Articles related to "Horsemanship"



Understanding Evolutionary Horsemanship
Evolutionary Horsemanship is a way of working with horses that considers the whole horse. This includes behavior, health (physical, mental and emotional) and environment.
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Federigo Grisone's Gli Ordini di Cavalcare
Federigo Grisone's horsemanship manual of 1550 was the first to have a wide-ranging influence since Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship', written 2000 years earlier.
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Horsemanship From the Heart
For a long time we have led our horses with our heads, but they really need to be led with our hearts.
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Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship'
Xenophon's 'The Art of Horsemanship' was written between 440 and 360 BC. Yet its style and insight have much to offer the modern rider.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On Resolutions and Goals ...
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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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Principles of Natural Horsemanship
Natural horsemanship is as old as the hills, though it has only recently become popular. The principles are very simple and can be applied to any discipline.
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The Natural Horse Herbal
An personal testimony of the effectivness of Natural Herbs vs. Chemical treatments.
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Horsemanship and Goals 2002
A brief outline of goal setting with relation to working with horses.
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Horsemanship For Beginners
To make the first meeting with a horse, a good confidence-building one, there are a few simple rules for the beginner horsemen to follow.
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Native American Horsemanship
Communication is the key to over 200 years of unsurpassed skill of the Native American horseman. A magical bond between horse and rider allows for amazing results.
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Natural Horsemanship
Most people think of Natural Horsemanship as a relatively new phenomenon, when in fact the philosophy of Natural Horsemanship can be traced back to ancient Greece.
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On Weeping Elephants
Discussion of the spiritual and natural aspects of animals, horses in particular.
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All Herds Need a Leader
Humans have evolved as predators. Horses are prey animals. It is important to understand this in order to have a meaningful relationship with our horse.
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Antoine de Pluvinel's 'Le Maneige Royal'
Antoine de Pluvinel's horsemanship manual, first published in 1623, marked a change in the approach to training a horse for the riding house.
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Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Bolsover Castle watches over the Derbyshire countryside, its towers and turrets dreaming of the more leisured era of its creator, William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle.
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Dude Ranches
A visit to a dude ranch might not make you a professional horseman in a week but can get you and your family off to a great start.
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Encouraging Trust and Respect
A horse who comes up to you, eagerly putting his head in his halter, ready for anything - this is the horse most of us want.
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Exercises to Build Trust and Respect
Here are two lessons which will help build trust and respect, enhancing your relationship with your horse.
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Gentling Horses
There are two ways of dealing with horses, or animals, or life for that matter. With arrogance, violence and dominance, or gentility. Real power lies in the latter.
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Great Riding Teachers Are Actors
An English riding instructor can have a list of abbreviations after her name, and still be horrible. Here's how to find a great, safe, wonderful riding teacher.
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Maintaining Control of Your Horse
The foundation for everything you ask of your horse is an ability to flex laterally. In order to obtain correct collection you must have good lateral flexion.
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So You Want to Own a Horse
Many people dream of owning a horse, a dream that requires some thought and planning. Two major factors are time and money or the dream can turn into a nightmare.
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Speaking the Language of Horses
We must learn to speak the language of horses to become the leader of the herd. You and your horse become a herd of two.
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Aggressive Horses
Descriptive narrative concerning what the human handler should do when aggressed by a horse ...
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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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BASIC HERBAL TREATMENTS FOR HORSES
A good basic guide for using herbs when treating the horse.
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Classical Clicking?
A short discussion on the integration of Clicker Training into Classical Dressage training.
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Dealing with the Disrespectful Youngster
Dealing fairly with disrespctful young horses.
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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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Ginger - The Horse That Makes People Cry
A short story about miracles and horses.
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Good Intentions
The roads we travel with our horses complete with potholes.
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Groundwork with Horses: How Important is it?
On the importance of groundwork.
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In Memory of Tom Dorrance
The original "Horse Whisperer." 1910 - 2003
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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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Junior's Attitude
What to do with a opinionated, disrespectful yearling?
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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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Look In The Mirror
A short article on what we see in the Equine Heart.
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Look In The Mirror
A short article on what we see in the Equine Heart.
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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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On Leadership Necessity
What to do with a youngster who does not respect humans.
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Rainy Days and Mondays ...
What to do on rainy days when you can't ride.
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Road Rage and The Barefoot Horse
Road Rage vs. the Horse
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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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Who Is Sally Swift?
What is Centered Riding?
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Winter Wonder with Horses
The winter care and management of Horses.
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You're Never to Old to Take Lessons
You're never to old to take lessons, in this article you're given the tools you need to find the right instructor.
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Sir Thomas Blundeville's The Art of Ryding
Sir Thomas Blundeville's adaptation of Federigo Grisone's 'Gli Ordini di Cavalcare' influenced the English-speaking rider for over a century.
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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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Rethinking Bits: Horse Snaffles
Most riders think snaffle bits are kind. Not so. The Spanish training system uses bosals and haquimas, as well as educated hands, to train horses.
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