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Dust Yourself Off

6 November 202425 November 2024 admin

by Gabrielle Sasse Here I sit, 20 years old with a sore back, my knees protesting every crouch and my

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Tuesday Training Tip

16 May 202416 May 2024 robynd

We have an important Tuesday Training Tip from Dana Hokana Performance Horses that could be a game changer for your

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Dana Hokana is hosting a clinic at her ranch in Temecula, California December 2-3rd, 2023 and she has a few riding spots still available. 
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Ride with Dana Hokana – December 2-3rd

19 November 202319 November 2023 robynd

Dana Hokana is hosting a clinic at her ranch in Temecula, California December 2-3rd, 2023 and she has a few

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From Paper to Performance with Jackie Krshka

15 June 202315 June 2023 robynd

Every all-arounder knows the feeling— the first time you lay eyes on the chosen pattern, your mind begins racing. “Good?

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Tuesday Training Tip – Dana Hokana

28 June 202228 June 2022 robynd

Today’s training tip comes from Dana Hokana who is passionate about helping horses and riders build relationships that lead to

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Tuesday Training Tip – Steve Heckaman

17 May 202217 May 2022 robynd

Today’s training tip comes from an absolute legendary trainer, showman, breeder and judge Steve Heckaman. Dealing with a Sour or

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Tuesday Training Tip – Bob Avila

12 April 202212 April 2022 robynd

Today’s training tip comes from a true legend in the horse industry, the one and only Bob Avila. Build a

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20 Ways to Become a Better Horseman on a Budget.
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20 Ways to Become a Better Horseman on a Budget

7 April 20227 April 2022 robynd

by Robyn Duplisea Are you feeling the pain of inflation? Gas prices have skyrocketed and so has nearly everything else.

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Focus on the Quality of Your Ride
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Tuesday Training Tip – Kristy and Jay Starnes

22 March 202222 March 2022 robynd

Today’s Tuesday Training Tip comes from Champion Western Pleasure Trainers Kristy and Jay Starnes Focus on the Quality of Your Ride

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Tuesday Training Tip – Kelly McDowall

15 March 202215 March 2022 robynd

Today’s Tuesday Training Tip comes from Multiple World Champion Kelly McDowall Wait for it!!! “I prefer to push my horses over

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Nancy Sue Ryan
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Reach for the Stars with Nancy Sue Ryan 

2 March 20222 March 2022 robynd

Renowned horsewoman, Nancy Sue Ryan pilots Champion after Champion in the Hunter Under Saddle ring. With multiple Congress, World, and

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Don’t Train The Try Out Of Your Horses with Nancy Sue Ryan
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Tuesday Training Tip – Nancy Sue Ryan

1 March 20221 March 2022 robynd

Don’t Train The Try Out Of Your Horses with Nancy Sue Ryan

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Tuesday Training Tip – Brent Maxwell

22 February 202222 February 2022 robynd

Train the Weakness While Maintaining Confidence. “Every horse is different as far as strengths and weaknesses in their abilities.  I identify

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Tuesday Training Tip – Robin & Jenny Frid

15 February 202215 February 2022 robynd

This week’s Tuesday Training Tip comes from Robin and Jenny Frid who are well known for their incredible teaching skills

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For the Love of the Horse 

14 February 202214 February 2022 robynd

take the time to go back to your first love – the love of the horse. Take a breath. Don’t let that precious gift slip away! Return to the joy of the horse; raise your standard for you and your horse. Determine to enjoy the journey. Take your horse and look into his eyes and remind yourself what you love about horses! 

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Tuesday Training Tip – Tim Kimura

8 February 20228 February 2022 robynd

Today’s Tuesday Training Tip comes from the one and only Tim Kimura: Man Of Trail. “In this modern age of

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How To Ask The Experts

5 February 20228 February 2022 robynd

Learn some tips to ask the pros at your next show.

