Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 32 This segment stems from Jim being asked in clinics how to help a horse begin to learn lateral movement from the ground. He demonstrates how you can develop the feel of and for your horse when asking him to move laterally. You will truly appreciate just how […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 32 In this segment you will begin to understand the traditions of the Garrocha, an historical cattle handling tool from Spain and how it can benefit you and your horsemanship. Alice Trindle walks you through her experience with the Garrocha and how she would prepare on foot before […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 31 Riders with injuries can often hold onto stiffness for long after the pain has gone. Using a Feldenkrais® lesson called “The Artificial Floor” Wendy helps a student rider release tension and stiffness in both arms and legs to be able to more more freely and comfortably for […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 31 Adding some small jumps or cavaletti into your training program is a great way to challenge yourself and your horse. Johanna Redmond and her students demonstrate how you can start with some ground poles to work on timing and your partnership with your horse and these fun […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 31 Taking a young horse outside of the arena for the first few rides can be intimating for many riders. Paul demonstrates first in the arena a few things he would like working well with a horse before riding out. Next he takes his young mare outside, she […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 31 Even horses trained to the highest levels have areas where they need help improving. Jim Hicks demonstrates how he would help a horse that needs some fine tuning with his canter pirouettes and offers suggestions how you can address physical and mental challenges with this upper-level movement. […]
Amelia Newcomb works to develop a trusting and confident relationship between horse and rider. Amelia Newcomb Dressage uses theories from both natural horsemanship and classical dressage, and Amelia creates a holistic approach to dressage training that adapts to fit the needs of each individual horse and rider. Her approach incorporates all pieces of horsemanship from basic […]
David Hillman of Orange, Calif., starts colts and helps horses and riders get along better. Please find individual lessons from David below: Please find lessons from David Hillman in the following issues of the Horseman’s Gazette:
Tom Curtin grew up in the Big Sky State of Montana where his father had an outfitting and packing business. Tom was extremely fortunate to be around and work for some of the most famous ranches of the west; among them The King Ranch, The Four 6’s, Johnson Ranch and the 7D Ranch. Along with […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue № 20 Watch as Peter Campbell prepares and then rides a colt who has had only a couple rides. Peter guides us through his preparation and how to get a young horse ready to ride without taking too much life out of him. Once he’s ready Peter then has […]