Training Tips
Parelli Natural Horsemanship USA Tour arrives in Harrisburg, April 19th-20th - Local “challenging” horse, owner used for tour demonstrations
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| Pat jumping barrels at a tour stop |
Linda and Pat Parelli will entertain and educate with their horse training tips and demonstrations when the Parelli Natural Horsemanship USA Tour stops at the PA Farm Show Complex on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.
The event will feature techniques presented by Linda and Pat Parelli of the world-recognized Parelli Natural Horsemanship program. Natural Horsemanship, coined by Pat Parelli, is a training method that helps horse owners develop better relationships with their horses by communicating and understanding—not intimidating. Saturday is open to the public, and Sunday is for Parelli Savvy Club members only.
Apr 17, 2008, 11:19
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Julie Goodnight Releases First Horse Master DVD
Julie Goodnight announces the release of her first Horse Master TV-Show DVD-a compilation of the five episodes filmed in Longmont, Colorado's Meadow Creek Farms-now available at http://www.juliegoodnight.com/products.html for $29.95. As a bonus, if you purchase from April 15 to May 31, 2008, Goodnight will autograph your copy of the DVD!
Do you wish you could see Goodnight's new TV show, but don't get RFD-TV? Episodes include desensitizing a spooky trail horse, building confidence in a scared horse and rider, collection for an advanced dressage rider, teaching ground manners to a young Andalusian, and helping a youth rider gain more control of the horse that is taking advantage of her. DVD also includes bonus features- "Quick Tips" from Julie Goodnight.
Apr 14, 2008, 15:11
Training Tips
Lynn Palm ~ Palm Partnership Training March Tip of the Month
Does your horse dread mane pulling? Want to know an easy way to pull mane hair “with roots” for your horse’s breed association registration?
Here’s an easy mane pulling method that will keep your horse comfortable and happy.
Longe, turn out, or ride your horse to warm up his body immediately before mane pulling. The horse will be more comfortable warmed up for the mane pulling as the hairs will release easier.
Apr 9, 2008, 12:10
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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Disengagement
Disengagement of the hindquarters occurs when your horse crosses his hind legs. Your horse's "motor" is in his hind end. So, when his hind legs cross, the engine is in neutral; your horse stops forward impulsion. Disengagement also encourages your horse to have a submissive attitude. You're taking away his flight response. Disengagement is a natural, voluntary behavior for horses and it signals contrition. In natural settings, it's only seen in neo-natal foals. Use disengagement as a tool to refocus your horse and stop his forward impulsion. You should be able to disengage your horse from the ground and from the saddle-both are easy to do. Simply drive your horse forward then tip his nose up and to the inside as he steps up under himself with his inside hind leg. Disengagement is thoroughly explained in articles and on instructional videos available at www.JulieGoodnight.com.
Mar 20, 2008, 13:21
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Road To The Horse 2008 Mystery Competitor is...
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| Mike Kevil of Scottsdale, Arizona. |
The 2008 Road to the Horse Mystery Competitor is well-known trainer and author Mike Kevil of Scottsdale, Arizona. Kevil has judged the event for three years and now moves inside the pen to train rather than judge. He’ll compete with returning champion Chris Cox (Mineral Wells, TX) March 1-2, 2008 in front of a packed house at Murfreesboro’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum. Trainers Tommy Garland (Powhatan, VA), Ken McNabb (Cody, WY) also join in the competition—a chance for bragging rights and prizes totaling over $15,000.
Mar 5, 2008, 00:00
Training Tips
Dave Ellis Clinic
Dave Ellis is a premier 5 Star Parelli Instructor and will be conducting a level 2/3 clinic in Kansas City, KS on March 28th - 30th. For info contact nancykrueger@truevine.net or 785-863-4140.
Mar 4, 2008, 23:29
Training Tips
Check Your Bit Fit
Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses' bits and know for sure if they have the right ones for their horses? Your horse's mouth size and conformation, his level of training, and the rider's ability all determine which bit you should use.
