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Clearing Up Your Cues with John Lyons
In the last issue, we talked about the importance of simplifying
our cues. Most people seriously over-exaggerate signals to their horses, and
make their cues much more complicated than they have to be. As a general rule,
the more complicated a system is, the harder it is to understand and... | read |
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A Bumper-to-Bumper Truck Spruce-up
Whether it's the mirror,
grill, tailgate or bumper, most trucks today have some customization. The
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) estimates that Americans spend as
much as $1,800 customizing their pickup trucks. Why? Trucks are inherently
utilitarian vehicles in need of... | read |
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Tricks of the Trade: Keeping Your Loop on Smaller Horned Cattle
Waving off a head loop is common, especially when youre roping
cattle with smaller horns. A lot of lower numbered ropers are deathly afraid of
small horns. As their rope hits after they throw, theyll hesitate for a split
second before pulling their slack. They think theyre letting the loop... | read |
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Search and Rescue Partnerships
You are moving down a trail at the walk. the scenery is drawing your
attention away from the trail, but your mount is paying attention to everything
around him. You feel it as he starts to tense up--his head turns, his ears are
up, and he is exploring, sensing something that you weren't... | read |
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Help Your Horse Slick Off His Coat
Most of us choose to let our horses grow a long, shaggy coat
over the winter. It's natural for the horse, and it's easier for us. There are
no blankets to mess with, and no worries about monitoring body temperatures
underneath heavy clothing. But, when spring arrives and we want to get back... | read |
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Trail Riding Take-Alongs
Most horses love going out on the trail. It's a nice break from
the usual training regimen. However, stepping outside the box brings its own set
of hazards and challenges. Deer, bear, quail, skunk, and other denizens of the
trail are rare in the arena, so horses acclimated to a more... | read |
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Special Report: Your Dream-Barn Planning Guide
You're ready to build your dream barn, the perfect equine facility. You essentially know want you want, but there are a myriad of details to consider when building functional horse housing. These details include site selection; water-runoff considerations; barn materials; interior design; exterior... read |
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Nature-scaping
Did you know that there are a great many wonderful ways that
plants and animals can actually work for you on a horse property? Douglas fir
trees, willows, and dogwoods can sop up a wet area. Violet green swallows can do
bug patrol, eating several thousand flies, moths, mosquitoes, and other... | read |
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Chris Cox 3-Day Horsemanship Clinic
03/18/2010 - 03/20/2010
Event Type: Natural Horsemanship Clinics
Okeechobee, FL
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Intro To Centered Riding
03/19/2010
Event Type: Horse Expos
Buxton, ME
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Northwest Horse Fair & Expo
03/19/2010 - 03/21/2010
Event Type: Horse Expos
Albany, OR
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Open Centered Riding Clinic with Heidi Potter & Mitzi Summers
03/20/2010 - 03/21/2010
Event Type: Horse Expos
Buxton, ME
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