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Training for Relationship

Discover the Root of Many Common Behavioral Issues by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship       I get a lot of questions about addressing behavioral issues. The problems vary from the overly aggressive horse, to the horse that is scared of everything. Horses come in two basic categories: dominant and …

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Pressure Proof Your Riding

How Your Mindset Influences Riding Success and Enjoyment by Daniel Stewart   Karen asks, “I recently moved up a level and the added pressure is making it hard for me to stay positive. Is there anything I do to enjoy myself again?”     This is a wonderful question. Our horses mean …

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Riding Well Grounded

Breaking Down the Elements by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course     We have all sorts of fun visitors at Fire Mountain Trail Course and Darryl Weidkamp and his horse Clancy were no exception. Darryl is an avid backcountry rider and had previously been to our trail course as a …

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Mastering the Water Box

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How to Successfully Navigate a Troubling Obstacle   by Mark Bolender I once overheard a spectator sitting next to the water box obstacle at a Bolender Mountain Trail Challenge mutter, “The evil water box wins again!” The horse was doing great, but then refused to step into the water box. …

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Riding Well Grounded

Staying Connected on the Trail by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Obstacle Course   I was recently reminded how great it is to have well versed ground communications with my horse while out on a trail ride with a friend. We had just completed the clearing of a beautiful trail loop on …

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Learning the Trade

What to Expect Out of an Apprenticeship Experience by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship   There are many ways you can learn about horses and training, but if your goal is to be a professional in the horse industry, you must gain experience in that world. I get loads of …

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Loose Horse!

Four Logical, and Safe, Ways to Handle the Drama of a Wayward Horse by Raye Lochert   Recently I was on a training ride with a client’s horse in my favorite park. The horse was exceptional and I felt very secure on him. He just needed time and miles. While walking up …

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Riding Well Grounded

One Step at a Time by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course   I was watching a Buck Brannaman DVD a while back and he made the comment that working with our horse is like a dance. He was talking about being one-on-one with the horse, with you as the leader …

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Tack for Showing at Mountain Trail and AQHA Trail Challenge

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Dress for Success on Show Day   by Mark Bolender The new discipline of mountain trail displays what is to be the ideal mountain trail horse. This horse should show good forward movement which is confident, bold, and safe.  The horse also should give the impression that it can cover …

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Bits and Bridles

How Your Horse’s Headgear Influences Movement and Behavior by Dennis Reis and Corinne Burt     Walk into any tack shop or open any tack catalog and you’re likely to be overwhelmed with the arsenal of available bits and bridles. Most specialty bits that are marketed to solve behavior issues …

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