European Update from Missy Fladland
Eclectic Horseman contributor Missy Fladland is in Europe for the summer to train and show. She will be sending regular updates about her adventures! The first leg of my journey to Europe has been completed…
Viva Vaquero – 5th Annual Skills of the Rancho
Skilled horsemen showcase traditional Californios horsemanship and stockmanship methods at annual event. The Californio Bridlehorse Association will host the fifth annual Early Californios Skills of the Rancho. The event honors traditional Californio horsemanship and stockmanship still…
A Revolutionary Way to Learn Anatomy – Build a horse from the inside-out with Jon Zahourek
“The anatomy is indivisible from understanding your relationship with the horse, if you ask me,” says Jon Zahourek. “And by approaching it so that human anatomy, your own body, is intimately involved with that understanding…
Fladland Demonstration at the FEI World Cup 2017
Tom Dorrance and Ray Hunt will be honored this year in a unique way at a top international equestrian event. It is a gathering that may seem to be an unlikely venue for celebrating the…
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…
Invitational Colt Starting – Legacy of Legends 2017 Event
The 2017 (seventh annual) Legacy of Legends will be held March 3 – 5 at the Will Rogers Event Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This year, the main attraction is an invitation-only colt starting demonstration.…
Evidence-Based Horsemanship Seminar
Come explore Evidence-Based Horsemanship with Dr. Stephen Peters and Martin Black at their seminar hosted by Sage Creek Equestrian. Dr. Peters, a neuroscientist and horse brain researcher, works in conjunction with renowned horseman and clinician…
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…
Bob King and Horse of the Sun Ranch
“We’re working with different groups of the military,” says Bob King, Managing Director of Operations at Horse of the Sun Ranch. “One of the groups we work with is Semper Fi Fund.” Horse of…
Comparable Parts #10 The Lumbar’s Labor
Next time you ride you might consider the hero of weightbearing, your lumbar spine. This segment, between the thoracic vertebrae (associated with ribs) and sacrum (which is part of the pelvis) bears the weight of…