Foundation Horsemanship

Getting the “Fresh” Off of a Horse It is that time of the year when many people are getting back to riding after a long winter or, like it was in Montana this year, a short one.

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Getting the “Fresh” Off of a Horse It is that time of the year when many people are getting back to riding after a long winter or, like it was in Montana this year, a short one.

This was shot several years ago, but the place looks roughly the same. Come and see our confidence-building course and take a lesson!

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An indication that your horse is returning to or existing in a state of calm and regulation: Yawning.

There is an art to standing tied calmly. But first, the horse's mind must be quiet.

My Horse Is Afraid of Men The following statement has been said to me many times over the years, “My horse is afraid of men.” Let me say that I know what people mean when they say this.

How cool this horse's hair looks!

Curiosity is always a prerequisite for confidence!