The Way of Horses

February 14, 2017, 2:37 pm

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Ichthammol – The Wonder Ointment

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The Way of Horses

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Eleanor Blazer

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Several million years ago horses grazed on plants that would be the basis of an amazing ointment. Known as icthammol, black ointment or drawing salve,

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By Eleanor Blazer
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Ichthammol – The Wonder Ointment

Several million years ago horses grazed on plants that would be the basis of an amazing ointment. Known as icthammol, black ointment or drawing salve, it is used to treat wounds, skin conditions and abscesses affecting descendants of these early horses.
Icthammol ointment is derived from sulfur-rich oil shale, a type of rock which is made up of organic material. After being mined and distilled, the resulting substance is dark reddish- brown to black color with a tar-like odor.

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Notes From Julie

February 14, 2017, 2:42 pm

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Top 3 Saddle-Fit Pains

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Notes From Julie

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Julie Goodnight

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At each of my clinics, my attention first turns to the horses’ tack to check for fit, adjustment and function. When it comes to saddle fit, my eyes always go to these three parts

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Top 3 Saddle-Fit Pains

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!

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Balance and Collection

February 14, 2017, 2:49 pm

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Balance and Collection

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Balance and Collection

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Balance and Collection

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Charles Wilhelm

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We often hear the words “balance” and “collection” along with a variety of methods of achieving these goals for our horses. There are many different opinions on this broad subject and the

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Palm Partnership Training ™

February 14, 2017, 2:54 pm

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Palm Partnership Training ™

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Palm Partnership Training ™

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Palm Partnership Training ™

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Lynn Palm

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In previous articles we have reviewed important steps to prepare for training on the trail, including reading the horse to recognize his inner energy level and working with him to release it

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Safety and Confidence on the Trail

In previous articles we have reviewed important steps to prepare for training on the trail, including reading the horse to recognize his inner energy level and working with him to release it. We have discussed preparing the rider through warm up and stretching exercises. Now we are ready to go out on the trail!

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Building Confidence in the Saddle ~ Part One

February 14, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Building Confidence in the Saddle ~ Part One

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Building Confidence in the Saddle

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Building Confidence

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J. L. Hardesty

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Comfort and confidence rely on balance . . . and balance relies largely on core strength. In this series focusing on RIDER confidence, we’ll cover a number of ways to develop this

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Comfort and confidence rely on balance . . . and balance relies largely on core strength.

In this series focusing on RIDER confidence, we’ll cover a number of ways to develop this fundamentally important attribute.

From this rider/writer’s perspective, the most essential physical attributes of the confident equestrian are: A Strong Core, Good Seated Balance and Well Developed Proprioception. The love of the horse, the desire to ride, and the value of miles in the saddle are also enormously important elements.

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A Horse, Of Course

April 5, 2017, 3:49 pm

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A Horse, Of Course

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A Horse, Of Course

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In Defense of the Horse

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don blazer

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Not all horse trainers are good, and not all are bad. But all get blamed at one time or another for something they have no control over – the horse which simply can’t win in the show ring

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In Defense of the Horse

Not all horse trainers are good, and not all are bad.
But all get blamed at one time or another for something they have no control over – the horse which simply can’t win in the show ring or at the track.
Some horses lack good conformation, or smooth gaits, talent or speed. The owner may not believe it, but it is true.
The trainer tries hard, does everything he possible can, asks advice, works long hours, but still the horse can’t win.
Is it the trainer’s fault?
Sometimes, but only now and then.

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The Way of Horses

April 5, 2017, 3:55 pm

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The Way of Horses

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The Way of Horses

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Eleanor Blazer

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Encourage your child to join a gang--it can lead to success! Youth join gangs to achieve a sense of community,

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4-H

Encourage your child to join a gang--it can lead to success!
Youth join gangs to achieve a sense of community, self-esteem, recognition and moral code. 4-H provides all of these things, plus educational opportunities.
There are more than 6 million young people in the United States who are members of 4-H. These young adults are developing leadership skills, self-confidence, communication and public-speaking abilities while learning about their 4-H project.

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Notes From Julie

April 5, 2017, 4:05 pm

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Notes From Julie

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Notes From Julie

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Julie Goodnight

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“Does my horse have a sense of fairness?” Recently, one of my Interactive Academy members asked me this question

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The Importance of a Solid Forward Cue

April 5, 2017, 4:09 pm

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The Importance of a Solid Forward Cue

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The Importance of a Solid Forward Cue

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The Importance of a Solid Cue

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Charles Wilhelm

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I believe that the forward cue is the most misunderstood and misused of the riding cues.

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I believe that the forward cue is the most misunderstood and misused of the riding cues. It is often ignored or simply unrecognized by riders as being a vital component of communication with a horse.

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On-the-Trail Training for the Horse

April 5, 2017, 4:12 pm

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On-the-Trail Training for the Horse

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On-the-Trail Training for the Horse

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On-the-Trail Training for the

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Lynn Palm

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We have previously discussed important steps to prepare for training on the trail, including reading the horse

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Who Wants to be “Leader of the Pack”

We have previously discussed important steps to prepare for training on the trail, including reading the horse to recognize his inner energy level and working with him to release it, preparing the rider through warm up and stretching exercises, and building safety and confidence out on the trail.

