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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM ADDS INSTRUCTOR OPTION

August 5, 2020February 3, 2016 by Press

DILLON, Mont., Jan. 29, 2016 – University of Montana Western Interim Provost Sylvia Moore announced today the addition of an instruction option to the university’s natural horsemanship program beginning in Fall 2016. “This new option fulfills a significant need in the equine industry for properly trained and certified equine instruction,” Olie Else, …

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Mountain Trail: The Italian Connection

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Mark Bolender

The Verona Horse Expo and Explosive Growth of the Sport in Italy by Mark Bolender In 2013 we had our first guest from Italy travel to Bolender Horse Park to evaluate and see firsthand what mountain trail was all about. They spent their time immersed in the sport, attending …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: On Becoming a Better Rider

August 5, 2020February 1, 2016 by Al Dunning

On Becoming a Better Rider by Al Dunning In this issue we celebrate the equine centered lifestyle. As most equestrians strive to improve their skills in the saddle, it seemed natural to ask Al his thoughts on becoming a better rider. Question: How much of good riding do you …

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A Better Understanding – Four Core Concerns Humans & Horses Share

August 5, 2020January 6, 2016 by Missy Wryn

By Gentle Horse Trainer Missy Wryn It sure is confusing with what seems to be information overload on how to live and be with our horses. Some people say “horses cannot be pets so don’t hug and kiss them” or “your horse won’t respect you if you don’t show them …

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Bred to Win

August 5, 2020January 1, 2016 by Jeanne Ball

Double S Quarter Horses Keeps the Vaquero Tradition Alive by Jeanne Ball “Horse and rider should always be an aesthetic sight.” ~ Colonel Alois Podhajsky, Director, Spanish Riding School. Vienna. Collection. Cadence. Impulsion. Grace. Fine horsemanship reflects pure harmony in motion, the elegant execution of disciplined mastery, immediately distinguishable …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: How to Select an Equine Athlete

August 5, 2020January 1, 2016 by Al Dunning

How to Select an Equine Athlete by Al Dunning Many people wonder how to predict the next champion, whether considering a homebred youngster or while searching for an unproven horse to buy. We asked Al these three questions about selecting a quality equine athlete. Question: When selecting horses …

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Virtual Energy Field Communication Between Horse & Human

August 5, 2020December 9, 2015 by Missy Wryn

By Gentle Horse Trainer Missy Wryn I think we can all agree that communication is complicated and when you add inter-species, human to horse, we soon discover our good intentions are not enough to be safe around a 1,000 lb animal. The range of communication we receive from a horse …

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Maintaining the Older Trail Horse

August 5, 2020December 6, 2015 by Northwest Horse Source

3 Factors to Improve Your Horse’s “Golden Years” by Jackie Davenport In the past months I’ve talked about how indoor or “arena trail” work can benefit both horse and rider and it is a discipline that many horses and their riders can continue doing very successfully as they age …

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Mountain Trail and the Senior Horse

August 5, 2020December 1, 2015 by Mark Bolender

Age Shines on the Obstacle Course by Mark Bolender The discipline of mountain trail goes quite naturally with an aged horse. While an older horse may struggle at the most demanding level of the sport, it can still be quite good for them. Recently I watched a healthy, yet …

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Rescued Mustang Fears Unloading from Trailer

August 5, 2020November 6, 2015 by Barb Apple

Q: I have a rescued mustang (about 15 years old). He was badly abused and starved when I got him a year ago. He is healthy, now and looks good. He is very timid, but would not hurt anyone. My question is, when I load him in a trailer (slant) …

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