Having obstacles to work your horse over keeps training sessions fun and interesting for you and him. Plus, it allows you to work on practical skills you’ll need when you’re out exploring trails. If you’ve got a set budget to work with or only a limited area in which to build a course, there are […]
When Clinton brings the Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries to Waterloo, Iowa, next week, Victory Riding Academy will be joining our team as the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss group. The non-profit organization is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and offers equine-assisted programs to veterans, first-responders, department of corrections officers, school groups and teams. “From aiding veterans […]
Morgan grew up riding horses before she could walk, which suited her well since she came into the world obsessed with them. Her childhood was spent showing on the American Quarter Horse Association circuit, participating in 4-H, riding trails and camping on horseback. “My mom is just as passionate about horses as I am and […]
Training Tip: Adding Speed When Backing Your Horse Up
Question: How would you get a horse to back up instantly with a little pressure? My horse backs up so slowly and won’t back up unless I give a lot of pressure or use a whip to guide him. Answer: It sounds like it’s time to enter the Do It Now Stage of training. When […]
Passion, Grit and Genetics: Thiago Boechat Featured on the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast
Thiago Boechat, co-founder and manager of GeneTech Animal Reproduction, is the latest guest to sit down with Clinton on the Uncut & Real Raw podcast. Thiago has dedicated his career to advancing equine reproduction and building GeneTech into a trusted leader in the industry. With a background deeply rooted in veterinarian science and horsemanship, he […]
Shedding Light on Health and Safety in Your Horse Barn
By Classic Equine Equipment Imagine walking into a well-lit and welcoming barn. Your horses comfortably waiting in their stalls, eager for your attention. The aisle and stalls are evenly illuminated, making daily chores and barn activities easier and safer.
Synda has been involved with horses her whole life. She grew up riding her family’s horses on old canal banks and got into team sorting and barrel racing when she was older. Her grandfather was a trainer and often fixed problem horses and bought horses, retrained them and then sold them to good homes. Synda […]
Training Tip: Let Your Horse Spend “Friendly Time” on the Trailer
To help your horse get comfortable on the trailer, practice putting him on the trailer and letting him stand tied in it without going anywhere. We do this with our horses at the ranch all the time. After their training sessions, when they’re cooled down, we load them on the trailer. We tie them up […]
Matt spent summers on his father’s farm in Southeastern Idaho. His family used their horses for working cattle, hunting and roping. “The horsemanship I grew up with was the old Western mentality of the John Wayne movies, where if a horse was giving you trouble, you bit his ear, hopped on him and hoped for […]
