Posts Tagged ‘training’

Ground Pole Exercise

March 15, 2017
Savanna Simmons

As spring approaches, I get itchy to spend more time in the saddle. Sometimes nice weather leads to muddy conditions, so this is a great pole exercise to work on in a small area without tearing up too much ground or risk your horse slipping and sliding. This involves one ground pole, narrow post, hose, […]

Training a colt in the branding pen– a few tips

February 24, 2017
Savanna Simmons

Ask A Pro Question: “Can you offer any tips for training a colt their first few times in the branding pen?”   Use these tips to help your young horse get a solid start in the branding pen. The photos of Boe Simmons on SFR Driftchip Honest were taken during the Four Three’s age-branding heifers this January. […]

Riding With The Greats: Joe Wolter

August 26, 2016
Savanna Simmons

Whenever I saddle up, I ride with some of the greats. I was blessed as a teenager and young adult to ride with some spectacular horsemen including Ray Hunt, Jack Brainard, Joe Wolter, Bryan Neubert, and more. I have gleaned a portfolio of particular styles or set of exercises from each that I flip back […]