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Tuesday Training Tip – Dana Hokana

1 February 20221 February 2022 robynd

Today’s training tip comes from our amazing friend and champion trainer and clinician Dana Hokana Stay Soft and Forgiving With

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Tuesday Training Tip – Jon Barry

25 January 202225 January 2022 robynd

Today’s training tip comes from a legend in the saddle and the judges stand, Jon Barry. Be consistent in the

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HUS First Impressions

25 January 202225 January 2022 robynd

Courtesy AQHA Journal You only get one chance to make a first impression in hunter under saddle class. AQHA Professional Horsewoman Casi

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Learn To Win at Ranch Riding

20 January 202220 January 2022 robynd

Learn some useful tips to succeed in Ranch Riding with Debbie Cooper and Gary Roberts.

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Tuesday Training Tip – Sean Knowles

18 January 202225 January 2022 robynd

Tuesday Training Tip – Sean Knowles – Don’t Change your Plan or Program at a Show

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Riding On Nerves: Tips to Boost Your Show Confidence

17 January 202217 January 2022 robynd

We talked with pros Holly Hover, Charlie Cole, Jim Searles, and Bob Avila to see what pointers they had for managing those show ring jitters.

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Tuesday Training Tip – Gil Galyean

11 January 202225 January 2022 robynd

You can’t jerk on your horse “You can’t jerk on your horse. You have to almost sneak your hand in

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Breeding Today Featured Today Today's Training 

AQHA Offers Halter Breaking Your Foal E-Book

1 June 20219 June 2021 robynd

Training your own foal is a truly special experience, but not one to be taken lightly. His first experiences will

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10 Smart Showmanship Tips

10 March 202110 March 2021 robynd

Courtesy AQHA No matter what level you are competing at – 4-H, weekend breed shows or the AQHA world championship

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Dana’s Mini Clinics | Episode 4 – The Importance of Your Words in the Stop (Part 4)

8 February 20219 February 2021 robynd
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Dana’s Mini Clinics | Episode 3 – The Importance of Using Your Hands Correctly in the Stop (Part 3)

1 February 20219 February 2021 robynd
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Dana’s Mini Clinics | Episode 2 – The Importance of the Stop (Part 2)

25 January 20219 February 2021 robynd
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Dana’s Mini Clinics | Episode 1 – The Importance of the Stop (Part 1)

18 January 202118 January 2021 robynd
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COVID-19 Featured Today Today's Training 

Trail Schooling Survival Guide

20 March 202020 March 2020 robynd

A Free E-Book From Carson Griggs If you are trying to stay sharp in preparation for the return of horse

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COVID-19 Featured Today Today's Training 

Bored, Worried, Stressed? Try Learning from Home.

17 March 202017 March 2020 robynd

Stay Sane by taking advantage of at home horse training opportunities for you and your horse. Amateurs are hardy individuals.

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Building a Confident Rider with Dana Hokana

19 January 202019 January 2020 robynd

Tackling the Mental Obstacles Between You and Your Horse Show Goals Part One: Dealing with Your Biggest Hidden Obstacle –

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8 Secrets to Think and Perform Like a Champion

18 January 202018 January 2020 robynd dana hokana

By: Dana Hokana Our thoughts are powerful! Our thoughts help to shape and control our destiny. Directing our thoughts in

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8 Secrets of a Teachable Student
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8 Secrets of a Teachable Student

17 January 202017 January 2020 robynd

by Dana Hokana Greatness exists within us all! I want to help you to become that great rider and competitor

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Tim Kimura unveils MOT bit with Chuck Letchworth at 2019 Congress

27 October 201911 November 2019 robynd

At the 2019 Congress Tim Kimura and Chuck Letchworth bits unveiled the new MOT (Man of Trail) bit in Tim’s continued efforts to “Make Trail Great Again.”

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Trail Tip of the Week: Hitting The Spot

21 August 201914 November 2019 robynd

APHA trainer, Blake Carney, provides Pleasurehorse.com with great tips to take with you as you navigate your next trail course.

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Create Longevity in Your Show Horse.

