Semper Fi Fund’s Horsemanship Program
By: Dave Caldwell Eleven years after he lost his leg in a motorcycle accident that no one thought he would survive, Mike Johnston found himself on a horse last spring,…
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Love Of Horses Translates Into A Moving Work Of Art
By: Dianne Olds Rossi The golden stallion explodes into the arena… as free as he was born… hooves pounding against the ground as the music begins to play… sparkles of…
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Dressage and the Western horse
By: Sue Kolstad Life would be unthinkable without the contribution of the horse. It is because of our need for various jobs that we have created and developed so many…
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Ken Rhodes Horse Shoeing – Powering Up A New Tradition
Use of Power Tools To Trim Hooves For every horse in the world, there is a different way to train ‘em. Or feed ‘em. Or catch ‘em. Or pretty much…
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Our Hero’s Have Always Been Cowboys
Meet Colonel John Mayer, United States Marine Corps, retired. His military career of 33 years prepared him well for the path he would travel after retiring. As a Marine, this…
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Choosing The Right Type Of Bedding
If you’ve got horses, then there’s no escaping it: you need bedding. But what type should you choose? Shavings? If so, what kind? Maybe Straw? Pellets? A variety of materials…
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In-Hand Whip To Reinforce Voice Commands
By: Lynn Palm When working your horse in hand, start with a simple cotton longe line, clipping it to the snap on the same side of the halter as you…
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Beginning Ground Training
By: Lynn Palm Developing your horse into a safe, willing partner for years to come starts with ground training. Often the problems I see riders having with their horses can…
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Dealing With A Horse That “Pins It’s Ears”
By: Lynn Palm If you’ve spent much time in the saddle, chances are you have come across a horse that pins its ears. Whether you are riding such a horse,…
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