In 2022 a unique contest was hosted by Malcolm and Jenny MacLean at the Pincher Creek Rodeo Grounds in Alberta, Canada, in conjunction with a stockmanship school to introduce people to the low-stress livestock handling methods developed by Bud Williams. The school and competition were well received so the goal was to make this an […]
Series to deliver virtual access to a weeklong presentation of colt starting and horsemanship. Dyer, NV (January 4, 2024) Cowboy week began in 2018 as an informal gathering of friends at Nick Dowers’ ranch and training facility to start a group of colts and discuss horsemanship. The event became an annual occasion which takes place […]
Dillon, Montana – September 15, 2022 — The Montana Center for Horsemanship in partnership with Montana Western, wrapped its second annual international equine conference with ground-breaking research, world premiere films and plans already underway for next year’s international gathering in Dillon, Montana. Among this year’s featured speakers/presenters – Rodeo icon, Ty Murray, a vocal and […]
Please scroll down for latest updates. The Outside Circle is hosting a benefit auction via Facebook to raise funds. Please click here to learn more. The auction will begin at 12pm CST 10/1 and will conclude at noon CST on Sunday 10/9. Official bidding posts will show up individually in the page feed. From […]
Join in helping – Kate Neubert Kate has been fighting a long battle and has recently undergone a traumatic surgery. She was diagnosed with a Pituitary Ademos (tumor) last year. For reference most pituitary tumors are slow growing, approximately 1-3 mm/year, when removed hers was 16 mm. The surgery was a great success, but she […]
The ability to bend and become supple in both directions is one of the key qualities of all lateral work and ultimately helps to straighten the horse and enhance collection. Schooling the horse’s bend in both directions is paramount. Riding a circle helps the horse and rider achieve this goal. When a horse moves in […]
By Anpeytu Neier For several years, Translating Horsemanship, a clinic held in the spring and fall at Sage Creek Equestrian, has offered riders opportunity to create greater understanding of and with their horses. Martin Black and Donnette Hicks teach three days of concepts to build and refine the vital skills of timing, feel, and […]
Achieving the half pass is often begun by introducing a travers (haunches-in) to the horse. In this movement, the horse bends into the direction of the line of travel. This requires a lot of lateral suppleness, and is ridden as a four- track movement at about an thirty five degree angle. The rider’s position is […]
I’ve been sitting on the couch all morning, reading, studying, writing some messages, thinking about some of the horses I have in training. All morning? Who has time for that? Yes, all morning, because I spent time in the barn till late last night. There was a full moon. Even though I work for myself […]
It’s been a while since the last blog, the dog and I have been on the road travelling since mid May and only this week returned to Estonia. Midsummer here on the island, which means that it doesn’t really get dark. I’ve never before experienced this continuous light. For the dog it’s a reason to […]