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Life’s Journey Evolves How We Train As a young horse trainer, I had great ambitions. Although my love for horses has always been true, in my youth I took a more self-centered view of our relationship. What could they do for me? I thought about what we might accomplish together, …
The power of positive training and positive discipline work together to create a harmonious relationship between you and your horse. This clinic focuses on developing trust, respect and understanding between you and your horse, all while promoting a safe and enjoyable environment for learning. You will learn positive reinforcement techniques …
Trail Obstacles Produce Training Opportunities for Horses and Riders Trail courses have many benefits. Primarily, they create interest for horses and riders and provide positive training opportunities. They can also be beneficial for the natural environment around us. Landscaping a trail course with a few native plants or a pollinator …
Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Improving Your Horse’s Flexibility Riding a horse who has achieved a high degree of suppleness gives a wonderful feeling to its rider. A supple horse moves fluidly and freely over the ground. Its hind legs reach well under its body while bending the joints of …
Response in Spite of Trouble This month we wrap up our discussion on the principle of Response in Spite of Trouble, having covered the foundational understanding and some examples of situations starting on the ground. If you’ve not been reading along, I encourage you to check out the articles in …
Horses Can Teach Unaware Humans to Do Their Bidding A few years ago, I was having trouble getting the right-lead canter from my horse Vali. He’s a very athletic horse, and quite capable of cantering on the wrong lead around a circle. Sometimes I could get the right lead, but …
Join Ben Longwell online via zoom for this Virtual Event with Live Q&A. This Virtual Event is FREE for members of our Horsemanship Community The Remuda! See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/ben-longwell-with-jeff-mundell-the-making-of-the-vaquero-bridlehorse PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Colorado Horse Source is not responsible for …
Response in Spite of Trouble Last month we discussed one of the most common questions I hear, which concerns what to do when a horse spooks or how to build confidence in a nervous horse. These are broad questions and can involve situations with a wide range of possible factors, …
Carson James comes to the Colorado Springs area! Amazing Grace Ranch is hosting this 2 day clinic! See event info here: https://horsesource.org/event/carson-james-horsemanship-clinic PressNews from the horse industry. Sharing today’s information as it happens. The Colorado Horse Source is not responsible for the content of 3rd party submissions.
Skills, Tests, Obstacles, and 26 Engaging In-Hand Courses by Waltraud Böhmke More and more horse owners hope to engage their horses’ minds as much as their bodies during the time they spend together, both under saddle and on the ground. The happy news is that the training activities we have …
