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Brent Rollins: Extreme Cowboy Racing 101 – Part 1

August 5, 2020January 1, 2015 by Brent Rollins

My Introduction to a Popular Equine Sport by Brent Rollins The first Extreme Cowboy Race I ever saw was on TV with Craig Cameron commentating. It looked like great fun. I had heard of the race through a few people and was curious about it. Little did I know how …

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Ranch Sorting: The New Sport to Try – Part 4

August 5, 2020December 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

How to Choose a Clinic or Instructor by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera Over the last months we’ve taken a closer look at the exciting sport of ranch sorting and covered important topics such as finding a club, choosing the best horse and how competition is scored. This month …

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Ranch Sorting: The New Sport to Try – Part 3

August 5, 2020November 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Jackpots, Draw Pots and Finding Your Level of Competition by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera Every equine sport has levels of competition and ranch sorting is no different. This month we asked Roger Braa to explain the nuts and bolts of competing: how and where to start out as …

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Ranch Sorting: The New Sport to Try

August 5, 2020October 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Getting – or Making – the Best Sorting Horse by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera Ranch sorting is known as a sport for any horse, but can any horse truly make a good partner? This month Roger Braa shares what he has learned in his years working with sorting …

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Ranch Sorting: The New Sport to Try

August 5, 2020September 1, 2014 by Catherine Madera

Introducing a Fast Growing Equine Activity by Roger Braa and Catherine Madera The popularity of equine sports can rise or fall according to various factors. Geography, economic realities and demographics all influence which activities are hot and which ones are not. Budget-friendly events that all horse owners can enjoy, regardless …

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The Balanced Horseman

August 5, 2020August 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part 4: Practicing Lateral Maneuvers to Achieve Lightness by Alice Trindle As we finish up this series of articles regarding balance I am again drawn to the reality that this is the critical element in our journey to achieve true lightness with horses. Actions, postures and maneuvers that reflect …

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The Balanced Horseman

August 5, 2020July 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part 3: Applying Observations of Balance to Under Saddle Work by Alice Trindle Last month we observed balance primarily from the ground. I asked you to watch balance shifts within movements along with rhythm, carriage, and overall structure of the horse. We looked at some specific maneuvers and attempted …

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

August 5, 2020April 1, 2014 by Barb Apple

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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The Balanced Horseman

August 5, 2020March 1, 2014 by Alice Trindle

Part 2 Observing Balance from the Ground For almost all horsemanship disciplines, the master will coach us on achieving a ‘feel’ with our horse in order to accomplish specific maneuvers. Legends like Nuno Oliveira and the Dorrance brothers, tried to describe for us that elusive state in which we …

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Gone Wild

August 5, 2020January 1, 2014 by Brent Rollins

The allure of the American Mustang by Brent Rollins There is something special about the American Mustang. I have been around horses all my life and have experienced many breeds including Arabians, Quarter Horses and even draft horses. My family has always had horses, so I guess you could …

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