Functional Horsemanship
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Good to know knots - for the Arena Challenge

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I used to tell people that when I was growing up, as a condition of being fed supper, my Pa would make me tie knots. The truth is that yes...
Friday, September 15, 2023

National Day of the Cowgirl - September 15th

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The National Day of the Cowgirl was created in November 2021 by Durango Boot Company, according to the National Day Archives , to take plac...
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

2023 9th Annual Functional Horsemanship Arena Challenge

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Our annual Arena Challenge, the 9th year in a row, will be held 14 October 2023. This event is a little unique in horse competition for no...
Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Riding Good Circles

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One of the things I work with my horses is trying to ride good circles. Its tougher than it sounds but getting better at  it also helps wi...
Thursday, August 3, 2023

Night Latches and options

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I don't often get phone calls but I had a pleasant conversation recently with Jim who called to ask about using tie rings then asked m...
Saturday, July 22, 2023

The National Day of the Cowboy

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National Day of the Cowboy is celebrated on the fourth Saturday in July- this year being 22 July 2023. Recognition of the American Cowboy...
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

God Bless America

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On this hallowed day I hesitate to write anything that does not uplift this Great Nation or our founding ideals and principles as well as ...
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Reviews on the Cowboy Knife

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About every person I know carries a knife. Town people usually carry a folding knife with a clip that slides down over a pocket opening, ...
Sunday, March 12, 2023

How do you stop a horse from bucking when lunging?

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Jerry M asked about how do you stop a horse from bucking when you are lunging him. "Hello, I am writing to see if you have any insig...
Thursday, February 23, 2023

Giving Horses Paste Products

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Over a given year there are many opportunities for a horse to receive paste products via the mouth, namely wormers (de-wormers), Bute (thi...
Monday, January 30, 2023

Horses feel both Physical and Mental Pressure

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In the fall last year, I was giving horsemanship clinic where I asked the riders to do various things using pressure and release, working ...
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Monday, January 16, 2023

Casting about for Horsemanship knowledge

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Every eight weeks I look forward to a visit from my horse shoer, as while he trims and shoes horses we discuss a lot on different topics fr...
Friday, December 30, 2022

Iconic Cowboy musician Ian Tyson passes

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If you are a fan of Cowboy music then you know by now that Ian Tyson passed away yesterday. Born in September 193, Ian was 89 when he pas...
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

The Season for Giving - Supporting our own in need

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I think everyone believes that Christmas is the season for giving. We can give in many ways - prayers, time, attention and of course, mone...
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

National Day of the Horse

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I hope everyone enjoys and reflects on the National Day of Horse. These wonderful creatures that God gave us have meant so much to so man...
Thursday, December 1, 2022

Cowboy Knives

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I have often been asked where someone could obtain a sheath knife they see me carrying. And over the years I sent a few local people to my...
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