Howdy Folks,
I remain
constantly amazed at how the worlds of writing and horses are so very similar.
I remember when
my agent was editing my novel "We'll Have The Summer" she pointed out
there were some scenes that are not totally clear to the reader. She explained
that, while I as the writer had a clear vision and understanding of the details
and Point Of View (POV), the reader does not have the benefit of all the facts
rolling around in my head. I would need to rewrite those scenes, and write as
if I were explaining the underlying facts to be sure the reader and I were, on
the same page. Pun intended.
It is important
that the writer sees what he/she is writing, from the reader's POV. When
developing a scene a writer must learn to see through their reader's eyes. He
needs to feel the emotions he hopes to inspire with his written words. He needs
to empathize with his reader to be sure the message is clear and
understandable. He needs to take the reader along, for the reader to truly
benefit. It's not always easy to step back and see what you're saying from
another's perspective, but it's always important.
It is also
important when working with your horses. We must take the time to see what we
are asking from the horse's POV, the horse's perspective. We need to be sure
that all the information we want to convey is clearly spelled out, included in
the scene. Just as we would if we were writing a story, a novel. All the facts
must be presented in a fun, interesting and complete fashion so our horse can
follow along and understand the story we are traveling through together.
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| Kessy and Dutch writing together |
Think of working
with your horse as a writer might think about the scene. Be sure to cover all
the details so they are crystal clear, one little step at a time. Look through
your horse's eyes at the scene, that way what you want to present will be clear
to you too. And remember to allow enough time for your horse to read and
understand your message. It's a little thing that builds trust, for the reader
and the horse.
Gitty Up ~ Dutch
Henry
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