Bloss's Natural Horsemanship

12/13/2024

National Day of the Horse!

11/27/2024

Written by Moore Horsemanship;
The Truth!
Probably one of the most difficult things for me as a horse trainer is when I gain a new hater. It’s actually something I’m working on, to not let it affect me too much. While I want to be the type of person that cares, sometimes it won’t matter what I do, that person is going to dislike me. And to be a little more specific I’m going to just talk about clients that end up deciding I’m not worth the dirt on my boots.

Last year I trained a horse for a person, probably one of the best horses I started all year. Heck I was pretty happy and dang sure proud of that horse. But despite how I felt...I believe I lost that client and that client was one of my least happy clients of the year. I actually considered that person a friend until not long after they got their horse home. If I had to guess that client may very well hate me and be telling people what a lousy job I did with that horse.

Now from where I was sitting, that horse was as smooth as butter on a warm biscuit when it came to training. Very little resistance and wanted to be good. But the client got the horse home and couldn’t bridle it, and couldn’t work a gate from the horses back. So being a typical person they figured it wasn’t them, and they sure weren’t going to blame fluffy, so it had to be that dang trainers fault!! What this client didn’t realize is that they didn’t want c**t starting, they wanted c**t finishing. They wanted this horse to fill in any and all gaps when it came to their poor timing and feel. Well when it comes to getting a horse used to poor timing and feel I’m not your guy. I don’t offer that to a horse very often.

Also, when you take a horse home and try to work a gate, we need to realize that to the horse this is a brand new thing. Yes, he has worked two different gates at my house, but in his brain he hasn’t generalized that all gates are the same. This is the seasoning part of horse training. It takes time, and new, but similar scenarios before a horse generalizes that this is, in fact, the same thing we’ve done before.

In all c**t starting scenarios there’s going to be some time that it takes for a horse to get used to the way you offer things. You will offer things to that horse in a different way than the trainer did. Just like if your friend rode the horse he would also offer a different feel to that horse. With time and consistency a horse can figure out that even though it’s a slightly different feel, we want the same response. That’s why we recommend lessons. As riders we can help bridge the gap for the horse so he understands what the new rider wants. Be patient, spend time and effort allowing you and your horse to get on the same page. Whether your horse is finished or not, it’s going to take time for the two of you to be dancing to the beat of the same drum.

Another thing that I found interesting is that some of the toughest cases I’ve had, ended up leading to some of the happiest clients. These were the horses that I was not at all happy with where they were at in their training when they went home. But it was like I blew the socks off of these clients they were so impressed! So it turns out that not all clients are created equal. I like the realistic clients that understand horses are living, breathing, thinking animals. Just like us, there isn’t a perfect one out there. They don’t expect to get a push button, kid safe, and perfectly obedient in every way, type of result. Horses have good days and bad days just like us. And their progress looks more like the stock market than a perfectly straight upward rise.

If I really sat down and tried, I could name off several clients that no longer like me. Sometimes it’s timing, or bad luck, or they brought me a very tough horse and expected a unicorn in return. As tough as it is to overcome being disliked by people it is just another piece of my personal development journey. If a person is going to do anything worthwhile in life they are going to acquire haters. Sometimes the more haters you have, the more successful you are becoming. At the end of the day it’s not my job to fix how other people feel about me. It’s my job to be the type of person that I’m proud to be. To sit down and criticize myself, praise myself, hate myself, and love myself. I try to love where I am but also know where I’m going and know where I’m growing.

The balance between self criticism and self praise is never going to be 50/50, but make sure it comes from the conversations within you, and not the conversations happening without you.
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Moore Horsemanship 2021.

11/24/2024

Pictures of Years gone by.