3 June 201911 November 2019 robynd

Three Hot Tips for Building A Long Term Show Horse By Dana Hokana Showing older horses is something I value

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Dial in your eyes: Trail exercises from Pro Troy Green & Torey Roderick

21 January 201914 November 2019 robynd

The winter months can be a great time for learning new skills, or honing and perfecting skills that are already in your arsenal. Sometimes a little challenge can break the monotony in the wintertime, whether for the trainer or the student. There is a trail exercise we came up wit

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Get That Globe – with Dana Hokana

4 November 201814 November 2019 robynd

 8 Secrets to Think and Perform Like a Champion by Dana Hokana With the World show just weeks away, I

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Preparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan

11 June 201814 November 2019 robynd

Part 9: Wrapping Things Up! Here we are! Our final installment in AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge Mark Sheridan’s series

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Preparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan

22 May 201814 November 2019 robynd

Part 8: Riding That Perfect Pattern Still looking for that edge in your horsemanship patterns? AQHA Horseman and Judge, Mark

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Preparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan

19 April 201814 November 2019 robynd

Part 5: Riding a Perfectly Round Circle Last month, AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge Mark Sheridan shared some of his

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Preparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan

11 April 201814 November 2019 robynd

Part 4: Take You and Your Horse to the Next Level Mark Sheridan, AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge, has been

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Preparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan

2 April 201814 November 2019 robynd

Part Three: The Finer Points of Riding the Pattern AQHA Professional Horseman, trainer and judge Mark Sheridan has teamed up

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Preparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan

26 March 201814 November 2019 robynd

Part Two: The Best Way to Start Your Class Off Welcome to the next installment of Mark Sheridan’s series on

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Preparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan – Part One Proper Attire to Catch the Judge’s Eye

22 March 201814 November 2019 robynd

PleasureHorse.com and Show Horse Today would like to extend a warm welcome to AQHA Professional Horseman, trainer and judge Mark

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Getting Technical About Transitions with Brad Jewett and Dana Hokana

24 February 201814 November 2019 robynd

The money is in the details!! Courtesy of Silver Dollar Circuit – Daily Stride   Many elements of being at

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Happy “Trail” to You – with Kelly McDowall

29 January 201815 March 2022 robynd

Unveiling your horse’s talents in the Trail class with World and Congress Champion trainer Kelly McDowall. by Robyn Duplisea Trail

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Dana Hokana Shares Turnaround Tips

8 March 201714 November 2019 robynd

PleasureHorse.com and Show Horse Today caught up with Dana Hokana while in Vegas for the Silver Dollar Circuit.

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5 Ways to Develop Your Feel and Timing with Dana Hokana

22 November 201614 November 2019 robynd

Dana Hokana discusses how to develop your feel and timing when riding.

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Dana’s Training Tip of the Day – Proper Hand Position While Riding

13 October 201614 November 2019 robynd

Dana Hokana provides daily training tips here on PleasureHorse.com!

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Ten Simple Tips to Transition Your Horse from the Snaffle to the Bridle -Tip 8

9 August 201614 November 2019 robynd

Dana Hokana gives us “Ten Simple Tips to Transition Your Horse from the Snaffle to the Bridle.”

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Dana Hokana’s 5 Rules For Increasing Your Horse’s Natural Lift

18 June 201614 November 2019 robynd

This week, we’re sharing Dana Hokana’s six tips to lift your horse’s shoulders and increase natural lift.

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Exciting News From Dana Hokana

22 January 201614 November 2019 robynd

Our friend and loyal contributor Dana Hokana has some exciting news and offers available this month!  If you are looking

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Take the Western Pleasure Challenge with Dana Hokana

9 December 201514 November 2019 robynd

Many people are talking about the Western Pleasure class. Some are offering criticism, others are defending the event.

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Western Pleasure: It’s Time to Move Forward and Straighten Things Out

12 March 201510 August 2022 robynd

Renowned trainer and clinician, Tom Chown, takes a look at what the pleasure industry has become today.

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Ask Dana Hokana: How Do I Get My Horse to Like Her Job?

17 January 201514 November 2019 robynd

Dana Hokana share tips to make your horse love his job again.

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Professional Dana Hokana Answers Your Questions: What is a Good Western Pleasure Bit?

5 February 201414 November 2019 robynd

I have been turned left and right about bits… this one does this or this one does that… and I am just so unsure. So, could you help me out and tell me what you think is a proper bit for a western pleasure class for a 7 year old full bred Morgan?

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