Natural Versus Man-Made Trail Obstacles

Why Location and Setting Makes All the Difference to Your Horse By Vickie Zapel   Your horse crosses anything, anywhere out on the trail, but when asked to negotiate a man-made obstacle, suddenly proceeds to turn himself inside out. What is going on here? This is a common and frustrating …

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Riding Well Grounded – Building Blocks for a Nice Side Pass

by Marilyn Pineda   One of my favorite accomplishments in horse training is being able to execute a nice side pass.  It demonstrates several basic ground training achievements: subtle bending in the neck; yielding to subtle pressure; moving the front quarters in both directions; moving the hindquarters in both directions; and …

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The Balanced Horseman Part One: Seeking Balance

Alice Trindle

Part One: Seeking Balance by Alice Trindle   First off, I am quite excited to be writing for the Northwest Horse Source once again. When I look back over the volume of articles and topics discussed in articles written for this publication over the past nearly 10 years, I am …

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Jumping on the Trail

Begin on the Ground to Safely Jump from the Saddle by Mark Bolender   Recently, while riding near Mount St. Helens in WA State, the trail came up to a washout. In order to continue on without a lengthy back track, I needed to get my horse to jump up …

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April 2014 Cover Story: Barb Apple’s Horse Play Ranch

A Tale of Two Rescues Article courtesy of Horse Play Ranch Nestled in the picturesque McKenna Forest Reserve near Yelm, WA is a peaceful little plot of land named Barb Apple’s Horse Play Ranch. People often say the ranch has a special feel to it. Indeed, the horsemanship motto here …

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Out of the Wild – Part 3: First Saddling and Ground Driving

by Brent Rollins   If you have been keeping up with my last two articles, your horse is now plenty desensitized and has become much braver.  Your next step is the first saddling and ground driving. These are the tools you will need to be successful: a rope halter, two …

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Clucks and Kisses – How to Effectively Use Verbal Cues with Your Horse

by Allison Trimble   Verbal cues are common in horse training and usually stem from the rider’s desire to guide the horse with the softest of commands. In performance horse training, highly athletic maneuvers should be performed with precision and grace. This is not something that can be achieved by …

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Riding Well Grounded – Trailer Loading

by Marilyn Pineda   I love teaching trailer loading here at Fire Mountain Trail Course! There are so many types of communication and elements of confidence that come into play when a horse is comfortable with trailers. In my Riding Well Grounded article about impeccable timing I discuss loading a …

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Out of the Wild – Get Started on Groundwork

by Brent Rollins   Now that you can lead and touch your mustang, it is time for groundwork. With groundwork you will be addressing all areas of desensitizing. Flagging is an excellent desensitizing method that uses a small flag attached to a training stick or whip. When flagging, don’t put …

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Breaking Ice on the Trail

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Prepare Your Horse to Cross Frozen Puddles by Mark Bolender   When trail riding in the winter, early spring, and/or late fall, you can expect to find frozen puddles. The crackling sound of breaking ice often catches horses by surprise, putting the rider at risk of being dismounted when it …

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