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Have you ever wondered why your horse does some of the things he does? Horses fall into five distinct categories based on the Traditional Chinese Medicine 5-Element Theory - Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood.

Using this page, you can determine which category best fits your horse, and then learn the typical physical and emotional issues that usually can be found in horses of that type.

Look at the five descriptions below and decide which one most closely fits your horse. Then indicate your selection in the last box.

CHARACTERISTICS PHYSICAL: What is the horse's physical appearance & characteristics? TRAINING: How does the horse respond to training? SPIRIT: What is the horse's personality? RIDER:	Fire Horse Full Muscles Handsome Crisp-looking Head Fun and Easy to Train Intelligent and Eager to Learn Joyful with a Vibrant Personality Playful and Friendly Gentle Nature Good for Intermediate Rider	Earth Horse Dense, Thick Muscles Deep Heart Girth Broad-based, Strong Body May Not be a Quick Learner Consistent, Steady, Tolerant Nature Maintaining a Routine is Important Amiable and Kind Loyal and Friendly Shows Great Endurance Excellent for First-Time Rider
CHARACTERISTICS PHYSICAL: What is the horse's physical appearance & characteristics? TRAINING: How does the horse respond to training? SPIRIT: What is the horse's personality? RIDER:	Metal Horse Stiff, Rigid Posture Quick Learner Follows Orders Wants Order, Structure Even-tempered Nature Quiet Maturity Dislikes Excitement Beginning to Advanced Rider	Water Horse Strong, Dense Large-boned Body Shiny, Healthy Coat, Mane and Tail Stubborn, Resists Training Likes to Evaluate Situations Show Nervousness Under Pressure Solitary by Nature Hyper-Vigilant, Fearful at Times Survivor, Self-Sufficient, Resilient Needs an Advanced Rider
CHARACTERISTICS PHYSICAL: What is the horse's physical appearance & characteristics? TRAINING: How does the horse respond to training? SPIRIT: What is the horse's personality? RIDER:	Wood Horse Usually Angular and Lean Appears Energetic Difficult to Train Has a Very Competitive Nature Posses Determination Will Push beyond Apparent Limits Independent, Impatient Needs an Advanced Rider	YOUR SELECTION Select the type below that most closely fits your horse. Fire Horse Earth Horse Metal Horse Water Horse Wood Horse

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