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1: Calming the Spooky Horse with Kind Leadership

Humans are always wanting that perfect horse. The problem is that the perfect horse in the wild is the one who is keenly aware of his surroundings. Then of he acts quickly to any ...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

2: Physical Fitness Exercises for Horseback Rider

I think that many times the rider overlooks how important it is to get and stay in good riding shape. A lot of focus of horse people is getting their horse into good condition. I also think that ma...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

3: How to Cue Your Horse to Turn Properly

Turning your horse or any horse on cue seems like a very simple task. The various cues to turn your horse has many levels. Usually most people may not pick up on the huge amount of phyiscal things ...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

4: Tasks Required to Ride a Horse Bridleless

Tasks Required to Ride a Horse Bridleless  I’ll bet most people believe that you must ride a horse with a bridle. I’m also sure that many ...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

5: Training Ideas for Foals

Tips for training foals I think there are very many horse owners who miss great opportunities to help make a wonderful horse. Much has been written and done in recent year...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

6: Leadership is Not a Four-Lettered Word.

I once submitted an idea for a book about equine leadership to a literary agent and I received a very curious rejection letter. He thought that book was interesting but he also im...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

7: Horsemanship Goals

Goals are the foundat...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

8: Tasks Every Horse Should Do

Give to Light Pressure You should never have to “push” a horse away. The horse should be very well versed in the concept of “give to...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

9: Effects of Equine Eyesight

We humans are predators. That means we are meat eaters by nature. Humans have eyes that are set close together. This so we can determine the distance and speed of our prey. Our eyes being...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

10: Understanding Horse Body Language

Being fluent in understanding a horse's body language is a fundamental of horsemanship psychology. Positive communication is the essence of training your horse and developing sound strategies in de...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

Difficult Trailer Loading

What was your most difficult experience loading a horse into a trailer? Loading a horse into a trailer is a task that often requires a high level of horse practicality.I use the word practicality to mea...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

Horse Pre-Purchase Selection

Pre-Purchase Selection: Keys to the Start of a Successful Relationship with Your Horse There is one big secret to having a great horse, it's all in the relationship. The superb symbiotic relationship tha...

By: Matthew M. Brendal

Calming the Spooky Horse with Kind Leadership

Humans are always wanting that perfect horse. The problem is that the perfect horse in the wild is the one who is keenly aware of his surroundings. Then of he acts quickly to any real or imagined threats....

By: Matthew M. Brendal

Pete Rodda, an expert in horse training, was out at the Heartland Ventures in Baltic, South Dakota for the Natural Horsemanship Clinic. Rodda came all the way from Florida to teach local horse owners ...

SMITHFIELD Steve Edwards blew through his mouth, vibrating his lips to make horse sounds as he kept his eyes to the ground and meandered slowly toward the wild stallion.

January Young Americans, as announced by the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce:

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A well known "horse whisperer" was in town this weekend sharing his remarkable gift of understanding and communicating with horses.