Birth of the Balance Rider ~ Part One
© J. L. Hardesty
It all started one day in early spring, when the snow was softening from icy white to the pearlescent color that hints at winter’s end. Here in the Rocky Mountains, the transformation from frozen to fertile happens slowly. So this is an especially welcome change of seasons, when riders’ dreams turn to horseback climbs up switchback trails, gallops across broad meadows, and the music of fast-flowing streams in the high country.
Leading Nonprofit, Equestrian aid foundation, Celebrates milestone Anniversary with horseman in the Hamptons
Cocktail party commemorates nonprofit's dedication to helping those in need in the equine community.
Horses are Survivors
By Julie Goodnight
Julie Goodnight takes on topics you want to know more about in her online training library—part of her ever-expanding Horse Master Academy (http://signin.juliegoodnight.com) now with a free access membership to help you search for many training articles, videos and MP3s!
THE WAY OF HORSES
By Eleanor Blazer
Copyright @ 2016
Equine Wound Care
Horse owners joke about wrapping horses in “bubble-wrap” to protect them from injury. Unfortunately we can’t, so we have to deal with the resulting wounds when our beloved steeds do damage to themselves.
Before slathering, spraying and daubing on the many wound treatments available, several steps must be taken.
A Horse, Of Course
By Don Blazer
Do What You Love!
If you want to be rich and you want to be happy, then you must do what you love.
Simple as that!
“No it isn’t,” you say… You’ve got a job and a husband and kids, or a wife and kids, and a dog and three horses.
You can’t just quit your job and open your horse grooming business, SHINNING STAR, and do what you love.
Sure you can! And you’d better, because everyday that goes by is a day lost; you’re not going to get it back and if you spent it doing something you didn’t love, then shame on you.
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How to Put Your Horse in Balance through Proper Bending – Part 3
What it Means to Train a Horse Using Dressage Principles – Part II
Last month we covered the need for a solid forward cue, a responsive stop, a smooth back up, follow through and consistency. These are basic training principles needed for any discipline. The following principles relate to cowboy/western dressage and are also beneficial for all riding disciplines.
The horse must be relaxed and fluid.
Notes From Julie
The Big Comeback
Julie Goodnight takes on topics you want to know more about in her online training library—part of her ever-expanding Horse Master Academy (http://SignIn.JulieGoodnight.com) now with a free access membership to help you search for many training articles, videos and MP3s!
The Way of Horses
By Eleanor Blazer
Copyright @ 2016
Managing and Feeding the Weanling
Caelan (a warmblood) is a weanling with a challenge.
Every full sister and brother acquired developmental orthopedic disease (DOD).
DOD is the term used to describe musculoskeletal problems in growing horses. These problems include physitis (often called epiphysitis), osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and flexor deformities, such as contracted tendons.
A Horse, Of Course
By
Don Blazer
The Roman Empire owes the horseshoe.
There’s no doubt about it. Without the horseshoe there would never have been a Roman Empire. Oh, there might have been a good-sized Roman state, or even a major sphere of influence, but an empire? Hardly!
In order to build an empire, the Romans had to travel great distances and win great battles. And, to do that they had to change their “muscle” from infantry to cavalry. And, cavalry depends on horses which are not lame.
What is a “Broke Horse?”
Notes From Julie
Resistance to Canter
Julie Goodnight takes on topics you want to know more about in her online training library—part of her ever-expanding Horse Master Academy (http://signin.JulieGoodnight.com) now with a free access membership to help you search for many training articles, videos and MP3s!
THE WAY OF HORSES
By Eleanor Richards
Copyright @ 2016
The most important nutrient, water, is also the most neglected.
Horse owners worry about protein, carbohydrates and energy, but few think about the water.
A horse can live several weeks without food, but will die in five to six days without water.
Birth of the Balance Rider Part 2
© J. L. Hardesty
Before summer arrived, in that year when my anticipation of it was marred by fear, Jim presented me with a gift that soon found its way to the top of my best-ever list. Unbeknownst to me, shortly after the Sunday of my sadness, the creative genius I love began inventing.
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Training Outside the Box
“Training Outside the Box” is just in time for spring training. The “box” refers to those confined areas, such as arenas and paddocks, where many riders have spent winter training time. Let’s get out of the “box” and learn to train outside for more fun, but always with safety in mind. This newsletter series is going to help you and your horse do just that!
A Horse, Of Course
By
Don Blazer
Leather Care
A little lather is good for leather.
I’m glad it only takes a little lather, because cleaning leather tack is not one of my favorite jobs. It’s always one of those must do jobs.
Tack that is clean and well-conditioned looks better, performs better and last much, much longer. And with the price of tack these days, the third reason alone is enough to get me cleaning and oiling.
Notes From Julie
Resistance to Canter
Julie Goodnight takes on topics you want to know more about in her online training library—part of her ever-expanding Horse Master Academy (http://signin.JulieGoodnight.com) now with a free access membership to help you search for many training articles, videos and MP3s!
Western States Horse Expo Pomona
Features Star-Studded Line-up
It’s been documented that between three and four million years ago horses roamed North America. Since that time, with the influence of evolution and land bridge migratory patterns, the horse has played a critical role in agriculture, warfare, and transportation.
No longer needed as a work horse, today the horse is our companion and sometime-therapist, whether it’s in competition or for a trail ride. Or maybe the horse’s mane is where we bury our noses and tears. Whatever the reason, horses sculpt how we live our lives.
What is a “Broke Horse?” - Part II
Last month we talked about some of the problems horses can exhibit and the different standards that are applied to determine a “broke horse.” We discussed what a broke horse is not: a horse that refuses to go forward, is lazy, won’t move off the leg, doesn’t understand or respond to cues from the inside or outside rein, doesn’t back up with energy, and a variety of other behaviors. This type of horse may not be a problem horse but may simply be uneducated.
Confidence in the Saddle . . . How’s yours?
© J. L. Hardesty
Confidence is the belief that we can accomplish or handle a given task or enterprise.
A confident rider is a comfortable rider.
A confident rider shares confidence with the horse.
A confident horse and rider know, together, the joy of the ride and of their relationship.
If fear and lack of confidence are diminishing the experience for you and your horse, here’s a good place to start making a change:
Have Courage and Be Kind . . .
