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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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, … Read More
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, … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
