Full Circle Horseman

07/08/2024

Looking for your 1st or next equine partner?
Perhaps this will help...
https://www.fullcirclehorseman.com/horsesearchform

07/04/2024

Yall have a spectacular day!
While you do, at some point take a moment and remember why...

06/15/2024

Be present in the moment. Be a mindful, Intentional leader. Both horse & human will respond in a meaningful way.

06/14/2024

Ride with intent & purpose.

06/10/2024

When I am teaching horse and human, all of my perceptions observations & actions are based on 2 choices I make. 1) Being present in the moment which enables me to set accurate
expectations. 2) I choose to be & remain the leader.
Because

05/20/2024

4 top notch qualities you'll find in every successful leader.
True leadership begins & ends within ourselves.

03/23/2024

Howdy folks.
This year at Full Circle Horseman my teaching, training, clinics, and sessions will focus on something your horse (& frankly most humans) need: Leadership! Natural. Mindful. Accurate. Always intentional, leadership.
Leadership is a matter of intelligence, trustworthiness, service, courage & discipline. Leadership is not something we are born with; however, thankfully it is a skill you can learn.
Leadership is something you do, not something you are. It is a set of individual, conscious, thoughts and actions we make to uplift & support an inclusive pursuit of a vision.
To simplify, in Full Circle Horsemanship terms; Leadership is an influential power-relationship in which the power of one (the leader/teacher/trainer) promotes mindful movement and desired change in others (horse, student, follower).
Follow along as I take my horses, students & clients on this journey…

12/27/2023

Yall &

12/24/2023

Set your expectations based in reality.
In horsemanship as in life...

12/23/2023

Be one or find one...

12/21/2023

12/20/2023

Yall &

12/18/2023

Seriously!

12/11/2023

Setting expectations based in reality & truth.

12/06/2023

09/14/2023

Do your actions & communications draw connection or bring a dis-connect?

08/05/2023

Red & I just want to take a moment to give a shout out to all our "preferred partners, colleagues & vendors", for all they do for both horses and humans...
Horsin' Around Ranch
Sound Equine Options
Helmuth Brix Lenz
Unicorn Riding PDX
Once Upon a Rescue
You can also find them all on my links page here.
https://www.fullcirclehorseman.com/partners

07/25/2023

You know that look your horse gives you & you think to yourself,,, what did you just say??? (You know the one)
Here's the direct translation. Your welcome...

07/19/2023

Today's "check your cinch"...
How much of the conversation are you actually participating in?
Always seek the full connection, your horse is...

06/09/2023

Today's "check your cinch"..
Common goals? What are you & your seeking today? Are you both on the same page?

05/13/2023

My definition & use of the term; "natural horsemanship"...
https://www.fullcirclehorseman.com/principles

At Full Circle Horseman, these principles are fundamental to my lessons and define the way we will interact. First and foremost, the horse’s wellbeing is paramount; anything other than that has no place here. We do not use pain or fear as motivation.

02/23/2023

Today's

Once you actually find the "feel", it becomes something we all continue to seek more of...
My hope for yall today is may you all find the feel & never get your fill.

01/18/2023

Finding Your Equine Partner...
From start to finish, Mark can help you find your next equine partner.
His services include:

Defining clear goals for you and your future horse including assessing your riding abilities, boarding facility, and setting your budget.

Searching and reviewing reputable sources and listings to produce a short list.

Visit on-site with you for your initial evaluation and final pre-purchase exam (with a vet).

Supervise and record your trial ride or ride on your behalf.

Provide his professional and experienced opinion on fit and pricing based on market demand.

Help you prepare and negotiate a fair price.

And finally, supporting you and your horse transition to a new home and partnership!



https://www.fullcirclehorseman.com/services

01/08/2023

12/25/2022

10/27/2022

At Full Circle Horseman, these principles are fundamental to my lessons and define the way we will interact. First and foremost, the horse’s wellbeing is paramount; anything other than that has no place here. We do not use pain or fear as motivation.

10/17/2022

Amara and I getting to know each other.
We will be working on cleaner (far easier to understand) 2 way communication & confidence building exercises.
Yall make it a great week...

10/13/2022

At Full Circle Horseman, these principles are fundamental to our horsemanship method, clinics and define the way we will interact.

First and foremost, the horse’s wellbeing is paramount; anything other than that has no place here. We do not use pain or fear as motivation.

Your energy and intention will determine the outcome so you must practice:

Patience - don’t be in a hurry because you’ll only take the horse to the wrong place faster!

Self-Control - in particular your anger and desires, especially in difficult situations.

Humility - please leave your ego at the gate.

Two-way Communication - we are asking AND listening to each other

Self-Improvement - you have a desire to continually improve and learn from mistakes. If you are not improving on yourself, your method, and the horse’s ability to find a purpose and forever home, something is wrong. Stop and refocus.

Every horse will teach you something, some of them continually.

The horse has situational awareness far beyond our abilities, so we work with it and not against it.

When you learn to listen for it, the horse will tell you when it’s time to move onto the next level.

As the late, great Tom Roberts once said, “Perhaps the greatest kindness you can do any horse is to educate him well.”

We allow the horse plenty of time and opportunity to become the willing partner you seek & he wants to be.

We allow the horse time to react, think and learn - these are not all the same thing.

We make the right thing easy & the wrong thing difficult.

The feel, timing and consistency of your “pressure & release” is key. Ask as softly as you can but as firm as you have to be.