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Zackery Watson at EZ Ranch, utilizes and implements Natural Horsemanship in his training methods that caters to every horse individually.
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08/25/2022

Emily Watson and I had a lot of fun with this years freestyle. Cue the western standoff music, we got ourselves a gunfight!!!

08/22/2022

Amelio is settling in just nicely at his new barn!!!

08/21/2022

As ATFO 2022 concludes I am really happy to say Amelio has found his forever home. With the winning bid of $9,000.00. You brought yourself a REALLY GREAT horse. Very proud of this one.

Erin Brehm I hope he brings you as much pleasure as he brought me. It was a honor to be his trainer and caretaker for the last 100 days. I am now passing that responsibility over to you and your family. You all will do great, I just know it.
Happy Trails Amelio!!!

08/20/2022

Amelio’s Freestyle!!!
Thanks Emily Watson for being the best damsel in distress.

08/20/2022

Amelio did well yesterday. Struggled with some obstacles but we made it through. Dropped to 4th place overall. Will need a big day today with the freestyle. Still proud of ol Amelio. He is doing Great!! We go on at 2:18. Live feed on Appalachian Trainer Face Off.

08/19/2022

Amelio did very well yesterday. Grabbed the 2nd top spot. Today is the Trail portion of the event. We go on at 12:20. Watch live stream on Appalachian Trainer Face Off!!!

08/18/2022

We go on at 12:39 for the technical portion on the event. You can watch the live stream on Appalachian Trainer Face Off!!!

08/18/2022

08/15/2022

Thank you to all the sponsors, donators and volunteers that have helped Amelio during his time at EZ Ranch LLC!!!

Camp Pioneer
Dakan Arena
Justine Bolyard Saville Gandy B Veterinary
Aric Heckler Heckler Farrier service
Mike Hurst The Pragmatic Horseman
Billie Jo Linger Rising Sun Kennels
Rusty Linger Linger Farms
Russell Linger
Virginia Black Trubie Run Farm
Laura Wiencek
Jamie Barto
Competitive Horses and Partnerships
Ty Nestor
Elkins Tractor Supply
Elkins Southern States
Buckhannon Southern States
Claudia Pingley
Mountaineer Insurance
The Outpost of Buckhannon
Cindy Berrier
Sheela Cross
Clip Clop Click Photography
Susan Frenette Watson
David Watson
Kelly Starkey-Helmick
Leonard Junior Helmick
Ligget Supply of Millcreek
Emily Watson

08/15/2022

Trainers Changing the Lives of Adoptable Horses from Appalachia in a National Competition

08/15/2022

08/11/2022

**3rd Required Post**
Amelio has transformed through leaps and bounds these last 90 days. He has really become that once in a life time horse. It’s going to be bitter sweet taking him down to the competition next week. But it does give me some ease of mind that whoever hooks up with him will be well taken care of. He will always look out for his rider and do what ever he can to please. He may be a young horse but his mind and attitude is that of a well aged horse with a lot of miles under his belt. He’s a friend to all and doesn’t know a stranger. Bomb proof as they get. Doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. Shows up ready to work everyday with a smile on his face.
He is just one cool horse. Happy Trails Amelio.

Amelio’s Trail and Obstacle Course Challenge

08/10/2022

Amelio’s photo shoot at Dakan Arena with the one and only Brittaney Bragg at Clip Clop Click Photography!!!

08/09/2022

A sneak peak of Amelio before todays photo shoot with Clip Clop Click Photography!!!

We haven’t done much at all with ba****ck riding. So today seemed like a perfect time to start. Handled it well and neck reined very nicely.

07/31/2022

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We have several classes left that are still in need of sponsors.

Some are fun classes and some are more formal classes.

If you would like your company mentioned or a beloved person/horse named (or in honor of the Dallas Cowboys if you do wish -LOL)

Please reach out and let us know

07/30/2022

More pictures and videos to come but Amelio’s Trail and Obstacle Course Challenge was a BLAST. So much fun. Thank you to all who came out and supported. Can’t wait to do this type of event again next year!!!!!

07/30/2022

CHAPS Mountain Trail Clinic was a huge success.
Great Job Everyone!!!!

Don’t for get tomorrow is the Amelio’s Trail and Obstacle Course Challenge.

We will be taking sign ups up until the start of the competition.

Be sure to come out and support!!!!

07/29/2022

Amelio’s Trail and Obstacle Course Challenge

Set up has begun!!!!!!

This is going to be a great course. You don’t want to miss this.

There’s still time to sign up for both the clinic and the competition.

Both will be taking sign ups until start time of the event.
Or you can contact EZ Ranch LLC to register.

CHAPS Mountain Trail Clinic
July 29th 6PM-8PM

Amelio’s Trail & Obstacle Course Challenge
July 30th 10AM-5PM

AMELIO can’t wait to see everyone!!!!

07/28/2022

Amelio’s Trail and Obstacle Course Challenge

There’s still time to sign up for both the clinic and the competition.

Both will be taking sign ups until start time of the event.
Or you can contact EZ Ranch LLC to register.

CHAPS Mountain Trail Clinic
July 29th 6PM-8PM

Amelio’s Trail & Obstacle Course Challenge
July 30th 10AM-5PM

AMELIO can’t wait to see everyone!!!!

07/27/2022

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Amelio’s Freestyle!!! Thanks Emily Watson for being the best damsel in distress.

