I attended a 2 day Frank Bell clinic in November of 2005. It was held at the Natural Horsemanship Center of Oregon . There were about 6 or 7 participants and 30+ spectators.
The Clinic
The clinic focused on Frank Bells 7-Step Safety System. Many of the techniques he uses are similar to what other natural horsemanship […]
Horses In My Back Yard
By Jody Hudson
Horses In My Back Yard
by Jody Hudson, with Extensive Collaboration From Chris Hudson
HORSE LOVERS: During my thirty years of selling rural land, I have frequently found that folks want some acreage so that they can own and ride horses. They LOVE horses in their own mind but have […]
Wild horses are now showing up in the backyards of East Carson Valley, NV residents. They are causing problems for the residents by destroying landscaping and putting themselves in harms way by wondering into traffic and other hazardous areas.
“Feeding wild horses isn’t like feeding birds, but these people don’t get it,” said Dan Jacquet, […]
Discover Eaton Canyon In Pasadena California
By David Hallstrom
Eaton Canyon Natural Area Nature Center, entrance, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, Ca. 91107, is a 190-acre natural park is located at the base of Mt. Wilson. There are five miles of nature trails, an equestrian trail, creeks and a waterfall. The canyon is very lush and […]
Do These 8 Tests Before You Buy The Horse
By Jon Weaver
Buying a horse is actually the simple procedure of exchanging dollars and cents for an animal of your choice. But buying an animal suited to your abilities is a difficult task. Before looking for a horse decide what use and purpose the horse will serve, […]
Problem Solving in Barrel Racing Part I
By Billie McNamara
Running Past the First Barrel
Your first barrel is a different set up and turn then the other two. At the barrel you are coming in at a full out run from the start. You also turn this barrel at a different angle than the others. This barrel […]
Caring for Your Horse: Routine Preventative Care
By Lynn Walls
Owning a horse is a huge responsibility for owners of any age. These magnificent creatures need care and attention to ensure your pet is happy and healthy. Caring for a horse is much like caring for a dog or a cat, although on a much larger scale. […]
Can We Eliminate West Nile Virus?
By Lance Winslow
It appears the biggest spreaders of west Nile maybe birds. We know it is transferred to humans through, blood transfusions and Mosquitoes. But the birds, which have it pose a special problem. Those who watch and study birds, migratory and those species, which have been around since before […]
Vego (Thoroughbred\Percheron gelding) is about 2 years old. I have spent many hours doing ground work with him. He knows how to move away from pressure, lounge, back up, jump over logs, etc. When I bought Vego he was 4 months old and had never been touched by humans. So, I spent a significant amount […]