December 27 Blog Tarps, Puddles and Other Scary Horse Eating Things Training, bombproof, calm, happy, happy horse, helping, introducing, new environment, new experiences, patience, patient, persistence, relax, spooking, spooky, time and repitition, training methods So you want to introduce something spooky to your horse. It may be a new environment or a new object, or maybe it isn’t anything new at all but that darned puddle that he is always worried about. Helping horses gain confidence with new and potentially scary experiences starts with the rider’s ability to assert themselves in a calm and patient leadership role. Horses are herd animals, and in the wild they would look to the lead mare for direction. When your horse sees that you, his ...
November 20 Blog Long-Distance Riding equine horse show, horse show, Training Hey readers, Happy early Thanksgiving to everyone, horseback riders and lovers alike! I know horses can be some incredibly dangerous, frustrating creatures sometimes, but I hope all of you spend a little time this week reflecting on the moments that made all of that hard work and tiresome effort worthwhile. I'd like to share a small anecdote with you guys and gals, essentially a quick look into my life, and how it is enhanced immensely by equine influences. Monday: Wake up early, ...
November 15 Blog Take the Lead black mountain ranch, Training, winter, young horses [caption id="attachment_2427" align="alignnone" width="612"] Beluga, the yearling Thoroughbred filly posing for the camera.[/caption] Winter arrived on the farm this year the same time Beluga did. The forecast called for below zero temperatures and several inches of snow in the morning. The haulers were late, and for once the weatherman was right. First they had trouble loading the little black filly, and then again when we spent the next hour coaxing her out of the trailer. Beluga’s ...
June 4 Blog Family fun at our Colorado Dude Ranch: Meet our Baby Goats Best Dude Ranch Vacation, Black Mtn Ranch, Training, life at a dude ranch At Black Mountain Colorado Dude Ranch, we are a real working guest ranch. Not only do we keep our 70 horses, herd of cattle, we also have two chicken coops (currently finishing the chicken chalet), bunnies, and five adorable Colorado born rescue goats. These adorable little fellows were adopted after either being rejected from their moms at birth or runts struggling to get fed at meal time. We decided three years ago to start adopting these guys to give them a new chance at life and ...
March 29 Blog On Creating Positive Experiences wild horses, Training, horse quotes What a great quote to remember when training and working with horses. Make each day a positive and rewarding experience! We are itching to have the herd back up at the ranch! Will you be visiting our Colorado Dude Ranch this summer?