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Mastering the Ladder

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Careful Training Leads to a Bold, Confident Horse by Mark Bolender   Riding a horse through rugged mountain trails is something many people do on a daily basis, especially in the western United States. It’s anybody’s guess what sort of obstacles you and your horse might encounter on these trails, …

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 2

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Part 2: How to Teach Your Colt to Bridle by Gerry Cox   Have you ever been assigned the task of teaching a horse to take his first bridle? When we were little kids on the ranch we used to lure the horses to the feed bin, talk the horse …

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Avoiding a Lameness Exam

 With a well-planned training program   The sun is shining, birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the temptation is to launch full-on into your horse-training endeavours.  You may have kept fit throughout the winter on the ski slopes or at the gym but what about your horse?  Unless you …

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It’s a Process, Not an Event – Part 1

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Part 1: Becoming a Student by Gerry Cox   I don’t claim to be an expert horseman, by any stretch of the imagination, but I have had the honor and privilege of riding with great horsemen that are experts. I will never become a great horseman, heck maybe not even …

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Maintaining Mountain Trail Obstacles

Keep Your Obstacles Safe with Spring Maintenance by Mark Bolender   Spring is here and the mountain trail obstacles are being put to use again. Now is the time to check all the obstacles for safety and needed repairs. When obstacles are used on a daily basis one does not …

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The Quest for Beautiful Carriage

Educated Hands and the Action of the Bit by Shelbie Fredenhagen   The hand is the instrument of all instruments. -Aristotle Working the horse by applying what is known of physics, and the animal’s musculature system, provides the rider with an osteopathic way of working the horse. In this way …

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For Love of a Rescue Horse – Part 3: Building a Bond and Training

Part 3: Building a Bond and Training by Allison Trimble The best way to prevent a horse from becoming slaughter bound is for him to be usable. Though we are unable to guarantee our own security, we are able to give a horse the ability to be desirable to another …

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April 2016 Cover Story: Butler Hill Equestrian Center

Butlerhill Equestrian Center

Creating Fear-free Leaders that Walk through Fire by Catherine Madera   Cindi Plendl, owner of Butler Hill Equestrian Center, isn’t impressed by current trends in horse training and handling. This includes DVD training series that cannot teach things like timing or feel and grandiose exhibitions by professionals eager to make …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: The 5 Basics Every Horse Should Know

The 5 Basics Every Horse Should Know by Al Dunning   Question: When training a horse to do a particular task, how long will you continue to use a certain approach if it doesn’t appear to be working? Answer: Horses learn from repetition—good or bad. If you are using proven …

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Manna Pro Releases Three New Videos on Horse Training Techniques

7-part video series now available for free to horse owners St. Louis, MO (March 11, 2016)  – Manna Pro, the top-selling brand in horse treats, has introduced three new titles to its “Train with Trust”  video series about effectively using treats for training. The series now includes seven different topics, …

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