The Horse, The Human, The Truth

2025 NR 1 Season

"The Horse, The Human, The Truth" exposes the double standard in practices seen as abusive for humans but accepted in horse training. It urges for empathetic approaches and highlights expert testimonies and personal stories.

Cast: Edie Falco · Rachel Glasgow · Alison Macintosh
Genre: Documentary Series · Documentary Series · Science

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6 Episodes

1 - Part 1: Unseen Needs 53 min

Horses thrive on companionship, open fields, and freedom to roam. Denying these needs will lead to health issues, reflecting how human convenience often overshadows animal welfare. The narrative urges a more empathetic and respectful approach.

2 - Part 2: Violence's Hidden Echo 1 h 2 min

In Part 2, students explore their deep connections with horses, reflecting on how trauma mirrors harmful interactions. Expert insights explore societal pressures and empathy, setting the stage for revelations in Part 3.

3 - Part 3: The Control's Veiled Grip 1 h 7 min

This part explores the parallels between domestic violence and horse treatment, focusing on coercive control. It highlights how subtle abuse in "horse training" mirrors personal relationships, urging awareness & change in societal norms and interactions.

4 - Part 4: Beyond Power 1 h 3 min

This episode examines the roots of violence and control in human-horse interactions, questioning societal achievement norms and the inadequacy that drives power over others.

5 - Part 5: Obedience or Distress? 1 h 7 min

The episode explores learned helplessness in horses, where submissive obedience is seen as a power imbalance. It also highlights reactive behaviors often misinterpreted as defiance but as distress signals.

6 - Part 6: Finding Balance: A New Harmony 1 h 4 min

Explores transformative changes when people adopt a humane approach to horses, shifting from achievement to genuine connection, leading to life-altering effects for both.

Cast: Edie Falco · Rachel Glasgow · Alison Macintosh · Maria Webb · Andrew Byrne · Paulette Clark
Genre: Documentary Series · Documentary Series · Science

Languages: English
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