Equestrian Training

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Breaking Vs. Training
Many people who are training horses will ask them questions that the horse has no way of understanding or answering. Then they will fight with the horse or hold him hostage until the horse either gives in or gives up. The so-called trainer walks away feeling like he or she has won the game because the horse finally did what they wanted him to do. But no actual communication took place. What happened was "breaking" not training.... Read the full article

Horse Logic
Good horse training is boring to watch. It looks like nothing is happening. Many people are impressed by training methods that are nothing more than a blatant series of attacks on the horse because they are dramatic to watch. However, physically dominating a horse does not teach him anything. To train a horse, you must use mental strength, not physical strength.... Read the full article

Two Minute Training
All horse owners have one thing in common… we all want our horses to behave perfectly when other people are around. No horseperson wants their horse to be known as that horse, and it is the simplest of tasks that seem to earn a horse that name. Some of the scariest moments for a horse owner (and horse) are with the vet. Deworming and vaccinations can bring out the worst in a horse, and every vet wishes that more people would take extra time to work with their horses to overcome this. Two minutes a day can go a long way to making everybody feel better about a visit from the vet.... Read the full article

Using Pressures To Shape The Horse
Many trainers attack horses. They think that if the horse's activity level or excitement level increases, the horse is learning more. That's one of the biggest MythUnderstandings there is in the training world. In fact, the truth is just the opposite.... Read the full article

Check Your Bit Fit- Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month
Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses' bits and know for sure if they have the right ones for their horses? Your horse's mouth size and conformation, his level of training, and the rider's ability all determine which bit you should use.... Read the full article

It's Hard to Get Back to Basics When You Haven't Been There To Start!
Basically, I want to see young riders whose understanding surpasses their age; whose practiced skills compliment, not limit their ability; and whose enthusiasm is transformed into try in the horses they work. These are not "basic" basics, I know. After all, I have watched and helped a couple of thousand would-be pro's search for them. Some found the basics and have adopted them as a way to life - some will probably never find them.... Read the full article

Self Control Precedes Horse Control
Merely causing a horse to do something does not mean that you are in control of the horse. Think about the times you have seen someone put a chain lead shank under a horse's chin or over its nose. They may have been successful in leading that horse from Point A to Point B but the use of that shank is a dead giveaway that they were not really in control. If they were, coercive equipment would not be necessary.... Read the full article

Minding Manners at Feed Time
Is your horse cranky at feed time? Does he pin his ears, bare his teeth and stomp his feet? Or worse, does he grab the hay out of your arms and shove you aside? If your horse has bad manners at feed time, he may be displaying aggressive and dominant behavior because he thinks his actions are making you feed him. While this kind of behavior can be dangerous, it can also erode your authority with the horse and make him difficult to handle in other situations.... Read the full article

Lynn Palm ~ Palm Partnership Training® March Tip of the Month
Does your horse dread mane pulling? Want to know an easy way to pull mane hair “with roots” for your horse’s breed association registration?... Read the full article

Missy Wryn – WHolistic Horsemanship Story of the Month: The Turning Point – Pain vs. Attitude
As I began my journey of training horses many years ago there was one particular horse that was the turning point for me in recognizing pain as a source of behavior problems. I was called out to train a young Thoroughbred that was unruly with violent aggressive behavior. His birth had been extremely traumatic to his mother nearly losing her life, but through medical science and nothing short of miracles, the mare pulled through after three months in the hospital with her new foal at her side the entire time. Her foal became protective of his vulnerable mother when doctors and personnel entered the stall, but the owner thought it was cute that the foal was so protective and didn’t feel that training or correction was appropriate during this time of his mother’s recovery. ... Read the full article

News

Kicking Bear Mustangs proudly presents…..
Basic Horse Training By Michael Hockemeyer Published by Hats Off Books With its November, 2005 release, Basic Horse Training is the first in a series of books focused on the many different aspects of horsemanship. Take a look at Basic Horse Trai... Read the full release

Now available on DVD! Training the Modern Jumper Elmar Pollman-Schweckhorst
Trafalgar Square Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Training the Modern Jumper by Elmar Pollmann-Schweckhorst. In this new DVD, internationally renowned jumper rider and trainer Elmar Pollmann-Schweckhorst reminds us of the advantages o... Read the full release

Klaus Balkenhol: The Man and His Training Methods
Trafalgar Square Books is pleased to announce the publication of Klaus Balkenhol: The Man and His Training Methods by Britta Schöffmann. A celebrity of the international dressage world, Klaus Balkenhol has an impressive record at the highest levels o... Read the full release

Mary Hamilton Receives National Mounted Patrol Training Officer of the Year
December 11, 2007 – Corcoran, Minnesota- Three Rivers Park District Police Officer Mary Hamilton receives National Mounted Patrol Training Officer of the Year Officer Mary Hamilton of Three Rivers Police Department has been a mounted police office... Read the full release

