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How to Attach a Lead Rope to a Halter – Six Options for Safety and Convenience

May 3, 2022 by Robert Eversole

Being able to lead your horse or mule is a basic skill for horsemen. But before we lead the animal, we must halter it and then attach a lead rope to the halter. How we connect our lead rope to our halter is an important consideration. We want it to …

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Standing Still and Quiet – Teach Your Horse to Stay Put Without Being Tied

March 2, 2022 by Robert Eversole

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I often park my animals without tying them. Asking them to stay in one place isn’t too much to ask, so it’s one of the first skills I train. Here’s how I teach my equines to “whoa” without being tied. Standing Still Whether it’s stepping away from your horse …

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Working through the Process – Breaking Goals Down into the Smallest Steps Leads to Success

January 3, 2022 by Robert Eversole

When working with mules or writing, I focus on where to begin, stay motivated through the hiccups, and keep working until the objective is accomplished. Photo from Robert Eversole

2021 was quite a year! We had a few excellent rides with the mules, attended a very worthwhile clinic, and started on an epic pack trip, which ended with me heading to the ER in a helicopter. I spent July through November writing a book because I couldn’t walk, ride, …

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Why Learn First Aid? No More Excuses – Do it!

December 1, 2021 by Robert Eversole

We talk to great lengths about how to provide emergency care for our horses and mules in case a ride becomes “eventful”. But we all too often neglect the human component of safety and first aid in trail riding and camping with horses. Our human bodies are just as prone …

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