August 21, 2014
Jessie Salter
When picking out a performance horse prospect several things come into play. In this 2 part series we’ll touch on what to look for and why. We all know that a horse is only going to be as good as it’s trainer, but this might be helpful in getting a good start. Bloodlines might be […]
August 20, 2014
Jenn Zeller
I heard it said the other day, “We didn’t go backwards, but we didn’t go forwards either. Some days you win some, some days you lose some.” This was said in regards to a rather touchy colt. He’s probably 60 rides in to his training, and he’s still prone to hog around, bog his head, […]
August 19, 2014
Jessie Salter
Rope halters have been around for a long time, and they serve a good purpose. When properly adjusted they are designed to contact certain pressure points on your horse’s head and face. I personally love the feel of a well made rope halter. Not only are they a means of leading and tying your horse, […]
August 18, 2014
Bailee Murnion
Today I would like to touch on one of my favorite topics: bloodlines! The horse breeding and marketing industry has become highly specialized over the years and horse breeders all across the country are now breeding for a specific end result. Whether it be reining, jumping, western pleasure, cutting, team roping or barrel racing, there are specific […]
August 16, 2014
Jenn Zeller
In previous discussions about my time riding with Buck, we discussed what to look for when deciding to attend a clinic, how effective his clinics are, and how to get the most out of the experience. We’ll wrap up this series today by talking about how the experience benefited my business, and why I would […]
August 15, 2014
Jessie Salter
August 14, 2014
Jenn Zeller
Now that we know what classes are offered, let’s talk about what classes I’ve participated in and watched while at his clinics. I have now ridden in every class he has to offer, save Colt Starting, Foundation Horsemanship and Cow Work – though we’ve done plenty of Cow Work in all the H2 classes I’ve […]
August 13, 2014
Jessie Salter
I recently experienced my first true exposure to a parrot mouthed horse. I’d heard the term before, and knew what the general meaning was, but I’d never really explored further. My family has always raised Quarter Horses and it was never an issue that came up. We raised a well bred yearling colt by an […]
August 12, 2014
Jan Swan Wood
TIM: June 22, 2014 Trim # 2 After a month of new growth time and proper feed, Tim was ready for his second trim. He had adapted to normal walking (no high lift on the knees and hocks!) and was bucking and playing in the corral. Obviously, his body and joint stiffness was gone and […]
August 11, 2014
Jayme Thompson
The life of a cowboy is unpredictable. Each day is a new adventure. As my husband sat at the bench in his saddle shop, stamping the fresh leather of a piece for a saddle, he thought of how much he could get accomplished for the customer who awaits his order. The phone rang, changing the […]