“… start with a colt that is athletic enough and talented enough to do the job, and never let him have a bad day.” Photos courtesy...
For many horses, this is the season for traveling to horse shows and events. Considering periodic outbreaks of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) and other infectious diseases,...
Photos courtesy of Darrell Dodds Goal: To be able to slide your hand down one rein and with the lightest amount of pressure ask the horse...
Second-hand gold is as good as new, so my goal is to share my experience and help people accelerate their horsemanship journey. I have found there...
Unlocking TMJ Tension with Equine Bodywork The temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) is the junction of the upper and lower jaw. As such, the joint balances on the...
Key Word: Flexibility – susceptible to modification or adaptation; adaptable, willing or disposed to yield Craig Cameron, “Some people have a natural way with horses and...
Horsemanship Have you ever had someone tap you on the arm to get your attention? Your response was probably to turn and see what was going...
Barrel racing is a way of life to many people. It is an incredible sport that more and more horse owners are participating in each year....
In the past we discussed the basics of getting the horse to move and to yield to your leg, and the most effective use of your...
The Headset An element of grave importance is your horse’s headset in the hackamore. Do not misconstrue a dropping-off of his neck and head for collection....