11/16/2024

09/25/2024

I met David Bloss through a contact at Sunbury Animal Clinic. I have a quarter horse that became very stale and wild because I was unable to ride him. Although I still wanted to ride him I didn’t have a clue as to where to start. I ask David to take a look at him to see what if anything could be done with him. Reluctantly he scheduled to take the task on 6 months later in April of 2024. He would not make any promises with me but I guess that I kinda twisted his arm. 5 weeks later Charlie returned home a totally different animal and is now fun to be around. Although I am not a daily rider he is glad to get saddled up. Some days he leads Thunder and on others he will follow. He still a has a few quirks but nothing to worry about. He is good around a passing car and crossing a stream but the most important thing is, he will stand while being mounted. He has become the horse of this 72 year olds double hip replacements dream. David has become a true friend, he is always willing to give advice over the phone.
This Guy really knows his stuff and if anyone is lucky enough to get into his program ( please take the opportunity). You will not regret it!
I can’t say enough good things about this man!
Thank You David
Respectfully
Rob

07/19/2024

I wish I would have bought this mare. Thanks Louise for the pictures. History.

07/01/2024

""When a lot of folks can't get a horse to operate on a feel, in a snaffle, what most are going to tell you "hell, get a little more bridle, get a little more shank on it, get a chain on it" and then when he's really wanting to flip over then "tie his head down". If he really runs into the tie down then "get a bicycle chain over his nose".............I mean it DOESN'T STOP, IT BECOMES MEDIEVAL WHAT THEY DO.
But when you get a horse to where he's operating on a feel; it doesn't make much difference what you have.
Whereas a lot of people leave the snaffle bit because they flunked out, they failed...............and then they go and get another bit.
Of course these tack salesmen love that. They go and get another bit and then they flunk out in it, ruin their horse. Then they ruin them in that, then get another bit and then pretty soon they've got a whole wall full of bits and they still can't operate the damn thing.
All that money they've wasted on bits; they could've probably bought a decent saddle for the horse so he didn't have to put up with the junk they were riding in. Now that would have been something that would have been worthwhile.
So if you don't get it done in the snaffle (the basics that a horse needs, the fundamental movements that all horses need to do for whatever you have in mind for them) before moving on to something else, well............you're not going to get it."" - Buck Brannaman.
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06/28/2024

Tune ups.

06/15/2024

We are "Celebrating" our Board/Training Anniversary by Acknowledging The Dogs under our Training Program....By recognizing their achievements through the owners words....We know every Dog and Owner has their own Story to Tell...
We will have a featured Dog each week to "Honor" their success
Feature Dog this week is Lily❤️
570-486-3734

06/09/2024

Beginner Obedience Class
-Wednesday June 12th at 5pm at the Paxinos location.
NOW!!! board/training call for more information

Intermediate Obedience class
Saturday June 15th at 10 am at the Paxinos location.

- We also offer one time private training session for behavior problems. It's a one on one session working with your dog on negative behavior problems.
$75-$100 a hour + gas. $50 deposit required.

CGC class will be starting on weekends call or text if interested in getting into the class

- 2024 Agility Class time and date TBD
Dogs are taught on leashes. Paxinos Location! Must have 10 Deposits to have class

Hurry and sign up! We take dogs 10 weeks and up. All classes are outdoors and weather pending. If you miss a class you can make them up in any other classes I have scheduled. If your dog has a behavior problem with people or others dogs, please schedule a private .

- To sign up call or text for the address to send the deposit to hold your spot for any upcoming class!

- All class settings are 6 WEEKS long, meeting once a week for 1.5 HOURS. The cost is $200 per six week session and is non refundable. I do require a $50 non refundable deposit prior to class starting. This deposit will be deducted from the total cost of the class. $200-$50= $150 due at class. We accept cash, money order and NOW VENMO!

- Beginner classes consist of you starting a foundation with your dog. This includes and commands such as sit, down, loose leash, walking, leave it, coming to you, staying, and exercises. It includes a lot of socialization and positive reinforcement.

I strive on giving every individual dog the attention they need and deserve. I take time with the owners to educate them in understanding the mind of a dog and clear up any misunderstandings. My very first class is mostly theory to get the owners and the dogs to work as one.

