Is Horsemanship Natural, or Not?
This got me to thinking…how natural is any training method when it comes to horses? Sarah Williams searches for answers regarding the question, Is horsemanship natural, or not?
Is Horse Ownership Cruel?
I’ve also been told, by fellow horse owners, that keeping my mare in a stall is nothing short of cruelty. When is it time to mind our own business and when is it time to take a stand?
Sharon Jantzen gives us a little insight into one of her own experiences in and excerpt from one of her “Carriage Capers”, where she came across a very vocal and volatile activist in San Luis Obispo.
Do Horses Really Decide to be Good or Bad Like Humans?
It’s almost as though we’ve personified our horses, believing them to be beings that can think on the same level as humans can, and thus have the ability to decide whether they are going to be good or bad on a whim. Sarah Williams explores the reasons behind a horse being “good” or “bad”.
All the Horse Leasing Alternatives to Selling Your Horse
For many of us, selling our horse simply isn’t an option, even if we’re eating Top Ramen to save enough money to pay for our feed bills or running ourselves ragged trying to get to the barn for 30 minutes before the sun goes down just to keep our horses in shape. Many don’t realize that there are alternatives to selling that are “win-win situations” for all involved. Sarah Williams sits down with her friend and helps her choose a horse lease alternative to selling her horse.
Being a Winner With Horses
Is second place, third place or even Top Five really losing if you put in a performance that you are happy with and your relationship with your horse is getting stronger? Remember, the winning attitude says that “winning” isn’t always a ribbon or title, it’s a progression of your skills and it’s a manifestation of your personal best. Sarah Williams explores what being a winner with horses means.