Tuesday Training Tip – Dana Hokana
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
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
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
by Robyn Duplisea Are you feeling the pain of inflation? Gas prices have skyrocketed and so has nearly everything else.
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Tuesday Training Tip – Kristy and Jay Starnes
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
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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Reach for the Stars with Nancy Sue Ryan
Renowned horsewoman, Nancy Sue Ryan pilots Champion after Champion in the Hunter Under Saddle ring. With multiple Congress, World, and
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Tuesday Training Tip – Nancy Sue Ryan
Don’t Train The Try Out Of Your Horses with Nancy Sue Ryan
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Tuesday Training Tip – Brent Maxwell
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
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
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
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
Learn some tips to ask the pros at your next show.
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Tuesday Training Tip – Dana Hokana
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
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
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
Learn some useful tips to succeed in Ranch Riding with Debbie Cooper and Gary Roberts.
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Tuesday Training Tip – Sean Knowles
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
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
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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AQHA Offers Halter Breaking Your Foal E-Book
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
Courtesy AQHA No matter what level you are competing at – 4-H, weekend breed shows or the AQHA world championship
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Trail Schooling Survival Guide
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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Bored, Worried, Stressed? Try Learning from Home.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
8 Secrets to Think and Perform Like a Champion by Dana Hokana With the World show just weeks away, I
Read morePreparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan
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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Part 8: Riding That Perfect Pattern Still looking for that edge in your horsemanship patterns? AQHA Horseman and Judge, Mark
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Part 5: Riding a Perfectly Round Circle Last month, AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge Mark Sheridan shared some of his
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Part 4: Take You and Your Horse to the Next Level Mark Sheridan, AQHA Professional Horseman and Judge, has been
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Part Three: The Finer Points of Riding the Pattern AQHA Professional Horseman, trainer and judge Mark Sheridan has teamed up
Read morePreparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan
Part Two: The Best Way to Start Your Class Off Welcome to the next installment of Mark Sheridan’s series on
Read morePreparing for Horsemanship with Mark Sheridan – Part One Proper Attire to Catch the Judge’s Eye
PleasureHorse.com and Show Horse Today would like to extend a warm welcome to AQHA Professional Horseman, trainer and judge Mark
Read moreGetting Technical About Transitions with Brad Jewett and Dana Hokana
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
Unveiling your horse’s talents in the Trail class with World and Congress Champion trainer Kelly McDowall. by Robyn Duplisea Trail
Read moreDana Hokana Shares Turnaround Tips
PleasureHorse.com and Show Horse Today caught up with Dana Hokana while in Vegas for the Silver Dollar Circuit.
Read more5 Ways to Develop Your Feel and Timing with Dana Hokana
Dana Hokana discusses how to develop your feel and timing when riding.
Read moreDana’s Training Tip of the Day – Proper Hand Position While Riding
Dana Hokana provides daily training tips here on PleasureHorse.com!
Read moreTen Simple Tips to Transition Your Horse from the Snaffle to the Bridle -Tip 8
Dana Hokana gives us “Ten Simple Tips to Transition Your Horse from the Snaffle to the Bridle.”
Read moreDana Hokana’s 5 Rules For Increasing Your Horse’s Natural Lift
This week, we’re sharing Dana Hokana’s six tips to lift your horse’s shoulders and increase natural lift.
Read moreExciting News From Dana Hokana
Our friend and loyal contributor Dana Hokana has some exciting news and offers available this month! If you are looking
Read moreTake the Western Pleasure Challenge with Dana Hokana
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
Renowned trainer and clinician, Tom Chown, takes a look at what the pleasure industry has become today.
Read moreAsk Dana Hokana: How Do I Get My Horse to Like Her Job?
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?
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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