Category: Training
Natural versus Normal Horsemanship
I am sure many of you have heard the term Natural Horsemanship. How does that differ from normal horsemanship? Normal is doing what everyone else does. Natural is doing what comes naturally for the horse. I have done the normal horsemanship for many years, even so far as raising and training a Supreme Versatility Champion [...]
Relationship and Muddy Horses
It’s a sunny Texas morning in January – clear, brilliant and a touch on the chilly side for the moment. My horses are shaggy; one is brown rather than gray, and one of the others could have been the inspiration for Charles Schultz’s Snoopy character, Pig Pen. In my little herd the geldings are just like [...]
Positive Reinforcement with Guest Farah DeJohnette
As I have come to work with some challenging horses and with the wisdom of time and experience, I have come shape my training around Positive Reinforcement. What is Positive Reinforcement?
Riding Fears? STOPP!
Loss of confidence, panic attacks, no longer believing in yourself – all this and more was covered in Caroline Putus’ interview as top psychologist Wendy Dignan gave her advice on confidence problems.
The Versatile Sidepull
Thinking about switching to a sidepull? Buckaroo Leather talks about the versatility of their sidepulls which can be used for a range of riding styles from dressage to western trail.
