EH Volume 17 - Issues 97-102
EH No.98 November/December 2017
Roundtable – Staying in the Saddle
by Tom Moates
Riding is not just for the young! Tom interviews clinicians and older riders about the challenges of teaching and being a senior rider.
Bogus Ideas in Horsemanship –
No.2: Bigger Is Better by Deb Bennett, Ph.D.
Dr. Deb explores the trend of extra large horses and what that extra size means to both horse and rider.
Feeling What a Horse Needs Part 4 –
Beginning Groundwork by Tom Curtin
Tom continues his narration of starting a young horse. In this installment he does some basic groundwork and examines the situations that arise for horse and human.
A Third, A Third, A Third by Martin Black
Martin discusses the distribution of his weight in the saddle while riding. He discusses the hows and whys of this distribution.
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Eclectic Horseman is different from any other horse publication on the market. A bimonthly magazine dedicated to educating horse owners of all skill levels and disciplines, Eclectic Horseman takes a balanced approach to helping to further your education.
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Every issue features detailed how-to articles from a number of top trainers and clinicians as well as thought-provoking philosophical stories.
How-To Articles With:
- Horse training tips with the best in the business.
- Detailed step-by-step articles teaching readers how to perform specific tasks or accomplish certain goals with their horse.
- Articles covering a variety of levels, one for beginners, one for more advanced riders.
- Easy to follow photos layouts and diagrams for you to follow.
Features:
- Exploring how craftsmen create the equipment we use on our horses and ourselves.
- Looking outside traditional understandings: biomechanics, body movement, holistic medicines.
- Studies and reprints of ancient horsemanship texts to learn from the masters of the past.
Philosophical Articles:
- Anecdotes from talented horsemen that teach a horsemanship lesson or experience.
- Exploring why horses have certain reactions and why some methods are more effective.
- Stories that teach how to build a better relationship through understanding and communication.
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Eclectic Horseman is not just a magazine, it is a equine community which connects you to what you are looking for. I discovered EH a few years ago. Love the publication. Found a clinic over 1000 miles away that I just had to attend with an iconic horseman. My wife and I trailered to the clinic and learned so much, that we just did it again this year. Mind you, we’ve been a student of the horse for 30 years each.
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I am so glad that there is a magazine designed to share horsemanship (dressage, buckaroo, vaquero whatever you would like to call it) and focuses/designed for learning, not filled with ads or questionable care and tactics. Overall, each article is truly a small version of a book with varying topics to fit anyone’s level of horsemanship.
This issue imparticular was great to read! I love the last part of Donnette Hick’s article on dear Milly. I also enjoyed that there were some random-but related articles thrown in the mix such as “Saddle Fallacies” Gives someone a chance to not get overwhelmed with all the great information, but still as something fun to read. I also enjoyed “Getting with the Feet”, a concept that I am til working on. Luckily, the magazine is great at explaining these sometimes abstract ideas so I feel that I am in good hands.
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The articles in the magazine are very informative. I enjoy looking at the pictures that show or correlate with what the trainer is trying to teach.
The variation of the different articles keeps me intrigued.
Thank you, Emily!
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Dear Emily, Firstly, thank you and your family for the great effort that is put into every issue of the magazine and Dvd.
I would like to remind all readers of this wonderful informative magazine to store their copies carefully, as when the years pass by our knowledge and understanding grows. What we read and thought we understood ten years ago suddenly takes on a deeper meaning for us, joining more dots and enabling us to see the whole horse better than before.
I return to back issues time and time again, today I looked up, How Horses Work by Deb Bennett PH.D, learning more about the importance of the Thoracic Sling
. As we travel further down the road of Horsemanship the back issues of Eclectic Horseman Magazine and Gazette are an indispensable learning tool. What more can be said. Simply the Best. Thank you for your dedication.
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I can’t wait to get each new issue of Eclectic Horseman! All of the articles are so informative and have helped me progress in my relationship with Sabre, my gelding.
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Eclectic Horseman magazine goes right to the source for informative and timely articles packed with very usable information. If I could only receive ONE equine magazine this would be the one. The articles by clinic participants are very well done. Showing their experiences gives one reason to participate. The magazine is well laid out with all the adds in the back of the magazine. I have given subscriptions to my friends who love them just as much as I do. Back issues are keepers and never gotten rid of. Thanks for such an awesome magazine.
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I have been subscribed to Eclectic Horseman since 2001, and will definitely be renewing my subscription when it comes due. What I appreciate most is that the content of the magazine is geared towards helping us humans to better understand and work with our horses, and that the well-being of the horse is always held first and foremost. I also like that Eclectic Horseman promotes “discourse between the disciplines” and encourages us to think and look outside of the box, and to be more open minded as a result. Thanks for the great magazine and I look forward to reading Eclectic Horseman for many years to come!
