All Entries in the "Horseman Articles" Category
Scott Purdum – Part II – Advantage Horsemanship
Maryland horse trainer Scott Purdum is taking the horse-training industry by storm. His clinics are in demand all over the eastern United States, and his uniquely designed training equipment is getting rave reviews from horsemen. His step-by-step training videos are also gaining in popularity – quickly.
So who is this Purdum fellow anyway? Scott grew up [...]
Miniature Horses as Service Animals
You’ve heard of seeing-eye dogs for the blind, right? How about a seeing-eye horse? Yep. It’s true! Miniature horses are being used as guides for the blind, help animals for the mobility impaired, and therapy animals in nursing homes, hospitals, and children’s centers.
If you haven’t heard about all this, it’s not surprising. The concept is [...]
The Economy and the Horse Industry
The downward spiral of the US economy has had a huge impact on the horse industry. Horses are usually considered a “luxury item” and one that a family can do without. For owners who have lost their jobs or are experiencing other financial hardships, their horses are often the first thing to go. Even owners [...]
The Latin Horse Whisperer: Julio Mendoza – Horsemanship – Part II
Interviewed by: Holle Abee
Julio Mendoza has held many jobs in his lifetime – all dealing with horses. He’s been a groom, a stable hand, a farrier, a veterinarian, a trainer, and a farm manager. As a youth, he mucked stalls for the military. Julio has pretty much run the gamut in the world of equines. [...]
The Latin Horse Whisperer: Julio Mendoza
Interviewed by: Holle Abee
Part I
Once in a great while, a very special human being comes along who has an amazing gift with horses – someone who understands how the animal thinks, what motivates it, how to help each horse achieve its full potential. These talented individuals are rare and seem to be born with [...]
Interview with Robin Petrasek: Choosing a Thoroughbred
Written by: Jan Hoadly
Most people think of Thoroughbreds and they think racing. This breed is developed to run, and yet not all Thoroughbreds have the talent to excel at racing. Some simply don’t have the desire but these horses are not lost causes.
Thoroughbreds can make good broodmares if the genetics and conformation is good. They [...]
Summer Riding Camp – Maryland
Written By: Lauren Prater
Talbot Run Equestrian Center in Mount Airy, Maryland will be offering summer camp again this year for children and teenagers, from ages 5 to 16. The camp will consist of formal instruction, leisurely trail rides, and informative classes.
Talbot Run is a family owned and operated stable. Ann and Bob became interested in [...]
Top 5 Horse Farms in America
Written by: Jan Hoadley
The top five horse farms in America are an elite group. When considering the big picture these farms can encompass all breeds. Their contribution to the horse industry as a whole as well as their section of it stands out.
There are many farms blessed with a couple good stallions, and then there [...]
Cowhorse Ranch – The Escape You’re Longing For
By – CJ Wheeler
Editor- Chenay Jordan-McDowell
Photographer – CJ Wheeler
Located off the dirt Rancho Ballena Road, in Ramona, California (near San Diego), the Cowhorse Ranch sits in a lush green valley between two majestic mountains.
To get there, you will have to drive through the quaint downtown of Ramona, and then follow a winding [...]
Interview with Mark Rashid
Written by: Mary Knetter
When you think of martial arts, the image of a man dressed in chaps, boots and a cowboy hat doesn’t exactly come to mind. But Mark Rashid isn’t your typical martial artist. He’s a horse trainer and student of aikido who, with a unique combination of patience and insight, teaches riders [...]
