In Harmony with the Horse Horsemanship

01/11/2022

08/08/2022

We can totally agree with that 😆🤣
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08/08/2022

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03/08/2022

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06/04/2022

This is fundamental advice regardless of the discipline in which you ride, I have built my method and career around all of this, if you
Study the greatest horsemen in the world you will see all of the points in action. This was said by one of the best modern horsemen bill steinkrause.

“No. 1. Get your tack and equipment just right, and then forget about it and concentrate on the horse.

No. 2. The horse is bigger than you are, and it should carry you. The quieter you sit, the easier this will be for the horse.

No. 3. The horse's engine is in the rear. Thus, you must ride your horse from behind, and not focus on the forehand simply because you can see it.

No. 4. It takes two to pull. Don't pull. Push.

No. 5. For your horse to be keen but submissive, it must be calm, straight and forward.

No. 6. When the horse isn`t straight, the hollow side is the difficult side.

No. 7. The inside rein controls the bending, the outside rein controls the speed.

No. 8. Never rest your hands on the horse's mouth. You make a contract with it: "You carry your head and I'll carry my hands."

No. 10. Once you've used an aid, put it back.

No. 11. You can exaggerate every virtue into a defect.

No. 12. Always carry a stick, then you will seldom need it.

No. 13. If you`ve given something a fair trial, and it still doesn't work, try something else—even the opposite.

No. 14. Know when to start and when to stop. Know when to resist and when to reward.

No. 15. If you're going to have a fight, you pick the time and place.

No. 16. What you can't accomplish in an hour should usually be put off until tomorrow.

No. 17. You can think your way out of many problems faster than you can ride your way out of them.

No. 18. When the horse jumps, you go with it, not the other way around.

No. 19. Don`t let over-jumping or dull routine erode the horse's desire to jump cleanly. It's hard to jump clear rounds if the horse isn't trying.

No. 20. Never give up until the rail hits the ground.

No. 21. Young horses are like children—give them a lot of love, but don't let them get away with anything.

No. 22. In practice, do things as perfectly as you can; in competition, do what you have to do.

No. 23. Never fight the oats.

No. 24. The harder you work, the luckier you get."

~Bill Steinkraus

13/03/2022

Sometimes the most important thing you can do with your horse is make sure they're groomed, make sure they're fed well , and that they're overall happy. This is where the true bond is started with horse and human.

13/01/2022

Found a safe spot to do light work in the ring. Followed by more groundwork that I didn't capture on video but he did awesome and was happy to go out and have a job for a little bit, finally since the weatherwasn't terrible out ,unlike the last few nights with very cold temps. This horse is super smart, has lovely gates, and tries his best when asked.

13/01/2022

Sometimes you get lucky with winter weather to work your horse outside and sometimes, we hand walk to get those joints and muscles moving.

26/12/2021

Merry Christmas to all! We appreciate our clients and your business throughout the year. Wishing you a happy holiday and a wonderful new year.

26/11/2021

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I am thankful for my clients, family, friends, and the horses in my life. 🧡🍂🙏🍁🥧🍞🦃

15/11/2021

I hope everyone that wanted to go this year , was able to get out this weekend and go to the Equine Affair! It was very exciting that they had this spectacular event again , unlike last year when it had been sadly canceled due to Covid. I know we definitely got to pick up some great buys, talk to some great horse people, and enjoy the clinics.

23/08/2021

Always a pleasure to take care of these guys. Nemo and Georgia. 💜🐴

30/07/2021

Always.

01/07/2021

May we all smile like Craig Cameron! 😁

11/04/2021

Some of the best moments are spent out of the saddle, just sharing the bond and friendship with your horse.

07/04/2021

I am so proud of my little sister. She just started her horsemanship class this year and she is loving it! Keep it up little Sis! Who else has started riding this year? So exciting to see.

05/04/2021

"To keep from slumping or slouching while riding, imagine that you have an open parachute strapped to your back. The pull of the air into the parachute keeps your shoulder blades together and tall. This imagery will help you maintain your upper-body position as your horse moves underneath you." — Janie Rentz

Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz

05/04/2021

A little behind but here's last week's tip of the week! These little Tupperware containers make a great solution to making feeding supplements easier! 😁

05/04/2021

Hope everyone had a great Easter!!!!❤🐇🥚🙏🌷💐✝️

31/03/2021

Exactly. It's easier for the horse to know what to do when you know what you're expecting from them in return for a response to the questions that you're asking them.

31/03/2021

Austin is and always will be my favorite. My personal horse. ❤