A bit can be too narrow or too wide in the mouthpiece-meaning it may not be functioning correctly or may make your horse uncomfortable. Most bits are sold in a 5" size. But if you measure your horse's mouth from the corners of his lips, you might be surprised to find out he'd be more comfortable in a 4 ¾" or 5 1/8" bit. I use a simple and easy measuring device called, "Bit Fit" that will show you the exact width of your horse's mouth. You can find the measurement tool at www.theoriginalbitfit.com.
Feb 19, 2008, 13:57
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Shawn Renshaw Benefit
SHAWN RENSHAW BENEFIT
Ted Robinson / Sandy Collier Cow Horse Clinic
2 RIDER SLOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
fees:
Rider $250 • Audit $30 • BBQ $10
secure your spot:
805-440-9134 • renshaw@prucc.com
Jan 28, 2008, 08:35
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Parelli Natural Horsemanship announces 2008 USA Tour schedule
Parelli Natural Horsemanship today announced the dates for its 2008 USA Tour. Dates and locations are:
Date Location Venue
Feb 9-10 Williamston, N.C. Senator Bob Martin Ag Center
March 1-2 Little Rock, Ark. Barton Coliseum
March 29-30 Fletcher, N.C. Western NC Ag Center, McGough Arena
April 12-13 W. Springfield, Mass. Eastern States Exposition, Coliseum
April 19-20 Harrisburg, Pa. PA Farm Show Complex, Large Arena
Dec 20, 2007, 14:47
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Lynn Palm ~ Palm Partnership Training December Tip of the Month: Winter Well Being for Your Horses
My passion is always for horses’ well being and that especially includes horses’ well being through the cold winter months.
What’s an easy way to keep your horse drinking water on cold winter days? Dr. William Sweeney, DVM, Madison, Wisconsin, suggests a teaspoon of table salt in your horse’s grain ration to encourage your horse to keep drinking water on cold days.
Free choice hay will keep your horse consistently warmer than feeding hay in single feedings. Consult an equine nutritionist or veterinarian regarding what type of free choice hay is most appropriate for your horse.
Always provide winter shelter for your horse, especially from northwest winds.
Dec 17, 2007, 11:07
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Are You Unknowingly Harming Your Horse? Five key things new horse owners must know
Owning your first horse can be a dream come true. Yet many new horse owners may find their new-found dream less-than-perfect as they struggle with issues of behavior, manners, training and respect. Perhaps they are inadvertently harming the very creature they’ve fallen in love with. Even though they’re large, majestic animals, horses require a lot of gentle TLC. Unfortunately, many of the long-standing practices in traditional horsemanship may be harmful. Growing numbers of horse owners are seeking more humane ways to train, ride and care for their horses.
That’s why Natural Horsemanship has become so popular. It’s based on understanding the natural herd hierarchy or pecking order, how horses use body language to communicate and how the practiced application of ‘pressure and release’ can cause the horse to willing work with you – respecting and obeying you as the lead horse. It also promotes a deeper bond between horse and rider, based on the creation of a trusting relationship. Building trust isn’t always easy— that’s why it’s crucial for first time horse owners to make sure they’re not unknowingly hurting their horse.
Dec 14, 2007, 11:07
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Happy Holidays from Road to the Horse!
The crew at Road to the Horse wish you and yours a happy holiday!
Still looking for that perfect gift for the horse lover in your family? There are still a few tickets left for Road to the Horse 2008 in Murfreesboro, TN on March 1-2, 2008! Don't delay treat your loved ones (or yourself) to the one of a kind colt starting challeng! Also be sure to check out tthe Road to the Horse videos and clothing!
The Road to the Horse Fan Bandanas are back!
Dec 13, 2007, 08:48
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Horsemanship of Ruben Morales, Higher Precision in Solutions for Horse Training Process
Hi Dear Horse People
After many years working in different countries, horse cultures and kind of horses, I'm glad to invite you to look my photo album, where you can see, even Donkeys and Zebras under training as well as Driving Carriages and Jumping for competitions. It is not about perfect pictures, is just about a Horseman who live working with different horses.
