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Horse Symbolism

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The theory of meaning comes from Mead an American philosopher, he developed the theory of symbolic interaction, he theorised that humans rely on shared symbols in order to understand person to person interactions. It is these symbols that allow us to interpret the meaning of everyday life (Giddens, 2006). Horses have always had personal meaning to me. For me the horse symbolises strength, freedom and grace. The bond that is built between a horse and its rider is one of understanding and trust, the rider needs to trust the horse, but the horse also develops trust in the rider. This bond between animal and human is one that is shared and understood by all horse riders. While horses have no verbal communication, there is instead communication

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