Thank you to all the sponsors, donators and volunteers that have helped Amelio during his time at EZ Ranch LLC!!! #hopteamamelio Camp Pioneer Dakan Arena Justine Bolyard Saville Gandy B Veterinary Aric Heckler Heckler Farrier service Mike Hurst The Pragmatic Horseman Billie Jo Linger Rising Sun Kennels Rusty Linger Linger Farms Russell Linger Virginia Black Trubie Run Farm Laura Wiencek Jamie Barto Competitive Horses and Partnerships Ty Nestor Elkins Tractor Supply Elkins Southern States Buckhannon Southern States Claudia Pingley Mountaineer Insurance The Outpost of Buckhannon Cindy Berrier Sheela Cross Clip Clop Click Photography Susan Frenette Watson David Watson Kelly Starkey-Helmick Leonard Junior Helmick Ligget Supply of Millcreek Emily Watson

A sneak peak of Amelio before todays photo shoot with Clip Clop Click Photography!!! We haven’t done much at all with bareback riding. So today seemed like a perfect time to start. Handled it well and neck reined very nicely. #atfo2022 #hopteamamelio #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #ezranch #atfo #hopteam #blackstarstablesandarena #clipclopclickphotography

*2nd Required Post* As we close in on our last 30 days with Amelio I am extremely happy with where he is at. I am a strong believer with never becoming complacent so we will be adding all the finishing touches with our time left with him. Amelio Personality: Calm, cool, collected In your pocket Very loving Friendly with other horses Loves attention Skills: GROUNDWORK Roundpenning Desensitized to lead rope Desensitized to stick and sting Yield the hind quarters Backing up Yield the forequarters Lunging Flexing head and neck Sending exercise Circle driving Leading beside Changing sides Run up and rub Desensitized to plastic bag Slap and tap Changing eyes Touch and rub exercise Outback exercise C-pattern Throw to a stop Circle driving transitions Line driving Turn and go Jeffrey method UNDER SADDLE Flexing at the standstill One rein stops Cruising exercise Follow the fence Diagonals Touch and rub exercise Yield the hindquarters from a standstill Yield to a stop Bending at the walk Bending transitions Vertical flexion at the standstill Draw to a stop Yield the hindquarters and back up Vertical flexion at the walk Clover leaf exercise Roll Backs Side passing Shoulder in shoulder out Yield the forequarter’s #atfo2022 #hopteamamelio #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #ezranch #atfo #hopteam

Little by little Step by step Day by day #atfo2022 #hopteamamelio #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #ezranch #atfo #hopteam

Amelio and his arena work!!! Goals: Just keep getting better Little by little Day by day #atfo2022 #hopteamamelio #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #ezranch #atfo #hopteam

Valley Head Homecoming 2022 Memorial Day Parade Amelio did great!!!! #atfo2022 #hopteamamelio #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #ezranch #atfo #hopteam

Took a ride down to the Fire Department today. We have a Memorial Day Parade this weekend. I think he will do just fine. #atfo2022 #hopteamamelio #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #ezranch #atfo #hopteam

Gas pedal and brakes When starting a horse on establishing a gas pedal I want to ride them like I’m DRUNK. I want the horse to not get spooky, speed up or slow down unless told to. Maintaining gait is key to building respect and confidence. One Rein Stops are the emergency brake. When a horse flex’s laterally their forward motion halts and they are put off balance. By doing this the gas pedal is taken away. #HopTeamAmelio #atfo2022 #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #ezranch #atfo #hopteam

The Jeffrey’s Method/ Human Curry Comb This is a exercise I like to do before the first saddling and the first ride. It seems to always quiet the horse quickly and gets them used to me moving around on their back. #hopteamamelio #appalachiantrainerfaceoff #ezranch #atfo #hopteam #atfo2022

Moving your horses feet forwards, backwards, left and right will allow your horse to use the thinking side of their brain as well as gain their respect. #AppalachianTrainerFaceOff #ATFO #HOPTEAM #EZRANCH #HOPTeamAmelio

Trailering A horse that is not used to trailering may feel trapped and claustrophobic when in or around the trailer. Consistency is the key. A well rounded horse should have no issues getting in and out of the trailer.

Gas pedal and brakes Todays goal was getting Bella to maintain her gait at the Walk, Trot, Canter and to get her to understand the concept of one rein stops. When starting a horse on establishing a gas pedal I want to ride them like I’m DRUNK. I want the horse to not get spooky, speed up or slow down unless told to. Maintaining gait is key to building respect and confidence. One Rein Stops are the emergency brake. When a horse flex’s laterally their forward motion halts and they are put off balance. By doing this the gas pedal is taken away.

Lunging for Respect. Moving your horses feet forwards, backwards, left , and right builds respect and allows your horse to use the thinking side of their brain. This lil Rocky Mountain is progressing nicely!!!

My number one goal when training a horse is developing a safe horse. I want my horses to be safe enough that a 1 year old can ride them …. With a little assistance from dad.

1)Yield to a stop 2)Yield the hind quarters and back up 3)Draw to a stop and back up A lot of horses will get spooked, jumpy, and reactive when they're taken out of the arena. Training on the trail is always a perfect alternative. We can work on our exercises, desensitize to the new environment and enhance a horses well being.

Side passing is a great exercise to teach your horse respect and how to move away from you. Also, sidepassing on the ground is the starting point for side passing under saddle.

Most horses find it hard to follow their nose in a straight line. This exercise teaches the horse to follow their nose in a straight line in the open. When I point the horses nose in a direction I want her to go straight there without veering to the left or right.

Had some help today wrangling up Clementine’s fillies. The goal for today was to have the horse trot and canter on a loose rein while maintaining her gait. This allows the horse to take responsibility of their own feet. A horse will never take responsibility for themselves if you micromanage and babysit.