Photo album: http://picasaweb.google.com/horsemanchile
Website: www.rubenmorales.com
It is great for me to share and I hope it gets nice for you to look, feel free to ask me about concepts, methods and chances of service.
Contact; Ruben Morales
Nov 21, 2007, 13:24
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ROTH Announces tentative 2008 Events!!
Anna travels the Globe throughout the year educating thousands of individuals and groups on gentle communication methods. Her methods are unique as she delves deep into the communication system of horses and all living beings. She takes you on a personal journey for you to discover and explore your innate abilities.
With national and international recognition by equine magazines and TV channels this is your opportunity to join a world-class Equine Specialist, Healer and Animal Communicator during one of her 50 lectures, demonstrations and classes. Check out the schedule below for classes on:
Nov 16, 2007, 14:52
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Road to the Horse Newsletter Mystery Competitor Clue/ Tell us Your Story!
Greetings!
The Road to the Horse Mystery Contestant will be revealed Friday, February 29 before the March 1-2 Road to the Horse event in Murfreesboro, TN--during the show's Shopping Extravaganza. Before then, Road to the Horse Producer/Owner Tootie Bland will announce a clue to help you guess who the crew member-turned clinician will be. Here are the clues.
Log on to http://roadtothehorse.blogspot.com/ and join the Road to the Horse mailing list at http://roadtothehorse.com to be the first to find out the newest clues. The first identifiable respondents to post correct guesses on the blog will be entered in a prize drawing held Friday night at the show. You need not be present to win. One correct respondent will win a commemorative, limited edition set of Road to the Horse DVDs-including the 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007 documentaries.
Nov 15, 2007, 15:11
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HORSE LOVERS HOLIDAY - HOLIDAY HORSE MARKET
...Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin November 17 & 18, 2007 Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-4
In Wisconsin Dells, Howard Johnsons Hotel Antiqua Bay Resort is the location of over 70 of the finest equestrian lifestyle and retail exhibitors in one location. Also included is a wide variety of speakers and equine educators in our main Speaker Room.
Karen will be the featured speaker both Saturday and Sunday at the BOX LUNCH SEMINAR from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Nov 14, 2007, 15:47
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The Quiet Revolution That is Sweeping the Horse World
Is the equestrian world embarking on its greatest change in centuries?
Over the past couple decades, thanks to the efforts of a list of well known trainers and authors too long to mention, the majority of horse trainers and owners have turned to “natural horsemanship”. Millions of Americans have read the book or seen the movie, “The Horse Whisperer,” and were amazed at the connection between trainer and horse. This movie presented a fine example of Natural Horsemanship. If you are not familiar with this type of horse-rearing, it is based on understanding and applying the natural herd hierarchy or pecking order: how horses use body language to communicate and the understanding of horses’ ‘explosive flight’ instincts that have helped protect them from natural predators.
Oct 31, 2007, 10:46
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How to Get the Lean Out Of Your Performance Horse
Many of your training and showing problems actually stem from undiagnosed lean in your horse. For your horse to be balanced, exhibit self-carriage and move with flow and cadence, he needs to be guiding between your reins and not leaning in any direction. Lean may seem vague or too elusive to figure out or not that important, but I can’t tell you enough how important it is to “get the lean out” in order to have a great moving responsive horse. So many times people bring me horses with cheating problems or movement problems and we fix it quickly by just figuring out that they are leaning, correcting it and they feel like they have a new horse! Lets talk about what lean is, how to diagnose lean in your horse and how to correct it.
Oct 30, 2007, 09:53
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Good for you!! A positive reinforcement clinic with Michael Tokaruk
Good for you!! A positive reinforcement clinic.
I was at the Equine Extravaganza in Richmond VA over the weekend and I had the good fortune to see Michael Tokurak from Tokurak Show Stables from Aiken, SC. present a clinic.
The session was called Hunters: Techniques to improve your performance.
