North River Ranch

North River Ranch Experience that spans over forty years. Sharing what I feel is the best information on the Internet as far as True Horsemanship. Advocating for the horse.

Teaching people how to train with out using abusive practices. No spurs, no yanking. Horse has a say Riding Instructor, Problem Solver, Horse Trainer, Driving, Western, Lessons, Sales and Boarding

These are REAL friends
01/26/2025

These are REAL friends

We recommend Adam and Julie of Near's Tree Service. They took down the 70ft pine next to our home, one section at a time...
12/22/2024

We recommend Adam and Julie of Near's Tree Service. They took down the 70ft pine next to our home, one section at a time. Very happy with their work. Please consider Near's Tree Service in Newaygo County if you are needing trees and stumps trimmed or removed. 🥰








12/20/2024
12/16/2024

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12/10/2024

Coloring Book – ‘A Day With The Horses’
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Horse themed adult coloring book. Twelve original, unique drawings of real horses in their natural environment. Heavy, high quality paper. Learn the horses’ breeds, names and how they live naturally, as you relax and enjoy coloring these pages. A Day With the Horses is a great gift for both kids and adults who love horses. Use colored pencils or your favorite markers. Water color pencils work well also.

11/19/2024

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10/12/2024

We have two POAs that we'd like to find forever families for. Palomino Mare that went over height.... beautiful mare and I also have her 3 year old dark brown son. Both are champion bred...and correct. Also registered IQPA. PM me if interested in more information and photos. Thanks! Marta

09/26/2024

L-R: Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt & Bill Dorrance.
Photo by Julie Baldocchi.

09/26/2024

Agree...but it's also about your hands.

I have never used one here. Side pull or bosal only. I've had a few ponies that have been sensitive to metal, the size or type of the mouth piece...it usually shows up during the ground work phase. I will try different types of bits till I find a mouth piece and/or metal they are happy with. If they are happy in their mouths they will carry a bit quietly and won't be in a big hury to spit it out. It does take time to get them used to carrying a bit, but if they struggle and won't relax...that's a problem.

The type of metal matters... because the body is electric...and metal can create a current in the mouth...think of the zing you can get if metal is put in your mouth. They can have the same type of sensation. Cheap bit materials are usually the problem more than sweet iron and copper. I use SS sometimes also. I will start in side pull then move to snaffle, bosal and then shank...prefer short shanks over long. Process can take a couple years to complete.

A bit is the most important tool in your box, spend the money and get a good one.

If your horse won't stop you don't have a bit problem....you have a communication problem and need to go back to groundwork and ground driving....teach horse what whoa means....then transfer to your seat...teach one rein stop. Reprogram. Don't get a bigger bit.

Best thing to do is to train the horse to ride from your spine, seat and legs, so you can stay out of their mouth.

Oh...and get rid of the spurs! You really don't need those if you know how to ride with your body. Your horse will thank you and should deepen your relationship.

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