Horsemanship Lessons

Ok, so you've bought a horse and it's not quite the same as it was when you first purchased it. Maybe its a bit aggressive, too confident or spooky, unconfident. Or maybe its been awhile since you've ridden a horse and your skills aren't what they use to be. It could be that you simply want to learn something new or get to the next level in your horsemanship.

I can help you no matter where you're coming from. We can set up a meeting and take a ride. I can tailor a horsemanship plan around your needs, depending on your skills and your horses abilities. Together, we can make riding more enjoyable and safe.

Every week, riders of all levels and ages, come out and to ride and learn something new and meet new people. There's nothing better than making a new riding partner.

Our place isn't the biggest spread in Texas, but we have cattle to move around and horses to gather. There are trails and plenty of obstacles to take your horse through.

Give us a call 903.848.0444 or send an email and I can schedule a lesson just for you.

A Few Words On Natural Horsemanship...

    It’s not uncommon for us to label our horses according to their “bad” behavior. We label them as being a cribber, buddy sour, barn sour, spooky, lazy, hot, headshy and the list goes on and on. But how often do we really stop and think about why horses do the things they do?

Sadly not often enough. Most people would rather label them as having a vice and sell them instead of working with them. If we were to develop an understanding of how the horse thinks and communicates, we would soon realize that “vices” and “bad behavior” are just their way of communicating with us. We just aren’t listening.

You would be amazed at the things they can tell you. Horses will often pin their ears and try to drive us out of their space, or they may bite, kick or rare up. They use these gestures to see where you rank among their pecking order. Most people don’t acknowledge or recognize these gestures as aggressive behavior and people are often injured in some way.

Some horses aren’t aggressive at all. These horses will run away or try to hide in the herd, trying to get away from the “halter totin’ carnivore.” The more we pursue this horse, the more he fears us. Even though we might catch him, their anxiety levels are high. They never let their guard down, not even for a second and if given the chance to flee or stay, they run like the wind.
This is where Natural Horsemanship training methods really differ from typical training methods. Instead of forcing an interaction, we show the horse that he can trust us and we build on that trust. The time we spend with our horses is crucial. If we lose our patience, get excited, or become abusive, then we affirm the horses’ natural instincts to be afraid of humans.
We have to become more conscious of our horses behavior as well as our own. That’s what Natural Horsemanship is all about. It’s a higher level of consciousness around horses, which in turn leads to better relationships not only with our horses but in our human relationships as well. Some relationships are easier to maintain than others, but we grow through our experiences. The key is to be patient and let the horse develop a trust.

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