A group of 5 students from various local stables participated.
Oct 30, 2007, 09:34
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Parelli Level 1 Clinic held at Wildhorse Ranch Rescue 11/4/2007
Parelli Horsemanship
Level 1 Clinic at Wildhorse Ranch Rescue in Gilbert
with 5 star Parelli instructor
Linda Green
Sunday, 11/4/2007 9 am to 4 pm
$150 per participant
Bring your own horse or use one of ours
(first come/first served on using WHRR horses, so book early)
Participants are limited to 10 students
$25 fee to audit this class
Get your tickets here:
Participant
Auditor
held at Wildhorse Ranch Rescue
11811 S Lindsay Road
between Elliot & Warner Roads
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(866) 926-8007
Participants with a horse should bring the following:
Parelli Halter, Carrot Stick, 12' line
www.parelli.com
Wildhorse Ranch Rescue
P.O. Box 415
Gilbert, AZ 85299
Office: 866-926-8007
Fax: 480-718-8415
www.mudpony.com
Oct 16, 2007, 13:26
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Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Cinch Checks
Riding with your cinch too loose can be a big problem for you,
causing your saddle to slip; while fastening the cinch too tightly
can cause a big problem for your horse by making him sore or giving
him girth galls or even a hemotoma. Here are a few tips to make sure
both you and your horse are safe and comfortable for the duration of
your ride.
Oct 16, 2007, 12:50
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Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. presents Keeping a Sound Horse and Trimming for Horse Owners
Arizona Equine Rescue Organization, Inc. presents Keeping a Sound Horse and Trimming for Horse Owners in Phoenix (Cave Creek Rd/101) on Saturday, October 13, 2007 with Mark Russell, Esq, CJ, RJF*
If you are interested in signing up, please do so ahead of time to receive directions and full details to secure your seat. Pre-payment for PART B participants required. Please email info@azequinerescue.org and provide your name and whether you wish to sign up for Part A only or Part A&B.
Oct 10, 2007, 11:52
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Road to the Horse Newsletter
Greetings!
The Road to the Horse Mystery Contestant will be revealed Friday, February 29 before the March 1-2 Road to the Horse event in Murfreesboro, TN--during the show's Shopping Extravaganza. Before then, Road to the Horse Producer/Owner Tootie Bland will announce a clue to help you guess who the crew member-turned clinician will be. Here are the first FIVE clues.
Oct 2, 2007, 09:53
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Thiago Sobral & Laurie Long's Holiday Clinic
HOLIDAY CLINIC
Benefiting Phoenix Children's Hospital
December 1st at Loma Vista Farm
15217 E. Rio Verde Drive * Scottsdale, AZ
THIAGO SOBRAL and LAURIE LONG join forces to offer a Reining, Horsemanship, and Walk-Trot Clinic.
Thiago will be giving the reining clinic and Laurie will be giving the Horsemanship and Walk-Trot clinic.
DON'T HAVE A HORSE? We have limited clinic horses available for reining, horsemanship, and walk-trot.
Beginner To Advanced Riders Welcome
Oct 1, 2007, 15:01
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LANCE VALDESPINO SHARES ROUND PEN TECHNIQUES
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| Lance Valdespino rides Bayley Dun It, a young reining prospect owned by Kimberly Sibella of Las Vegas, Nev., in the round pen at his performance training center. |
Whether you’re looking for someone to start a colt or help change the behavior patterns of a “problem horse,” chances are you’ll be given the name of Arizona horse trainer Lance Valdespino.
Valdespino left the horse show world several years ago to concentrate on what he loves best – starting young prospects and working with horses that others may have labeled “problems.” He accepts a limited number of training horses at his ranch in the Rio Verde foothills, and each one gets his undivided attention. Valdespino has experience working with both Western and English prospects. Many of his customers are other trainers who are busy on the show circuit and want the colts in their care to get regular work in the hands of a skilled and experienced horseman. Others are private individuals who need assistance with their horses.
Sep 23, 2007, 14:38
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