Functional Horsemanship
Thursday, March 31, 2011

Communicating with Horses - Creating Energy

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I received a reader question who evidently heard me on a video talk about “creating energy” and wanted a better explanation then what they ...
Monday, March 28, 2011

Spring Time is Horse Vaccination Time

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It’s that time of year, early spring where most Veterinarians’ would suggest giving spring vaccinations to your horses. I usually have my...
Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Update on Abused Horse Keira/Jetta

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Received this from Maureen and Susan on the rescued Horse, Kiera, that I posted about on January 9th. The Horse's original name was Jet...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Reader Question on Feeding Alfalfa Pellets

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I received this question via e-mail from Savony. ”Functional Horseman, I've watched your videos on feeding horses. Thanks you very m...
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Friday, March 18, 2011

Sign Cutting and Tracking Horses

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When I was a Range Rider, one of my duties was to respond to lost persons. During the initial investigation, I would determine the last kn...
Monday, March 14, 2011

Butterfield Overland Stage Route

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The Butterfield Overland Mail Trail, also known as the Butterfield Overland Stage Route was a stagecoach route in the United States, opera...
Friday, March 11, 2011

Beginning Roping

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I received an e-mail request from Joanne, who if I remember right was from southern Georgia, and wanted to learn how to rope. Joanne didn’...
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Monday, March 7, 2011

Reader Question on Horse that Can't Back

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I received an e-mail from Mary who has a horse who won't back up. It's problematic for her as her horse trailers well, just wants ...
Thursday, March 3, 2011

Reader Question on Feeding Grain

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I received a question, from Angie, who asked “My horse is some what underweight so I have been feeding him grain and would like to know sho...
Monday, February 28, 2011

Cowboy Humor - Gunfighting Tips

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A young Cowboy was sitting in a saloon one Saturday night, he recognized an elderly man standing at the bar who, in his day, had the reputa...
Thursday, February 24, 2011

Horse Nutrition Handbook

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Some readers ask me to recommend a good feeding book. The two primary sources I have are "Equine Clinical Nutrition" by Lon Lew...
Monday, February 21, 2011

Reader Question on Grooming Horses

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I received a reader question from Nicole who said she rides sometimes at a rental stables and sometimes on one of her friend's horses a...
Friday, February 18, 2011

Wild Horse and Burro Update - February 2011

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Many write me about the Mustang or Wild Horse issue. And I have written about the different viewpoints concnerning these horses (and burr...
Monday, February 14, 2011

Valentine's Day - Cowboy Style

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Imagine my surprise as I went out to feed my horses and seeing that my wife, who is both beautiful and humorous, left me a Valentine's...
Sunday, February 13, 2011

Manure Management

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I received an e-mail from Bill asking me “what do I do about all the manure generated by my horses?”. Great question. Manure Management ...
Thursday, February 10, 2011

Reader Question on Young Horse That Won't Stand Still

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Cindy wrote me about her coming 3 year old Appaloosa Gelding that she has raised since birth. She has been riding him since he turned 2 la...
Monday, February 7, 2011

Reader Question on Trail Horses

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I received a message from Mike asking if his 15.1- 15.2hh 4 year old Quarterhorse Gelding, who is sometimes lazy and pushy, would make a go...
Friday, February 4, 2011

Wheel Barrow Repair

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How many of you use wheel barrows? If you are like me, you are pushing one several times a day, moving manure, dirt or bales of hay. Grea...
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Reader Response - Breast Collar Fit

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Responding to a reader request from Mike on some advice on Breast Collar fit. I use a pulling collar with the attachment straps through ...
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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Reader Question - Carrots or Apples?

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I received a reader question, from Shirley, asking which was better for Horses,..carrots or apples? Actually, both carrots and apples are...
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