Discovering Natural Horsemanship with Tom Moates
We saved you a seat in the front of the truck as we have a visit with prolific equine author Tom Moates about his first horse book Discovering Natural Horsemanship – A Beginner’s Odyssey. Tom …
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Goal Setting That Makes a Difference by Scott DePaolo
From Issue 113 Last issue we learned about the power of why and how knowing your why can help you accomplish big things in life. This month we will learn about the second most important …
The Art of Being Early by Tom Moates
From Issue 113 About the photo: Anna Bonnage putting one of the first rides on Sky during the colt starting clinic–this photo was taken as Harry Whitney shared the opening quote that prompted this essay. “Early …
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. …
Work in Hand on the Long Lines
From Issue No.81 I was extremely fortunate to grow up with both saddle horses and big ‘ol draft horse teams. Sitting up behind the collar and hanging on to the hames as my brothers walked …
The Importance of a Safety Check
From issue No.111 It was an ordinary late summer day—dry and warm—the perfect moment to be on horseback. We had been riding daily since mid-June and had led almost one-thousand kids the ages of eight, …
This Explains a Lot
From issue No.111 There’s this thing about working with horses… it’s one of those things that is responsible for making working with horses difficult, soul-shattering hard work. And I don’t want to be a Debbie …
Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable – Martin Black Clinic Report
Story and photos by Kim Stone This article originally appeared in issue No.110 Crisp air, clear blue skies, brilliant gold, red, orange and yellow leaves cloaked the trees outlining the lush green pastures at Shinanatu …
Thoughts on Introducing Children and Horses – Getting it Right the First Time
This article originally ran in issue No. 106 Some people who know me know that I have three adult children who have become very successful in the horse business. Occasionally someone will ask me how …
Make Sure You Get the Drift with Buck Brannaman
Photos by Emily Kitching This article originally appeared in issue No. 106 Editor’s Note: At a clinic when a troubled spot surfaces it’s a fantastic opportunity to explore what is causing an issue and how …
