CERT Horsemanship

08/06/2025

The next episode of Easy in the Harness is out! This is a discussion on check reins.

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08/06/2025

Updated date! The clinic will be Saturday October 25th. The clinic is great for all ages and levels. Contact me for more details.

There will also be a Ride-a-Test clinic November 15th.

07/24/2025

Vern is learning to love baths. He especially likes drinking from the hose.

Note: He shoved himself into the washrack beside his mother, Panda. I would have preferred he stay in the open, but that's where he wanted to be!

07/19/2025

Whoops! Apparently I failed to include the photo the first time I posted.

It needs to be cut down to size because eight feet tall is a little ridiculous, even riding Jasper, but I now have a bull run obstacle! Thanks to for their fabulous design!

I look forward to using it and challenging my students with it.

07/19/2025

It needs to be cut down to size because eight feet tall is a little ridiculous, even riding Jasper, but I now have a bull run obstacle! Thanks to for their fabulous design!

I look forward to using it and challenging my students with it.

07/06/2025

I have had multiple people ask me about my PVC false shafts/travois and this link has the article and diagram for the two styles I've used. The roller is a cheaper option. The tires cost a little more, but I like how they more efficiently move with the horse.

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07/05/2025

Joe of Diamond Joe's Animal Sanctuary (a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization) https://www.diamondjoesanimalsanctuary.org modeled for my video on bridling sensitive horses. This will be a part of my driving training course that will eventually cover everything from introducing equipment to the first hooks in the cart.

The video is both on my YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/A47306Iyzuc
And on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/bridling-horse-133457019

Diamond Joe's is an animal sanctuary located in Queen Creek, AZ. We provide forever homes to horses, goats, and other animals seeking refuge.

07/04/2025

Archie is nearing the end of his time here and today we did two miles around the neighborhood with dogs, other horses, and a couple garbage trucks to deal with. He did fantastic.

07/02/2025

This episode discusses points to consider when selecting a vehicle for comfort and fit of both driver and animal.

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07/01/2025

A recent ride on Archie, a young Gypsy Vanner c**t I have in for full training.

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06/01/2025

The latest podcast is a discussion on contact: what it is, how to achieve it, and why you need it.

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05/31/2025

Draego and I did a mile this morning before lessons started. It was nice getting him out and I look forward to taking him around yhe neighborhood in the cart soon.