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Balance Rider for General Physical Fitness ~ Part One

April 24, 2017, 12:19 pm

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Balance Rider for General Physical Fitness ~ Part One

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Balance Rider for General Fitness

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Balance Rider

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J. L. Hardesty

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We are often asked if the Balance Rider is only for equestrians, or if it has value for people who don’t ride horses.

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Balance Rider for General Physical Fitness ~ Part One

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We are often asked if the Balance Rider is only for equestrians, or if it has value for people who don’t ride horses. So we’re going to take a little side trip before going on with our explanations/definitions of balance, core strength and proprioception.

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Don’t Be a Horse Whisperer

April 24, 2017, 12:34 pm

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Don’t Be a Horse Whisperer

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Don’t Be a Horse Whisperer

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Don’t Be a Horse Whisperer

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Don Blazer

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Horses don’t want you to be too strong. If you go macho-man, one of two bad things happens

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Don Blazer

Don’t Be a Horse Whisperer

Sometimes I like to pretend I’m the strong, silent type.

When it comes to horses, big mistake.

Horses don’t want you to be too strong. If you go macho-man, one of two bad things happens. The horse proves he’s stronger, or the horse gives up. In either case, the horse’s performance is always on the poor side.

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Notes From Julie

April 24, 2017, 12:39 pm

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Avoiding Feed-time Frenzy

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Avoiding Feed-time Frenzy

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Avoiding Feed-time Frenzy

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Julie Goodnight

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If you keep your horses at home, you’ve probably already developed a routine that makes your job efficient and keeps the horses happy.

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Large Animal Rescue

April 24, 2017, 1:17 pm

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Large Animal Rescue

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Large Animal Rescue

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Large Animal Rescue

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Eleanor Blazer

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Many of us grew up watching “Lassie”. The poor collie kept busy leading rescuers to accident-prone Timmy after he fell down cliffs, got stuck in quicksand or ended up in abandoned mine shaft

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Large Animal Rescue

Many of us grew up watching “Lassie”. The poor collie kept busy leading rescuers to accident-prone Timmy after he fell down cliffs, got stuck in quicksand or ended up in abandoned mine shafts. After a bit of drama, the rescuers successfully extracted Timmy from his entrapment.
Would the rescuers have succeeded if it had been Lassie in the “well”? What if it had been a horse? What if it was your horse?

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The Importance of Communication With Your Horse and Trainer

April 24, 2017, 1:24 pm

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The Importance of Communication With Your Horse and Trainer

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The Importance of Communication

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Importance of Communication

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Charles Wilhelm

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In communication with your horse, one of the first things to understand is that the horse thinks differently and speaks a different language than you do.

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Trail Training: Dealing with the ‘Hot’ Horse

May 16, 2017, 2:41 pm

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Trail Training: Dealing with the ‘Hot’ Horse

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Dealing with the ‘Hot’ Horse

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Dealing with the ‘Hot’ Horse

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Lynn Palm

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What is a “hot” horse? I am not referring to a horse’s body temperature; I am referring to a nervous horse. This is the horse that is tense and moves quickly.

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Dealing with the ‘Hot’ Horse

Our series on “training outside the box” continues with another training tip for dealing with common trail training issues: dealing with the horse that is “hot” while on the trail.

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Don’t Let Your Horse Get Thrush

May 16, 2017, 2:45 pm

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Don’t Let Your Horse Get Thrush

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Don’t Let Your Horse Get Thrush

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Don’t Let the Horse Get Thrus

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Don Blazer

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In the world of horses, thrush is not a songbird. It’s a dirty bird. Thrush is an unhealthy condition of the hoof which is most frequently blamed on a dirty stall.

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Don’t Let Your Horse Get Thrush

In the world of horses, thrush is not a songbird. It’s a dirty bird.
Thrush is an unhealthy condition of the hoof which is most frequently blamed on a dirty stall. It ought to be blamed on conformation and poor hoof management.
While it is true unsanitary conditions can be a cause of thrush, lack of exercise, configuration of the hoof and improper or inadequate trimming of the wall, sole and frog is more likely responsible.

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Feeding Transitions in the Spring

May 16, 2017, 2:51 pm

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Feeding Transitions in the Spring

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Feeding Transitions in the Spring

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Feeding Transitions

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Julie Goodnight

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My horses claim about 10 of our 15 acres of land, which you’d think would be plenty for half a dozen horses. Our house, barns, arenas, offices,

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Can all horses be trained?

May 16, 2017, 2:58 pm

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Can all horses be trained?

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Can all horses be trained?

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Can all horses be trained?

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Charles Wilhelm

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For over 30 years now I have specialized in working with problem horses and starting colts. I do have horses here at the barn that are shown in Western Pleasure,

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The Coughing Horse

May 16, 2017, 3:02 pm

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The Coughing Horse

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The Coughing Horse

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The Coughing Horse

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Eleanor Blazer

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The sound of a coughing horse can make things come to a halt. Conversation stops, chores are paused, training and riding lessons are interrupted as heads turn to look at the horse.

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The Coughing Horse

The sound of a coughing horse can make things come to a halt. Conversation stops, chores are paused, training and riding lessons are interrupted as heads turn to look at the horse. Could the horse just be clearing a “tickle”, or could the cough be an indication of a serious disease?
Everyone watches to see if the horse will cough again. Activity resumes if there is no more coughing – a slight pause in the daily routine. But if the coughing continues the audience becomes more attentive.

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