Nirvana – a Rocky Mountain horse showing his reportiore – looks like a nice combination of Parelli and Nevzarov. His owner Laurie Neron lives in Quebec, Canada and is a photographer who says she has been inspired by Parelli, Nevzarov, Monty Roberts and others.
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Bitless Basics Overview Video Parts of the presentation I did on Bitless Riding at Agfest last month were filmed and photographed (thanks Saskia and Nikki) and I’ve put together a sample of some Bitless Basics to give a brief overview of some of the things you can teach your horse. Basics like lateral flexion, hindquarter [...]
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While most people would like to think they are friends with their horse, and many know that being friendly with your horse is the first step in any horsemanship program, few realise just how far you can develop that friendship. One horsemanship program that bases its philosophy on the unique bonds horses form with each [...]
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Horse Watch – What it is to Be Equine by Marthe Kiley-Worthington This would have to be the best book on Equine Ethology I’ve ever read. And that is simply because the author constantly references her own herd of arabian horses that she has studied extensively over a 20 year period. The scientific discussion and [...]
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Story and photos By Christine Maroni Carlos Tabernaberri has worked his magic again with a recent clinic he presented in Boonah, Queensland on the 5th & 6th March 2011. I believe clinic feedback has been overwhelming , with the June 2011 clinic fully booked and the September clinic having only a few positions available. Carlos’s [...]
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Teaching in the Way of The horse I came across this excellent article about developing courage in the horse. It is written by Paul Dufresne , who says “Developing a trusting relationship with your horse by proving that you are a safe leader will help you to overcome situations where your horse may become fearful. [...]
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Through The Eyes of the Horse – Understanding Under Saddle with Carlos Tabernaberri There are few DVD’s available that specifically cover bitless riding without the need to progress to a bit. Carlos always advocates riding with a halter or bitless bridle and this DVD outlines his approach in a top quality presentation. Using many different horses [...]
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