Horsemanship
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Look In The Mirror
A short article on what we see in the Equine Heart.
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Ginger By Grace
The story of an old mare who ran away from home ...
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3 Short Discussions on Horses
3 Different Questions about Horsemanship answered.
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It's All About What's In Your Heart and How You Use It"
About how our own emotions affect our interactions with a horse.
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Opposite Illusions
What to do with a disrespectful horse.
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Dealing with the Disrespectful Youngster
Dealing fairly with disrespctful young horses.
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Good Intentions
The roads we travel with our horses complete with potholes.
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Look In The Mirror
A short article on what we see in the Equine Heart.
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Dangerous Attitudes
How to deal with a horse that doesn't want to give up its hooves for the farrier.
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Balanced Hooves = Balanced Horse
A brief writing addressing the importance of balance ... in the hoof, in the horse, in general.
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Classical Homeopathy for Horses
A general overview of Classical Homeopathy as pertaining directly to Equine healthcare.
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Life Sometimes Gets in the Way ... more notes from Dorian
Notes from an OT Thoroughbred-a wise counselor.
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Ginger - The Horse That Makes People Cry
A short story about miracles and horses.
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Living Requirements for the BAREFOOT HORSE
Guidelines to keeping the natural, barefoot horse in health and soundness.
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MECHANICAL EQUINE HOOF DIS-EASES
What are the results of poor hoof trimming? Read this article and find out!
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Junior's Attitude
What to do with a opinionated, disrespectful yearling?
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What's the Difference?
Review the differences between a Natural Barefoot Trim and Traditional Farrier Pasture Trim.
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A Note To Charlie ...
How to sell something new to a horse.
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Problem Solving
It's not about the horse ...
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Kicking Out at Feeding Time - DISRESPECT!
Learn how a simple thought process can change your horse's disrespect to pleasant and willing.
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Problem Solving
How to solve your horse's problems!
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Road Rage and The Barefoot Horse
Road Rage vs. the Horse
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The Traumatized Horse
How to gently and effectively help a horse get through traumatic stress behaviors.
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Less IS More
How we can prevent small disobediences with horses from escalating into huge issues.
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Feeding Horses
A guideline to feeding horses.
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The Eye of the Beholder
How the horse's eye affects his behavior and demeanor.
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On Punishment
Discussion on the merits of "punishment" within the horse world.
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Suspension in Time
On the timeless existence of horses - from a horse's point of view.
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Notes from Dorian
The first of many (I hope) writings as inspired by "Dorian", a registered Thoroughbred who spent 6 years on the track and the following 8 years being shuffled from stable to stable to stable. He now resides at PENZANCE where he will remain for the rest of his life. He is a great horse - wise and gentle with much teachings to share - if we only listen.
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Shove Over!
Are we "shoving" our horses over or are we asking politely? What's the difference, anyway? Read here.
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Care of the Natural Horse
Closer examination of the Flight/Fight instictual behavior of the horse along with Breeding and Movement Behaviors.
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The Natural Horse
Introduction to the care and maintenance of the "natural" horse ...
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Summer vacation and all that ...
Summer vacation and all that ...
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The Roads we Travel with our Horses
Making us think about the road we travel on the way to our destination with our horses.
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Traditional vs Natural
Viewing the traditional vs the natural methods of training horses.
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Sneezes, Wheezes and Dribbles
Herbal Remedies for the Allergic Horse
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Groundwork with Horses: How Important is it?
On the importance of groundwork.
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Shoes, Saddles and Bridles
Assessing what might be causing "bad" behavior from your horse. Check out the physical causes before blaming the horse.
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Horsemanship and Goals 2002
A brief outline of goal setting with relation to working with horses.
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On the Spiritual Side of Horsemanship
Discussion of "Dominance" vs "Leadership" and the spirituality of it all ...
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Classical Clicking?
A short discussion on the integration of Clicker Training into Classical Dressage training.
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On Leadership and Relationship
A brief dialog on leadership and desensitizing the horse.
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It Only Takes a Whisper
The Difference between "Shouting" at the Horse and "Whispering" ... Find out if you're shouting!!!
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The Barefoot Trim
Find out the "general" guidelines to the proper barefoot trim.
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Barefootin' Boogies
What's all this hubaboo about the BAREFOOT PERFORMANCE HORSE? Find out ... and be sure to visit the links.
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Connecting with your Horse
How to mentally connect with your horse by moving the hooves ...
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Training Exercises
Some fun exercises to help increase your horse's courage, balance and coordination as well as keep the rider on (off! *vbg*) her toes!!
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On Leadership Necessity
What to do with a youngster who does not respect humans.
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On Weeping Elephants
Discussion of the spiritual and natural aspects of animals, horses in particular.
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The Natural Horse
See what being a "natural" horse is all about! Controversial, thought provoking and hopefully, inspiring!
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Spring Musings
The musings of a weary horseman who dreams of spring in New England.
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Horse in Your Pocket
How to fit a horse in your pocket every day!
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Aggressive Horses
Descriptive narrative concerning what the human handler should do when aggressed by a horse ...
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On Whips and Spurs
May the force NOT be with you!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On Resolutions and Goals ...
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Can your horse do this?
Does your horse come to you when you call him? Does he stand, untied, to be groomed or tacked up? Find out what the essentials are to reach your goals with your horse.
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Rainy Days and Mondays ...
What to do on rainy days when you can't ride.
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Questions and Answers
Some questions and answers to problem solving and the horse.
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To Punish or Not to Punish ...
The benefits of positive reinforcement training.
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A Better Horse Than You
Sometimes manners come in the form of friendship.
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A Horse is a Horse ... of Course
What happens when we fail to listen to the horse.
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Ride the Naked Horse!
Want to learn how to relax while on your horse's back? Read this article on the freedom of riding bareback.
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"The Horse: A Collection of Essays on the Natural Horse"
Excerpts from Ms. Santagate's in-progress book called "The Natural Horse: A Collection of Equine Essays"
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Is it Magic?
Using "magic" with your horse ...
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BASIC HERBAL TREATMENTS FOR HORSES
A good basic guide for using herbs when treating the horse.
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Natural Horsemen Clinics 2000
Listings of Natural Horsemanship Clinics 2000
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CONNECTIONS
A short essay on "connecting" with the horse in a non-threatening manner.
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BRINGING YOUR NEW HORSE HOME
A very special guest article by Staci Layne Wilson, author of "The Horse's Choice".
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Getting Your Horse's Attention
The importance of getting your horse's full attention and how to do this.
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"Don't Tell Me What to Do!"
Understanding what makes a horse tick is the key to understanding how to achieve and reach our highest goals when working with horses. For all disciplines, all breeds and everyone who comes in contact with a horse!
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It's all in your Mind
Had a hard day at work? Head out to the barn and take a few lessons ... from your horse!
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The Natural Horse Herbal
An personal testimony of the effectivness of Natural Herbs vs. Chemical treatments.
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A Friend Who Waits at Midnight Hour
Finding it hard to sleep at night? This might help!
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Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Horse Lover ... Naturally!
Short listing and description of last minute gifts for the Horselover complete with recipe for Homemade Horse Cookies (all natural!)
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Winter Wonder with Horses
The winter care and management of Horses.
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