EH Issue No.120 – Electronic Version

July/Aug 2021

Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping By Tom Moates Photos by Nicole Poyo
Learn what’s new at this year’s event!

Lesson Plans to Develop a Relationship – No. 3 of a Series By Alice Trindle
Develop a set of exercises that build on the basics, to ultimately help horse and rider have effortless communication to accomplish many possible jobs and further the process of training and relationship building.

Groundwork for Dressage By Missy Fladland
Missy Flandland is an international dressage rider and trainer in this article she discussed how she has integrated groundwork into her training program and some of the specifics she focuses on while doing groundwork.

Drum Work Basics By Deb Bennett, Ph.D.
In search of an activity that can help a horse feel more settled within himself? Drum work or platform training is an accessible approach.

Thoughts on Trailer Loading By Tom Moates
Even with horses’ hardwired apprehension of tight spots, many do become easy to load in a trailer, and some get good at it even after being tough loaders in the past. Tom shares some thoughts on trailer loading.