Why should a horse need to be changed?”

When humans release control, horses become calm. They are not transformed— they simply return to their original, natural state.

The essence of Equine Notion is to understand yourself by understanding horses. The natural order is not something outside of us— it is something we already carry within.