Have you ever heard of the saying, “Built from the ground up.”? Essentially, the same goes for horses. Groundwork is an important aspect of training and working with horses. It can enhance your relationship, communication, and trust between you and your horse. Here are some reasons why groundwork is an important element for any level.
Posted on January 05, 2022
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In 2021 I competed at Road to the Horse, which was actually held in Texas instead of its typical location in Lexington, Kentucky due to the Covid outbreak. For the competition, I chose a 6666 Ranch red roan colt, which I later named Dandy. After the 2021 competition, I then got the opportunity to purchase Dandy and have continued his training at home. This month I wanted to share an exercise for consideration in your colt starting program at home.
Posted on November 20, 2021
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Development. You know this is a great word that suites horse training! Honestly, that is what we are doing; taking a raw lump of clay and developing it into something we want it to be. If you are building hunter jumpers, cutters, ranch horses, trail horses, or just a horse you have fun on- you are developing what you want this horse to be.
Posted on October 31, 2021
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The Apostle Paul told us to work diligently to show ourselves approved workmen, worthy of our hire. Diligence is something in our everyday life that determines whether we accomplish what we started out to do or not.
Posted on October 18, 2021
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For three decades I’ve been in the business of sharing insights and principles of horsemanship. These guiding principles help me as I help horses be the best they can be. I also compete in the National Reined Cow Horse Association. Like everyone else, when I compete, I want to win.
Posted on October 04, 2018
Michaela Gannett
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Boyd Polhamus is a blessed man. That’s the first thing he will tell you when asked about his life and his career.
Posted on September 17, 2018
Michaela Gannett
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I recently took a trail ride with a local 4-H club, Boots and Buckles, which was sponsored by Weaver Leather. This is our second year of partnering up to support a local 4-H group with an outing…and a few other surprises.
Posted on September 12, 2018
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As a child, I always fantasized about my dream horse. What color would it be? How tall would it be? Should I pick a mare or a gelding? I imagined I would want a long-legged palomino mare with four white socks and a perfect star on its face.
Posted on August 23, 2018
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Growing up on a Montana ranch, Brad Barkemeyer started his first colt when he was 12. By the age of 14, Brad was training horses in different disciplines for the public. This early experience served him well throughout his career as a professional horseman and trainer.
Posted on July 06, 2018
Michaela Gannett
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Horses are my passion! I really couldn’t imagine life without them. I am 26 years old and I know there are many chapters of my horsemanship journey that are still waiting to be uncovered.
Posted on March 22, 2018
Michaela Gannett
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