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Zeus – The Training of a Wild Horse – Part III
December was a great month for Zeus, our resident wild horse. We experienced many huge milestones. It’s somewhat humorous: the milestones I speak of are things that we take for granted in trained domestic horses. But to Zeus, simple interaction and communication with a human being ??? let alone other domestic horses – was utterly…
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Christmas season is a beautiful time of year when giving is in abundance. We consider our friends, family and children. I know many people that extend gifts to their pets and horses as well. There’s just a good feeling in that. Have you considered what we give to and receive from our horses?
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Zeus – The Training of a Wild Horse – Part II
I don’t believe that many times in his adult life, that Zeus has had the opportunity to let go of his prey / herd tension. So how could I ask of him something he has no concept of? Although he was trying and exhibiting releases, I felt I could present this to him in a…
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Zeus – The Training of a Wild Horse
Working with a truly wild horse is a fantastic opportunity to explore the subtleties of horse mentality. It’s an exercise in patience and creativity. And the reward is an incredibly moving experience.
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Goodbye to a Horse
Yes, horses can break our hearts. Is it worth it? Without a doubt. Because if we, as horse-people, don???t go down that road of exploring a true connection with a horse, we???ve missed out on one of the most incredible experiences that life has to offer a human being.
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Pelvic Anatomy 101
The sacro-iliac joints, or “SI’s” for short, are a commonly discussed area of the horse. But where exactly are they, what do they look like, and why are they so important? Read on to find out more!
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Loading your Horse in the Trailer
The trailer loading event has been tackled many times in articles, clinics, videos and more. How do you ensure trailer loading is a positive training event?
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That Special Horse – 2015 Contest Winners
Contest winners of the 2015′ That Special Horse’ Contest
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That Special Horse – Story Contest Windup
Amazing Backcountry’s first big contest of 2015 has now wrapped up. A big thank you to all our participants, judges and of course our sponsors.
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Being Prepared – Survival in the Back Country
Survival in the back country on horseback depends on being prepared. Consider these simple tips from an experienced survival expert.