“Allan Hamilton identifies a clear path to happiness, prioritizing real horse sense—the herd function, or common good among horses—over self-centered materialism.”

— STEPHEN KIESLING, founding editor of Spirituality & Health

Available April 13, 2027

A new book by Allan Hamilton, M.D.

Allan Hamilton M.D. sees humans as predators whose behavior is driven by the power of the pack—fight for what you want, strive to be on top—and asks what we would be like if we leaned instead on the harmony of the herd, a model in which members look out for each other and cooperate for the benefit of all. In particular, he applies what he has learned from decades of working with and training horses to ways in which humans can shape their own behavior and look at the world in a whole new way. Horses can teach us the importance of empathy, patience, communication, and adaptability, helping us to foster personal development, improve interpersonal relationships, and navigate the complexities of a world that often seems increasingly chaotic and overwhelming.

A lifetime of working with horses has inspired Allan Hamilton to believe that their collaborative, inclusive way of life—what he calls the herd model—gives us the key to creating better relationships with other humans and with the natural world. 

His thought-provoking essays leave us with an important question: Could the future of humanity depend on us acting more like herd animals rather than predators?