Horsemanship

Editor’s Postcard: What Makes a Horseman?

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Photo by Kim Roe

It’s a Lifelong Trip horse·​man, noun, 14th century 1. a rider or driver of horses; especially: one whose skill is exceptional2. A person skilled in caring for or managing horses Merriam Webster Dictionary A long time ago I was at a dressage show sitting on my tack trunk in front of …

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Trail Savvy: Six Principles to Better Horsemanship

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Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole

Ideas to Foster Growth, Resilience, and Effectiveness While doing clinics at Equifest in Kansas, I paused to check out the weekly Ty Evans newsletter. I’m glad I did. Ty posted a list of six principles of a high-performance mindset, gleaned from Justin Su’a, a mental performance coach for elite athletes. …

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The Cowboy & The Jump Jockey, How A Champion Racehorse Was Saved

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March 31, 2024 Solvang, California: Amazing stories unfold in the podcast episode #251 about how champion horses are made when the trainers get it right for the horse.  Born in the United Kingdom and famous in Germany for working with Monty Roberts on some remarkable horses, Simon Stokes is a fearless Jump Jockey and patient trainer. When the …

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New & Noteworthy: Something for Everyone at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo March 22–24

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Matt Livengood. Photo by Carrie Sigglin.

Few things bring horse people together like an expo, and here in the Northwest we have the good fortune to attend and participate in the 23rd annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo March 22–24 in Albany, Oregon, at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center. The Expo will once again …

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PEAK Training Challenge

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You’re invited to the Performance Equine Adoption Kickstart (PEAK) Training Challenge! It’s a thrilling demonstration and adoption event, free for all to attend. Leading up to the showcase, dedicated trainers from Colorado are paired with unstarted or lightly handled horses from Colorado Horse Rescue for 100 days. This partnership aims …

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Community News: What Makes a Good Instructor?

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CHA Region One Conference is February 29 – March 3 By Phil Peterson – CHA Region 1 Director Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA has a new website. Visit www.CHA.Horse for more …

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Cover Story: The 23rd Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

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Photo credit Alise Lamoreaux. BlackPearl Friesian Dance Troupe.

The Show Continues, March 22–24, 2024! Compiled by Kim Roe Few things bring horse people together like an expo, and we here in the Northwest are lucky to have the opportunity to attend and participate in the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in Albany, Oregon. The 23rd annual expo, presented …

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Media Barn: Book Review – The Horse is My Teacher

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Lessons from the Ranch: Training, Riding, Luck, and Love By Van Hargis Van Hargis grew up in the saddle on an East Texas ranch, training his first horse at age 12 and eventually making a living starting cutting and reining colts, many of which would leave his hands to become …

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On the Bridle Path: Awareness

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This inaugural, three-hour workshop has been developed for anyone who works with horses and has a desire for greater connection and communication to improve their relationship with their equine partner. Using experiential learning activities and interactive demonstrations, we will be practicing self-awareness and learning more about the language of the …

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Full Immersion Alternative Horsemanship Clinic

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Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Harvey’s “Full Immersion Clinic” was developed to create a variety of learning opportunities to help equine enthusiasts refine their understanding of equine behavior and communication. She includes numerous topics with participants learning both while unmounted and mounted, and in both individual and group sessions. These safe, …

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