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 your heart Seeking to find a way into your world Ashamed I ask that you fit mine A touch upon […]
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
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. My life’s passion is to blend the education of dressage biomechanics while still nurturing the relationship between the horse and […]
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 both directions is paramount. Riding a circle helps the horse and rider achieve this goal. When a horse moves in […]
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 suppleness, and is ridden as a four- track movement at about an thirty five degree angle. The rider’s position is […]
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 this year’s teams include accomplished Horsemen; Dwight Hill, Mark Lundy, and Scott Vanleuven. We caught up with Dwight Hill for a Q […]
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 eye instantly was a young man roping with down right proficiency. The clincher for me was finding out this young […]
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 would like to pursue.Once this has been decided, they can begin to research and determine a good place to start. The next […]
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 riding horses, they may not be truly ready to engage with them. There are several developmental skills required for success with horses. Readiness for horse activities does […]
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 to look for in an instructor. There are several important factors to consider when choosing a riding instructor who will […]