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My day started at 6:30 with chores. I pulled into the house at 8p with a trailer of client horses. My assistant and I worked 5 horses,...

Teaching Takeaways Beausoleil Farms Part Soleil Farms Part 1 I am way behind on my Teaching Takeaways.  There are only so many hours in...

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I wish I could put a definitive number on it. That would be easier when I talk to owners. The truth is the answer varies horse to horse....

The average age of rehab horses at my house right now is 8yrs old. The equivalent to a 24yr old human. They are plagued with multiple...

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You can’t train pain

There is a difference between reacting and responding.  Reacting comes with emotion.  Response comes with thoughtfulness and learning.

Teaching Takeaways Beausoleil Farms part two The behaviors and balance on the ground will reflect in the saddle.  Pay attention to the...

I had a fantastic time in early June teaching at Beausoleil Farms. The Texas hill country has a beauty all of its own. Come join us in...

Horses use compensation as a protection. Sometimes it is from an injury. Sometimes it is from how they are ridden. Sometimes it is from...

Teaching Takeaways Sand Hill Part 2 Horses must be connected to the outside aids of the bend. Pulling the inside rein sends the horse...

Not every behavior from your horse requires a response.

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April Master Zoom

Video Exercise straightness and lateral work

I would rather a 5 minute session with a straight horse than 45 minutes on a crooked one.  The horse must build up to quality in quantity.

Small things add together to lead to big changes.

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