I recently picked up a vintage horsemanship magazine from 1968. One of the articles described the training required of reining horses. The author wrote the following,...
I firmly believe that horses reflect back to us an image of our inner self. Their learned behaviors while interacting with our environment carry an influence...
The Journey of a Right-Brain Introvert Acquiring Hot Jazz years ago was a dream. Pat and I visited Judy Yancey’s farm near our Florida campus and...
Sweet Iron, chrome, stainless, copper, rubber, twists, smooth”¦.the choices are endless and can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing the correct snaffle bit for you...
Appropriate stirrup length is critical for all levels and disciplines of riders. It is important for safety, for rider balance and for the effective- ness of...
Whispers … Volume #14 Have you ever had a hunch … a quiet, soft, whispered thought that seemed to “pop up” in your head? I...
I can spot it a mile away. That blank stare on a rider’s face as they are about to enter the show pen or walk into...
How do I get more and better control of my horse? The answer to that question will come back to you as different as the Rocky...
I am going to explain the steps I use when teaching a horse to accept my touch for the first time. The techniques I use here...
There is something remarkable about the fact that a thousand-pound horse has the capability of easily overpowering you, but he doesn’t. Horses are wild at heart...