Eclectic Horseman Issue No.134

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November/December 2023

“Okay Let’s Try It Again” — Trailer Loading With Ray By Barney Nelson
Learn from legendary horseman Ray Hunt with an updated article that focuses on a trailer loading at a clinic in 1986. Enjoy this historical perspective!

Gaited Horses and Horsemanship—Round Table with Larry Whitsell and Ivy Starnes By Tom Moates
What does horsemanship have to do with the gaited horse world? Enjoy perspective from two experts.

Headshy Horses – How They Get That Way By Heather Smith Thomas
At some point in your life you may own a horse with headshyness issues; whether you know the cause or not you will need some ideas on how to help your horse feel better.

Save My Seat! The Eclectic Classroom Offers Direct Access By Emily Kitching
Join a group of passionate horse people to discuss articles and videos from Eclectic Horseman and The Horseman’s Gazette.

Alison Deadman & The Alexander Technique for Equestrians By Tom Moates
The Alexander Technique was developed by Frederick Matthias Alexander in the 1890s and has more than a century of proponents, but what is the Alexander Technique and why might it be helpful to equestrians?

I Want It All! By Lee McLean
There’s a growing disconnect right now that is pitting relationship against horsemanship. As though we would somehow be wrong to want both, rather than wholly one or the other.

What I Owe Western Horses By Katrin Silva
I call myself a horsewoman first, a dressage rider second­—but without Western horses and horsemanship, I would be neither. I credit Western riding with making me a better dressage rider, and a better horsewoman.

De-Spooking? By Amy Skinner
People often ask me how to “de-spook” their horses. They are afraid of their horses’ energy and physical capability. A horse is a powerful animal, so this fear is rational. But a horse’s main job, after eating, is to be wary. To look out for danger. This ability has kept him alive and evolving for centuries.

A Tough Topic By Kelli Neubert
When I was a kid learning to ride, I was told over and over by my riding instructor: “Chin UP! Eyes AHEAD! If you look at the ground, that’s where you’re going to end up!”