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I just renewed my subscription for 3 years! and got a great magazine and a free cap! I love everything about the magazine from the paper it’s printed on to the great articles and pics!! They are a great source of information from history to training! I’ve kept all my back issues and also use the handy online archive article section. I really enjoy articles by Buck Brannaman and anything written by Tom Moates. I also like getting an email letting me know when to expect my next issue, and love getting emails period as they are loaded with information also!!
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We love this magazine for the articles, photos, and intelligent horsemanship essays. The products in mercantile are all desirable and reflect our attitudes toward horsemanship: Always open to learning. Of course your horse can teach you a lot but whatever he can’t quite express to you will be in an old or new article in Eclectic Horseman!
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EH is a beautiful magazine. While I have the digital copies of the back issues of Eclectic Horseman and, I’m so grateful for all of the rich, important content and easy-to-search format, the actual paper magazine is a work of art. The photography and articles are engaging and informative. Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful product!
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This is the only equine magazine we subscribe to these days..It’s the only one worth the time to read! Information is good for all horsemen and really helps me examine the best ways to get along with my horse and tasks that we do together.
johnwharrell (verified owner) –
By far the best “horse” magazine out there! I have always cheated and let my wife do the ordering of magazines, I won’t mention any names, but I did not find them worth the money, until I found yours! The articles are well written, photos are amazing and the knowledge inside is top notch. Every issue leaves me hungry for more. I would complain about it being bimonthly, but that gives me plenty of time to reread and study each article more thoroughly. Thank yall so much for all the hard work and time you put into each issue, it shows! Looking forward to the next issue!
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I just love this magazine! Its very refreshing, its packed with actual useful articles and RELIABLE educational information about horsemanship etc., not fluff. Its the only horse magazine I subscribe to and trust! Also love that it isn’t full of ads. Would recommend to anyone serious about learning truly authentic methods and knowledge.
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I absolutely love the Electric Horseman magazines, I am from British Columbia, Canada and first heard of them at the Legacy of Legends in Fort Worth, Texas when my Mom and I went in 2015! I thoroughly enjoy them as well as the gazette dvd’s! I highly recommend them to everyone, I love that there is so much info in the articles, and there’s something in each one for everyone! :) Thankyou for having such a great magazine! :) I also love the layout, the look and the print!
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hastingfarm2- June 6, 2018
This issue, and all the issues I’ve read, provide levels of information helpful to where you’re at in your horsemanship. When I first began these methods of training, I learned at that level, but now the words mean something at a completely new level. For example, Getting With the Feet Part 1- the Hangerman analogy, brings a very basic concept to light whereas in the past I might have skipped over some of those images, focusing on what was basic to me at that time.
The articles are refreshing compared to other horse magazines and I love the info from professionals in various disciplines. I could recommend anyone who wants their horse to be a happy partner read this issue and subscribe to the series.
evowels42 –
This is my favorite equestrian magazine subscription. It provides very interesting, helpful and diverse information to help me better my horsemanship. It is a great quality magazine, with beautiful photos and high quality paper which really adds to the reading experience. I look forward to the magazine and often end up re-reading issues because the articles are so in depth and I get a lot from them at different stages of working with horses. I would definitely recommend it to other horse people!
sky1 –
What a great magazine. Not only are the articles well written the photos are excellent. Being able to see what the author is describing really makes the understanding of techniques much easier.
marika.saarinen –
Eclectic Horseman has my and my horse’s best interests at heart. I trust the content. The philosophy is in line with how I like to work with my horse – fairly and respectfully. With each issue, I feel part of a community of horse folks who are also learning for life. I reference the articles frequently and enjoy the Facebook page, where articles are re-posted. I always go back in and re-read as many as I can. Each time there is a thing or two that makes a little more sense as my knowledge grows.
smbeavis –
Living in Spain and not having at hand great horsemen to learn from the Eclectic Horseman magazine and Gazette are a gift from heaven. My deepest gratitude goes to Emily and her family for their dedication and enabling us to have the knowledge of great horsemen in our homes to become more aware of many aspects of horsemanship and life that otherwise we would not realize. This magazine has changed my life for the better in all aspects. Thank you again from Spain.
Diana Zimmerman –
I truly love this publication and it is the only one that I archive.
I learn so much from the articles. They help me in my horsemanship journey by giving me a greater understanding of the finest principles and practices of good horsemanship.
Keep up the great work – you have a loyal reader!
