August 28, 2014
Jenn Zeller
Before I moved across the country, from Texas to South Dakota, I trained horses for a living. I gave lessons to kids, took horses in for tuning, and trained barrel horses. I loved horses, and anything having to do with horses. I thought I had a pretty good grasp on how horses operated. Then, I […]
August 22, 2014
Jenn Zeller
I’ve finally learned the difference between being alert and being aware. And that is a big deal, people. We’ve all more than likely been there: had a wreck on a horse because we got worked up over something. We’ve all had a horse that was afraid of a tarp, or plastic bag, or a snake, […]
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 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 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 9, 2014
Jenn Zeller
In first three installments of this series, we learned a little about who Buck Brannaman is, how I chose to ride with him, and how practicality, safety and confidence play a role in his clinics. Today, we’ll discuss the classes he offers and the next post will focus on the effectiveness of his clinics. I […]
August 8, 2014
Jan Swan Wood
I have seen an error made in the assembly of a bridle multiple times over the years, and want to caution others against making the same mistake. This concerns those bits with a second rein loop or gag loop where the mouthpiece attaches. I have seen people put their curb strap or curb chain through […]
August 5, 2014
Jessie Salter
That age old question…What makes a good kid’s horse? Well, most of us know that the majority of the time, an old horse is best suited for a kid. One that has been there, done that. You or someone you know, has owned that horse a while, and know all his quirks. But does their […]