I feel your four-legs
I feel your four-legs walk Articulating both me and the ground We move upon I wonder if you know how Humble I am Reaching for the soul of your earth Listening to the beat of …
Donnette Hicks
Innocence
Can you see my Innocence Hidden among the Weeds Am I the Guarded armor Or Petals reaching From their Seeds Can you see my Innocence Hidden among the Weeds
Developing Clarity
From Issue No.78 Sitting on the berm watching a magnificent horse and its rider schooling the grand-prix inspired me to write about the importance of the human-horse partnership in relation to the quality of gaits. …
Looking for bend? Riding circles is a smart option.
The ability to bend and become supple in both directions is one of the key qualities of all lateral work and ultimately helps to straighten the horse and enhance collection. Schooling the horse’s bend in …
The Road to a Half Pass
Achieving the half pass is often begun by introducing a travers (haunches-in) to the horse. In this movement, the horse bends into the direction of the line of travel. This requires a lot of lateral …
Q & A With Dwight Hill
Photos by Marry Williams Hyde The 2018 Great Basin Buckaroo Gathering has a fantastic line up of talented Top Hand Ropers. There will be both men and women showcasing their roping and horsemanship abilities. One of …
Handy Little Cowboy
photography by Sandy Black It was a cold breezy September day in Bruneau, Idaho when I walked up to the corrals at the Ace Black Ranch. Their fall branding was underway and what caught my …
Q & A With Jim Hicks
Questions that are often asked by those who are searching to improve their horsemanship. # 1 What should I consider when choosing a coach or clinician? The first decision a rider must make is what type of education they …
Signs Of Readiness: Lesson Success For Kids And Horses
Parents often ask me at what age their children will be ready for riding lessons. In short, my answer is, “there’s no perfect age: I watch for signs of readiness.” Even though a child may be giddy to start …
Children’s Riding Instructors Are Priceless
Safe, knowledgeable, and fun riding instructors for children are priceless! Finding the perfect teacher for your child can sometimes be a challenge. In order to make your child’s riding experience safe and enjoyable, you must know what …