Charles Shaw –
An absolutely essential to anyone interested in fine horsemanship, especially in the Vaquero Traditions. Such a wide variety of quality! Highly recommend a subscription.
linda.foxtrot –
The knowledge and information I have gained by reading the articles in Eclectic Horseman have fed my brain and soul for many years. I am a lifelong learner of the horse and look forward to devouring each issue!
themaryhodge –
This is THE best horsemanship magazine out there, the real deal. The articles and demos are easy to follow, photography is excellent. Only wish it was monthly instead of every other month! Plus, quality products in the Mercantile!
lindaturtlevalley –
Every magazine has something you can work on with detailed descriptions and photos from so many amazing Horsemen and Horsewomen. You may not get to clinics or if you need re-enforcing on what you learned this magazine will help you.
When I’m working my horses I will often have an article nearby to refer to, an example: Pefecting lateral flexion (issue no.86) very clearly illustrates and explains the proper elements of lateral flexion and helped my horse and I get off to a good start. Keep up the great work and format of this magazine!
Linda from Chase, BC, Canada
brianderson (verified owner) –
Just got Very excited to sit down with a cuppa and have a read. Full of great info, I read from front to back cover and can’t wait til my next delivery!
Jodie Davis –
This is the best gift you can give yourself and your horse. S/he will thank you for it.
Dan Rekker –
Wonderful magazine with many different ideas from a variety of people. Always look forward to receiving my issue, usually read it right away cover to cover. Great photos. The mercantile page shows various products that help with horsemanship. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to improve their horsemanship!
wimpathome –
i eagerly await each eclectic horseman being sent out. there is so much helpful & relevant information for beginner or experienced horseman. this is a brilliant magazine to learn from. so many articles from different sources which all compliment each other. i cant wait till the next one arrives. many thanks
northstar (verified owner) –
Having distilled my magazine subscriptions down to just one, Eclectic Horseman is the one. My very favorite magazine! Each issue is eagerly anticipated! Excellent articles, very well written, & the pictorials are a nice visual aid to the text. I have been a happy subscriber since issue # 1. So grateful to Emily & Steve for producing this magazine! Thank you!
Andrew Asserto –
Great magazine, loaded with good solid information without all the glitz. I have mules and more than once your articles have helped me out with them. The more education I get, the better the mules become. Your articles have helped me become a better mule person. Everyday is a school day, and your magazine has help me a lot. Thanks, Andy Assereto
Marjorie Phillips –
I look forward to the ECLECTIC HORSEMAN for the wealth of knowledge within the covers. Speaking of covers it is so nice to see people on the covers that I have met or who are well known by reputation to me. The contributer’s are varied covering a wide selection of topics all to do with producing sound confident horses. Deb Bennett with her university courses in a nutshell, Wendy Murdoch with her riding lessons, Martin Black of few words but each word counts. The many coloured pictures in the articles are informative and a pleasure to view. I have given this magazine as gifts and will give more subscriptions as gifts. I consider it a gift to my friends, but more than that it is a gift to the horses.
Jerod.Duffek (verified owner) –
One of the best magazines on horsemanship available. Very well written articles for improving ones horsemanship skills.
Julie S –
Only the best! I have been a subscriber since issue #1 and have never been disappointed with this magazine. Practical and informative, this magazine delivers information that is truly useful. Unlike so much of the “fluff” you find in other magazines and some online sites, EH never fails to provide information that I can make use of in my horsemanship journey. I share articles with everyone and anyone who will listen to me. This magazine has been a tremendous support to my husband and I as there are not many who effectively practice good horsemanship in our area. We always feel encouraged by the content. Thank you!
awynder –
I love finding my magizine in the mail box. It always takes me by surprise and is the best gift I’ve brought myself. It brings a sense of grounding back to busy work day.
Tina Yorek –
I received a gift subscription for Christmas. In the two issues I’ve learned some interesting things about varied topics. The “Feeling What a Horse Needs” photo series is fantastic. I love that it’s not cluttered with ads on every page and that the articles are clear and relevant and not filler and fluff. What a refreshing treat! I wish the magazine was twice as long and came twice as often!
gebarranch –
So very pleased with my subscription! Very impressed with the quality & diverse content. Articles are well balanced & progressive in nature. The advertisers do not dominate the pages and are relevant to my interests. Makes a wonderful gift to boot!
sierra21stewart (verified owner) –
I look forward to receiving each issue! The information in each issue covers a range of knowledge and is presented in a easy to read format. I found the recent article on how to choose quality/trainable foals and how the mare has a large impact on her foal to be of personal relalvents to me, since I’m considering breeding a few of my mares. I am super glad I found Eclectic Horseman and recommend it for anyone searching to improve.
ktroyer –
A great source of education in the vaquero riding tradition. As a newcomer to the style Eclectic Horseman has been informative and inspiring. It comes recommended by an instructor I’ve worked with who is also a student of Buck Brannaman, so I knew I’d be getting quality content. I just wish each issue were longer!