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“His Confidence Was a Bit Like Porcelain: Easy to Crack.” Jonathan Field and His Horse Hal to Perform at Breyerfest 2019
Are you packed and ready to head to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of BreyerFest? That’s right, July 12-14, 2019, marks 30 years that Breyer Animal Creations has brought to life a fabulous family festival that combines the excitement of a real horse fair with model horse activities,…
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Love vs. Limits: How Do You Establish Boundaries While Still Being Your Horse’s Friend?
I think it is Buck Brannaman who has often likened working with horses to parenthood. And, as a horse person and a mom, I concur it is strikingly similar. Loving someone and yet setting limits and saying “No” can be an exhausting act of balance. You don’t want to err too soft or too hard…and…
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How to Practice “Feel”–A Simple Game Recommended By Two Top Horsemen
Long-reining is an incredible type of groundwork that can advance your connection and communication with a horse in ways you might not believe—until you get in the saddle and experience the unbelievable softness and willingness in your horse that long-reining techniques tap and nurture. But before you pick up a set of long-reins and try…
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The Importance of Letting Go When Connecting with Your Horse
We’ve all heard and by now probably rolled our eyes at the popular maxim, “If you love something, set it free.” Certainly, when it comes to horses, there is an amount of truth to the idea…and we’re not talking about a made-for-TV moment where the young hero opens the paddock gate and lets the…
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Top 5 Horse Books for Gifts on the Whoa Podcast with John Harrer
Have you started your holiday shopping in earnest? Are there a few horse lovers on your list this year? Check out last week’s episode of The Whoa Podcast for 5 great horse book recommendations appropriate for all disciplines and all levels of experience. CLICK HERE to listen now! And you still have until MONDAY…
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The “Press to Connect” Concept–It’s Like Having an Amazing Conversation over Coffee…with Your Horse
True liberty with horses, says Jonathan Field, is much more than simply removing equipment and stepping outside the pen or arena: It is moving with your horse, communicating only with intention, and creating a seamless, smooth, and rhythmic dance. “When you do liberty right, you become one with the herd,” he writes in his brand new…
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