Monday, March 30, 2009

On fear and confidence and learning

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Up until last year, I thought I knew all about foaling. I had 14 healthy foals throughout the years grow up under my care, had read and stud...
Sunday, March 29, 2009

Leave No Trace: A basic introduction to Wilderness travel and camping for the Horseman

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Riding and horse camping in the Wilderness may seem overwhelming at times, with a long list of rules and regulations to follow in order to “...
Friday, March 27, 2009

Riding all the time

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I try to ride all the time. All the time I am in the saddle or on a horse, that is. In the last post, “riding all the time” was mentioned as...
Thursday, March 26, 2009

Trail Etiquette and Safety Information

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Over the years in my infinite attempts at organizing our horse business ( can a horse business be organized?), I have amassed several forms...
Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Quiet trails

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We rarely say a word when riding. Perhaps it’s because we’re getting hard of hearing, or perhaps because there is often a string of pack ho...
Sunday, March 22, 2009

The one that got away

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I’d guess that after the fear of camping, one of the most common fears about horse packing is the fear that your horses are going to take of...
Friday, March 20, 2009

On camping

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I’m afraid one of the biggest turn offs for folks avoiding back country horse trips is camping. Not everyone likes to rough it. First, let m...
Thursday, March 19, 2009

This time of year

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This is the time of year the snow begins melting off around the ranch, only to be replaced by mud. The trails are still packed with snow and...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

A positive approach to horsemanship

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You may call it natural horsemanship, gentle handling, or honest horsemanship. You may say it is new and revolutionary, or site many exampl...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Wild Places

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I was recently involved in an ongoing and open discussion with some horse people and outdoors folks about the reduction of horse traffic on ...