How do you judge your horse’s condition and weight? Being too fat or too thin is not good for a horse, and either extreme can lead...
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,...
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...
Dr. Getty’s May Tip: Horses that graze on pasture 24/7 eat more slowly If you let your horse out to graze on pasture for only a...
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...