July 25, 2014
Jenn Zeller
Those of you that know me, know I follow the teachings of Buck Brannaman. One of his famous quotes is: “Horses and life, it’s all the same to me.” I’ve known that quote. And in theory I’ve known what it means. But there’s a difference between what you think you know, and actually putting that […]
July 21, 2014
Jessie Salter
I want to take this opportunity to share some quick tips from my dear friend and proven trainer and competitor, Lynn Kohr. I’ve ridden with Lynn since I was little, and she never ceases to amaze me with her talented horsemanship and hunger for learning and improving. This particular tip is one that hits […]
July 17, 2014
Jenn Zeller
I was reading through some blogs recently, and it occurred to me, that some common trouble a lot of riders and their horses find themselves in, is that their horse has too much go, and not enough whoa. While, “whoa” or “ho” is a good command, around here we don’t use verbal commands. We like […]
July 16, 2014
Jessie Salter
One thing is for sure, seasoning a young performance horse prospect can be a very humbling experience. It has to be done. It’s part of the training process. Horses can feel like champions at home, but they can’t be proven until they’ve gone somewhere. I’m very fortunate that I have an indoor and outdoor arena […]
July 14, 2014
Jenn Zeller
Some of you read the title to this post and thought, “what the!?” Honestly, becoming dexterous is one of the best things we can do to improve our horses and our horsemanship. I’m sure that any of you reading this have been on a horse that turns, or rides better to one side than the […]
July 1, 2014
Jan Swan Wood
Roping and dragging calves to the fire at branding time is a timeless tradition in ranching country. Every horse there, though, has had to drag that first calf to the fire, and how that worked out will affect the horse for years to come. Riding a colt and dragging a calf to the fire compounds […]
June 20, 2014
Jessie Salter
Continuing to educate yourself and learn is imperative in all parts of life including your horsemanship. You can read books, watch videos, and observe, but nothing compares to the real hands-on experience of a clinic. No matter what your horsemanship level is, we all fit in somewhere in a clinic setting. So how do you […]
May 14, 2014
Justin Lawrence
I want to base my blogs on my background in the ranch and how I used it to be successful in the arena. First and foremost I believe in wet saddle blankets. By this I mean that in order for your horse to be enjoyable to ride he should be given a job and know […]
May 12, 2014
Jessie Salter
We’ve heard it all. Mares are too unpredictable. Mares don’t get along with other horses. Or the opposite, mares have more heart. Mares are grittier. I’ve had customers flat out tell me “No Way” when I tell them I have a wonderful mare for sale. They won’t even look at her even though she’s […]
May 8, 2014
Jessie Salter
Ever have that special one? You know from the first day you lay eyes on them that they will be great. Who’s to say if they will be the grand champion, or arena record holder? Only one thing is for certain. They will always have a special place in your heart no matter what they […]