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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.
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Semi-Urban Trail Development on Vancouver Island
For decades, locals have maintained trails through and around private acreages, crown land, forestry lands, and beaches. Increasingly, access to these informal trails is being cut off by residential subdivisions. How do we preserve these trails for equestrian use?
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Christmas – 2014
Seasons Greetings from Amazing Backcountry!