Dan's Horsemanship

19/05/2024

🐴 Unveil the secrets to calm your equine friend! 🌟 Dive into our latest blog post for expert tips on guiding your anxious horse through fear.

Horses, majestic and powerful, experience fear and anxiety, essential in their survival but challenging in human care. Empathy, trust, desensitization, and a safe environment are vital in managing …

12/05/2024

🐴 Find your perfect match! Our latest blog guides you through choosing the right horse, focusing on your needs, goals, and the ideal breed. Start your journey to a perfect equestrian partnership today! 🌟

When selecting a horse, consider your riding style and preferred disciplines. Breed provides clues but doesn’t guarantee suitability. Evaluate temperament, training, conformation, and soundne…

05/05/2024

🐴 Dive into our latest blog post: "The Importance of Groundwork for Safely Backing Your Horse." Learn how groundwork lays the foundation for a confident and successful riding experience.

Groundwork creates trust, communication, and obedience between horse and handler. It prepares horses for backing, builds confidence, and enhances safety. Transitioning from groundwork to backing re…

28/04/2024

🐴 Unlock the secrets to improve your horse training! 🌟 Discover 5 strategies that'll elevate your equestrian skills to new heights. Read now!

The intricate world of horse training centers on communication, mental preparation, embracing individual horses, patience, and consistency. Building trust and understanding through communication an…

25/04/2024

Becoming a more confident rider starts with a good mindset.

It might be scary to take that first step, but every time you don't do it your fear will grow and that step will become increasingly harder.

Assess the cause of the fear and adjust your strategy accordingly. If the step is too big, make it smaller. If you need more time, make sure you have nothing else to do and you have no excuses. If the fear is rational, acknowledge why and make it safer. If the fear is irrational, then you must find a way to work around it and overcome it. If you don't trust the horse, get to know it. But don't quit and give up.

Realize that if you do not overcome the fear today, it will be harder to overcome it tomorrow.

21/04/2024

🐴 Gear up for your next trail ride adventure! From helmets to first aid kits, our latest blog covers the essential gear you need for a safe and enjoyable journey. Don't hit the trails without it! 🌲

Trail riding provides a unique adventure, immersing riders in nature’s beauty and building a strong bond with their equine companions. Proper preparation and gear are essential for a safe exp…

19/04/2024

Horses feed off their rider's energy and will match your energy in the saddle.

If we can learn to control our energy levels and give the horse clean and clear cues then pur riding experiences will become a lot more enjoyable for us and our horse.

Watch this video and learn about how ypur energy levels affect your horse from Dewayne at Dry Creek Wrangler School and consider following him on youtube (https://youtube.com/?si=rdNtkg8qXbKmTG4z).

In much of life, whether it be cowboying or relationships we will get out of it the energy that we put into it. If you want to change the outcome, change the...

14/04/2024

Horses maintain a profound impact on human life. In agriculture, therapy, conservation, and as symbols of freedom and beauty, they showcase unwavering significance. Recognizing their timeless partnership with humans, it's crucial to honor and appreciate the remarkable contributions of horses to our collective journey....

Horses maintain a profound impact on human life. In agriculture, therapy, conservation, and as symbols of freedom and beauty, they showcase unwavering significance. Recognizing their timeless partn…

06/04/2024

Prospective buyers in South Africa's horse market face the challenge of deciphering marketing ploys to find the ideal equine partner. Sellers' outdated methods and ambiguous terms like "bombproof" can obscure the truth, posing risks to buyers. Prioritize safety and compatibility by considering factors like temperament, training, conformation, and age, and seek professional guidance when needed....

Prospective buyers in South Africa’s horse market face the challenge of deciphering marketing ploys to find the ideal equine partner. Sellers’ outdated methods and ambiguous terms like …

31/03/2024

Embarking on the journey of horseback riding is an exhilarating experience, filled with promise, adventure, and the potential for lifelong passion. Whether you're a complete novice or seeking to refine your skills, selecting the right riding school lays the foundation for a fulfilling and successful equestrian pursuit....

Embarking on the journey of horseback riding is an exhilarating experience, filled with promise, adventure, and the potential for lifelong passion. Whether you’re a complete novice or seeking…