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A few things mentally strong people do:
Do you ever come across someone who oozes self-confidence? In today’s post, we are going to talk about what mentally strong people do and what they don’t do. They seem to have this incredible mental strength that sets them apart from the rest. But what gives them that...
Blanketing
It’s blanketing time of year again! Where did summer go?? There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to blankets. Here are a few to ensure your horse stays warm and comfortable: 1- Is your horse turned out or kept in a barn? If he’s turned out, you’ll need a...
The Art of Science of Visualization
We all process information and experiences differently. Some of us love to listen to information. Others are visual. And then a percentage of us are mostly tuned into touch. I’m more auditory. I love to see things, too, but I...
Warwick Mindset
It's not a Method, it's a Mindset. My point isn't to criticize methods and their use, but to emphasize the importance of using the correct mindset when training horses. The most common questions I receive are often based on very similar scenarios. Most...
What the Flag Can and Can’t Do for Horses and Riders
The flag is one of our most resourceful tools to help us develop cow working skills. Barb describes her thoughts on the flag's best benefits and limitations in this video.
Rate is Not Just For The Fence
Rate is not just for the fence. (It’s even essential in the reined work circles and rundowns). In my last article I talked about judging with Bobby Ingersoll and how he broke down the fence work into the simplicity of “stop-rate-turn.” It inspired me to go a step...
On the ‘Line’
An elusive concept for working out of the herd can be the idea of staying 'on the line' once we begin working the cow. It's an important idea to understand first and then execute, especially in fast cattle. In my video archives, I found a video that gives a great...
It’s Not About Us
When we compete, it's easy to feel the pressure to get good results. We feel like all eyes are on us and our horses. After all, that's how success is measured, right? In this article, I suggest a perspective that shifts our focus to a more productive place, releases...
Rating and Fence Work
I recently had the privilege of judging the NRCHA Derby with Bobby Ingersoll. What an honor and an educational experience it was for me. I believe the sign of a true master is one who knows their subject so thoroughly that they can reduce an incredibly complex subject...
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