When approaching a problem with your horse, or a fresh outlook, fishing for information, make sure you don't become the fish. Have an open mind but not an open mouth so that you don't swallow everything you hear hook, line and sinker. All practitioners and therapists are sales-people underneath. There are things to look out for - sweeping statements, assumptions, anything that makes you feel guilty. They don't necessarily do it on purpose but I hear of the least qualified people of all, the least experienced, making a really good pitch. There are some tell tale signs - they often teach what they can't do themselves or advocate doing things that don't sound like good practice. Always evaluate what you hear, trust yourself, and remember that fish always taste best with a pinch of salt.