First-Ever Trick Horse DVD
Wouldn't it be fun to take a bow while sitting on your horse before the judge in the show ring, or just to impress family and friends? Or have your horse bow or lie down to make mounting easier for you? Now you can learn how, with the help of Ca... Read the full release

Lynn Palm ~ Palm Partnership Training November Tip of the Month
Safety Tip – English Stirrups For your safety, always keep stirrups organized on your English saddle. First, make sure you have a stirrup pad in your English stirrup. Without the pad your feet can slip too easily against the stirrup metal which ... Read the full release

Five Fundamentals that Translate Under Saddle for a Safer Ride, by Missy Wryn
The newest release of Missy Wryn’s “W”Holistic Horsemanship training DVD’s, Five Fundamentals That Translate Under Saddle for a Safer Ride completes the Starter KIT which includes a WH Rope Halter & Lead Rope, WH Training Stick & String and the first... Read the full release

Lynn Palm– Palm Partnership Training™ Riding Tips Featured in Women’s Health Magazine
Lynn Palm and Palm Partnership Training ™ riding tips are featured in the “Long Weekend – You Can do This” Whitefish, MT, dude ranch article in Women’s Health magazine’s October 2007 issue. Palm’s “Driving Mr. Ed” featured in Women’s Health provi... Read the full release

Keep Your Horse Happy with Proper Saddle Fit
Lynn Palm ~ Palm Partnership Training October Tip of the Month Have you ever tried to walk in shoes that are too small or too big? Your experience was probably very uncomfortable, and you may have developed soreness or blisters as a result. Now ... Read the full release

Missy Wryn from “W”Holistic Natural Horsemanship is Featured Trainer of the Month
“The Judges Choice” Chooses Missy Wryn, “W”Holistic Natural Horsemanship® Trainer As Featured Trainer of the Month To read the article click on: http://thejudgeschoice.com/LibraryArticles/Axton-Wryn.htm Excerpt from the article: My special... Read the full release

Palm Partnership Training™ Announces “For the Love of a Horse” Essay Contest
Ocala, Florida (October 24th) Lynn Palm and Palm Partnership Training™ will award a free enrollment to a 2008 Palm Partnership Training Clinic to the winner of the “For the Love of a Horse” Essay Contest to be announced Christmas Day, December 25th, ... Read the full release

Animal Welfare Project Seeking Public Relations Volunteers
The Animal Welfare Project is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Valley Forge, PA. Made up of professional animal trainers, its main mission is to create a training center for homeless horses and dogs. After professional training ta... Read the full release

DressageTrainingOnline.com Signed as USDF Streaming Video Partner
Lexington, KY (April 2, 2007) - United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced today that Dressage Training Online (DTO) has signed on as USDF’s partner for video content. DTO and USDF share the goal of delivering education and furtherin... Read the full release

Missy Wryn's Clinic Highlights DVD Makes Its Debut
“I took the best of the clinics over the year to make a comprehensive DVD of my “W”Holistic Natural Horsemanship training methods”, Missy says. The DVD Includes: -The Four Core Emotional Concerns that you and your horse share -“W”Holistic... Read the full release

Lynn Palm Invites Sponsors and Vendors to "Women LUV Horses"
Ocala, Florida (January 15, 2007) Lynn Palm, Palm Partnership Training™, invites sponsors and vendors to Women Luv Horses™, a two-day celebration of horses and women held in Concord, North Carolina’s new Cabarrus Arena and Events Center (near Charlot... Read the full release

USRIDER Teams with EKU to Offer Animal Rescue Training
Lexington, KY (Nov. 6, 2006) – Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will soon be visited by some four-legged friends. USRider and EKU are collaborating to present large-animal emergency rescue training for the third consecutive year. They are bringing i... Read the full release

Palm Partnership Training™ Announces “Get Hooked on Trail” DVD Release
OCALA, FL (August 27th, 2007) Palm Partnership Training™ and Lynn Palm announce the release of “Get Hooked on Trail,” a 3 part DVD series for improving horse and rider for training and competition. In the three part DVD series Palm introduces basi... Read the full release

New Book Provides Guide to Training Through Horse's Perspective
Orion N. Lewis take a unique view as he describes life from his horse's eyes as the horse was successfully trained in his new book, "Skipper" (now available through AuthorHouse). The book consists of human-like observations from the author's horse... Read the full release

Palm Partnership Training™ Introduces Innovative “Alliance” English Saddle Line
Ocala, FL – July 12, 2006 – Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon of Palm Partnership Training™ introduce the Alliance™ line of English saddles featuring an innovative tree designed to fit Quarter Horses, Appendix Quarter Horses, Paints, and other st... Read the full release

USDF Announces New Associate and Certified Instructors
December 15, 2006 (Lexington, KY) United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is proud to recognize the following individuals for achieving USDF Instructor Certification status at the USDF Instructor Certification Test held at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA... Read the full release