It is important to teach with a personal setting, in doing so "no dog gets left behind" in achieving their highest potentials. For this reason I do not overfill my classes. I want everyone to have quality training. We can have time to have fun, playing games so the dogs can interact with supervised socialization. Through this they learn how to be well rounded dogs! You will see your dog's true personality blossom! It's a beautiful sight to see!

-Agility Classes
-Therapy Evaluation
-Obedience Training
-Behavior Modification
-AKC Canine Good Citizen Programs

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Call 570-486-3734 Marsha C.P.D.T- C.G.C.E

06/08/2024

Remingtons restart. The view of the valley looks nice.
Thanks, Marsha for the pictures.

05/27/2024

Remembering all that sacrificed their lives for our great country!

05/02/2024

Tune ups!

05/02/2024

I think this was in 2018. A Percheron/ Thoroughbred one of two I had started. Beautiful horses but BIG body horses.

03/14/2024

SO YOU WANT A GOOD HORSE? A well rounded, well trained horse takes years to develop and they are worth the investment. Good training isn't quick. Good trainers aren't cheap. When you take an un-started horse to a trainer, 30 days is not enough. 60 days is not enough. Longer is better. Yes, it costs money. Horses cost money & require a commitment and there is no way around it. Sit in on sessions once your horse is in training and ask questions. 30, 60 or even 90 days is not enough for the majority of horse owners to step in and continue with the success of the horse. You’re setting the horse up for failure. If you’ve taken the horse out of training too soon, not only will it affect the horse but you're also setting blame for the “bad trainer” that didn't get your horse broke and kid safe on YOUR expected deadline.
In most cases, what your horse and trainer can do together after 30, 60 and 90 days are not what you and your horse can do together. This means you need to be engaged in the process with your horse, in lessons and seeking to learn yourself if you want to recreate the education your horse is receiving.
The expectation of a 90 day horse is that they now have a solid foundation of the BASICS. What those basics are will vary from horse to horse, age and trainer, but understand that you do not have a finished horse by any stretch of the imagination... and you don't usually have a beginner safe horse. Having the expectation that this is possible, is unfair to the horse. Remember, your horse won't necessarily retain ALL of what they have learned when they go back home unless you continue to work with your horse consistently and with a similar set of skills. Set realistic goals and put the time in that your horse needs and deserves, it's worth the investment!

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03/14/2024

Those were good days! For love of the horse!

12/20/2023

I had a person call me today. Asked me about training.

It went something like this...

I'm a beginner I need help.

Ok

Well how long do you think you'll need for my horse ?

Ma'am I don't know I haven't met your horse.

I need her started. She's gentle. I'm thinking I can probably take her home and do it myself after 30 days.

Me... no.

So hear me out. 30 days, depending on the horse. Gentling. Saddling. Learning how to accept a rider. Learning how to carry the weight of a rider. Learning how to stop, guide around, have confidence while movement freely under saddle. Depending on the horse, getting out of the arena and confidence on the trail. Confidence without another horse on the trail. And the list goes on from there ....

At this point the horse may have a handful of rides outside the arena. A handful of rides. A handful of lopes under saddle.

This is such a small page in the book of the horses life. This isn't even a chapter y'all. It's a page.

Almost everything you and your horse do from this point out, your horse will be doing for the very first time... a new place, a new sight, a new experience...

And if you are a beginner... and you lack the confidence ... and you get into a sticky situation , you can create a lasting memory/behavior for your horse.

I'm not saying you need to leave your horse with me longer than 30 days to start because I'm greedy...I'm saying that because I want to see you succeed. I'm saying that because I want to help you and your horse get on the same page and be long term happy and successful partners.

While your horse is in training, Once a week you get a lesson with me. Do the math with the time I'm spending there with you including the full training. The feed, me paying my staff and everything else it takes to run things around here. I'm not making much on this...

I mean sure you can try... but it's my job to try to help you be as successful as possible. Mentally and physically long term, you and your horse.
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