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Dealing with an Ear Pinner

Build a Partnership with Your Horse By: Lynn Palm   If you’ve spent much time in the saddle, chances are you’ve come across a horse that pins its ears. Whether you are riding such a horse or you are riding in a group that includes this kind of horse, you …

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On Having Grit

Part 3: Effort Counts Twice By Laura Schonberg   Last month, we discussed Dr. Angela Duckworth’s research on how easily talent distracts us; if something seems to come naturally to someone or their horse, we may believe they don’t have to work very hard to be successful or outstanding in …

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Foal Training Success Tips

Follow these tips from Clinton Anderson to get your partnership with your foal off to the best start.   Be consistent. The earlier you start working with your foal, the quicker he’ll learn the right behavior and never get the chance to develop bad habits. Don’t leave him turned out …

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Let the Worries Go!

The Top 10 Misunderstandings and Concerns About Competitive Trail Riding By Tammy Vasa, NATRC   Recently, while on Facebook, I tried to debunk some of the concerns associated with competitive trail riding (CTR). I was once the person with these same fears. My desire to try the sport finally prevailed …

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On Having Grit

Part 2: Distracted by Talent? By Laura Schonberg   I’m guilty: at a riding lesson a couple of weeks ago, I was watching with girl-who-loves-everything-horse awe as one of my trainers was riding her well-bred warmblood in the arena. This horse doesn’t move––she floats. If I didn’t know any better, …

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Beyond the First Touch – Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs – Part 3

One Woman’s Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs, Part 3 By Adrienne Devoe The author is providing information based on her knowledge and experience. In no way does she profess to have all the answers. She encourages the reader to do their research for the most complete information. At …

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April 2018 Cover Story: Heidi Snider Kauffman

Leading with Love at Hillcrest Training   When you drive up the long driveway to Hillcrest Training, you will feel you’ve arrived somewhere special. Horses and ponies greet you from their individual grass or gravel paddocks where they happily rest and relax in the sun. Even on the busiest days, …

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Horse Training Wisdom

Horse Training Wisdom Begins with the Human by Allison Trimble   I haven’t trained horses professionally for a number of years, but my conversations still turn to the subject daily. I’ve been blessed with many different types and qualities of horses in my life, and I’m fortunate to have been …

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Colt Starting Success Tips

Horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks candidly about his experience starting colts and why the first six weeks of a horse’s life under saddle set the tone for the horse’s career.   Your safety depends on your preparation… The biggest thing my late mentor Gordon McKinlay instilled in me when starting …

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