18/04/2025
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The End of the Line: How I Save the Horses No One Else Can
Sista utvägen: Hur jag räddar hästar som ingen annan kan
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When the horse becomes dangerous and everyone else has failed, I’m the one they call. But fixing the horse is only half the work—the other half is healing the human.
When all else fails—when the horse is considered dangerous, unpredictable, or beyond hope—people call me.
I’m not the first name on the list; I’m usually the last.
Over the past 40 years, I’ve worked with some of the most challenging horses around the world, and what I’ve learned goes far beyond technique or trends.
This isn’t a story about gimmicks or magic—it’s about the deep, honest work required to understand horses, heal them, and, most importantly, change the humans who love them.
People often call me because I’m the last resort to try to "fix" their severely troubled horse. And yes, I’m extremely good at it.
I’ve helped thousands of horses and their owners during my 40+ years in this business, all over the world. Many of the testimonials speak for themselves—and yes, they are all real. You can contact the people directly, and they’ll tell you their stories firsthand.
I get contacted by both professionals and recreational horse owners. But they all have one thing in common: the horse is unmanageable, often dangerous, and sometimes considered so dangerous that euthanasia is the next option.
Being the "end of the line," so to speak, comes with two sides. On one hand, I take great pride in being able to help the animal—but even more so, the human. Because when the person gains a new understanding of the horse, they will never again behave in ways that "create" a dangerous horse.
On the other hand, the most frustrating part is that people often come to me only after months, sometimes years, of struggle. They’ve tried every method, trainer, system, YouTube video, online course—even spiritual healers and medication. And nothing has worked.
By the time they call me, they often say: "Well, this probably won’t work either, but at least I can say I tried everything before putting the horse down."
I hear the defeat in their voices, and I don’t blame them. I would probably feel the same way if I’d spent thousands of hours and hard-earned money with no results.
But please understand—this mindset makes my job a hundred times harder. Because in order to fix a horse, I need to work with the owner, too. And if the owner is stuck in disbelief or hopelessness, they’re not ready to listen—and even less ready to change.
Then comes the natural question: "Why should you be any different? Why should I trust you not to just take my money like everyone else?" That’s an extremely fair question.
These days, everyone promises incredible results using some new gimmick, a special exercise, or even a magic carrot stick.
Let’s face it—I’m not great at social media. I’d rather be working with horses than filming video clips. My staff handles the PR and online presence, so you won’t find polished YouTube channels or flashy podcast interviews. But what you will find are thousands of testimonials and a compassionate ear.
Many people will tell you that I personally spent hours listening to them on the phone, helping them through their horse’s problems.
So, why does what I do actually work? It’s simple: I do something completely different from what everyone else does. If their methods had worked, you wouldn’t need to call me.
The issue people contact me for is never the real problem—it’s just the symptom of something deeper. You could say my approach is as different as Western medicine is from Chinese medicine.
Over the years, people have called me weird, different, even autistic because of the way I "see" horses, communicate with them, and get results. But those are just labels. I don’t pay them much attention. Some even make me chuckle.
I’m not always the easiest person to deal with. I can be blunt or even grumpy. But it’s only because I see things so clearly, so logically, that I sometimes forget others don’t. And in doing so—even if unintentionally—they hurt their own horses. Often not physically, but psychologically.
And when they don’t realize it, they unintentionally damage their horse’s mental wellbeing—which is why horses become unmanageable or dangerous.
Horses are wonderful creatures, angels without wings. They will never hurt us on purpose. But they are large, powerful prey animals with strong survival instincts and incredible memory.
They’re not big dogs. They’re not children. They’re not deer or cows or moose. They’re horses—and they must be understood as such.
Truly respecting a horse means seeing him for who he is.
That includes learning to understand his language and his way of perceiving the world.
Think of the frustration you’d feel trying to communicate something simple—like "no ice in my drink"—while in a foreign country with no common language. Now imagine your horse feeling that way every day, trying his best to understand you, getting corrected or reprimanded for "not listening."
Even the most patient and good-willed individual would eventually explode. That’s why horses become "difficult" or even dangerous.
Right now, you may be thinking that you’ve heard all this before. Everybody talks these days about building relationships with your horse, learning his language, and using science-based training. And yes, those are beautiful words—but most of the time, they don’t work for the "end of the line" horses.
Understanding horses is not rocket science. Anyone can do it. But the real question is: how much do you want it? And how much effort are you willing to put in? There is no magic solution. I’ve tried them all. There’s only raw, honest work. But when you do the work, something amazing happens. A whole new world opens up. You create a bond and a partnership with your horse like nothing you’ve ever imagined.
Even after 40+ years, I still get goosebumps just talking about it.
So, what is it that I do that works?
In a few words: energy, boundaries, clarity, and fairness.
But most of all, presence.
The human mind must be calm and present.
Only when the mind is quiet can you truly see the horse for what he is. Only then can you begin to learn.
Because horses are prey animals, they are incredibly sensitive to energy and movement. Even the smallest gesture can make a huge difference. We, as predators, are not wired that way. We don’t worry if the bush 100 meters away is moving. But for a horse, that could be the difference between life and death.
What I do is read the horse. I feel him. I work with his entire being. I give him clear signals, provide an environment as close as possible to what he understands, and help his mind release the stress of misunderstanding. Once the mind is at peace, the behavior changes. The body relaxes. Partnership becomes possible.
And the horse becomes problem-free—for life. But only if the owner is willing to drop the habits that created the problem in the first place.
And here lies the hardest part: change. Change takes work and dedication. It requires being mindful of our actions at all times. And yes, it often means going against the grain—facing judgment or ridicule from "barn buddies" who don’t understand what you’re doing.
In Conclusion: I wish I could tell you there was a magic formula, a game, or a miracle stick that could fix your horse.
Do you realize how much money I could make selling snake oil?
But I can’t do that. It would be dishonest.
There is no magic fix. And certainly no quick fix.
Horses live on a different timeline. Things take the time they take—no more, no less.
But here’s what I can guarantee: if you let me do my job without interference, and if you are truly willing to learn and change your ways, I can fix your horse.
That is not a promise of perfection. It’s a commitment to a process that works—a process that can give you back the horse you love, and a connection you never thought possible.
by Stefan Forsman - Horseman Forsman
