Top 10

20/20 Horsemanship's Top 10

Look where you want to go.

Gain Respect on the ground.

Toes up/Heels down.

Always wear a helmet.

Ask the horse rather than make him do something.

If he does not comply, either you asked the wrong question or asked the question wrong.

Be the Leader.

Be willing to always be a student. We can never know enough.

Eyes up.

Take the time it takes.


Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

Top 10

20/20 Horsemanship's Top 10

Look where you want to go.

Gain Respect on the ground.

Toes up/Heels down.

Always wear a helmet.

Ask the horse rather than make him do something.

If he does not comply, either you asked the wrong question or asked the question wrong.

Be the Leader.

Be willing to always be a student. We can never know enough.

Eyes up.

Take the time it takes.


Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

Looking Where you want to go

Looking where you want to go
Horsemanship and everyday life

You will often hear me telling students, "Look where you want to go!" There are several reasons for this:

• The horse actually feels your weight shift when you turn your head. Your seat bones shift and he understands a direction or command is coming. Sometimes he will actually turn just because you simply turned and looked.
• If you tend to look down, the horse will not easily move forward. And, you may very well up up on the ground!

I like to think of my work with horses in a metaphorical sense at times. In our lives, when we are aware of 'where we are going', we are more likely to get there. By that I mean our goals and dreams. Set a goal, lay out the steps to reach it, and BAM we will hit it like a target. So again, we are looking where we want to go. Not where we are, we are not stationery, but where we WANT to be.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on this, so please send them to me!

Loretta

the natural horseman

Looking Where you want to go

Looking where you want to go
Horsemanship and everyday life

You will often hear me telling students, "Look where you want to go!" There are several reasons for this:

• The horse actually feels your weight shift when you turn your head. Your seat bones shift and he understands a direction or command is coming. Sometimes he will actually turn just because you simply turned and looked.
• If you tend to look down, the horse will not easily move forward. And, you may very well up up on the ground!

I like to think of my work with horses in a metaphorical sense at times. In our lives, when we are aware of 'where we are going', we are more likely to get there. By that I mean our goals and dreams. Set a goal, lay out the steps to reach it, and BAM we will hit it like a target. So again, we are looking where we want to go. Not where we are, we are not stationery, but where we WANT to be.

I'd like to hear your thoughts on this, so please send them to me!

Loretta

the natural horseman

Piero's training

I can not say enough about this little guy. Don't let his size fool you, he is the COMPLETE package!

He takes the beginner children around on the lead rope, then makes them feel really great when I take them off the lead. He simply follows me everywhere I go. They all get a kick out of that. The older, more experienced riders really enjoy how easily maneuverable he is. Just turn your head and look where you want to go, and he's off. Just a push with your seat and he walks on. Simply stop riding, and he halts. The students that are trotting are also having a blast with him. He is extremely reliable and hard working. He just loves his job!

He's been out on the trails now several times. I took him out for a long trail ride myself and was very impressed, as were my trail riding buddies. He crossed every creek, drank from the river, went in the water, carried himself downhill wonderfully, and seems to pick his footing very carefully and wisely.

My 12 yr old daughter has ridden him a few times out on the trails now, and I led a student (for the first time) on a short trail loop.

Let me know if you are interested in learning how to trail ride and we can set up a time to get you out there!




Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

Piero's training

I can not say enough about this little guy. Don't let his size fool you, he is the COMPLETE package!

He takes the beginner children around on the lead rope, then makes them feel really great when I take them off the lead. He simply follows me everywhere I go. They all get a kick out of that. The older, more experienced riders really enjoy how easily maneuverable he is. Just turn your head and look where you want to go, and he's off. Just a push with your seat and he walks on. Simply stop riding, and he halts. The students that are trotting are also having a blast with him. He is extremely reliable and hard working. He just loves his job!

He's been out on the trails now several times. I took him out for a long trail ride myself and was very impressed, as were my trail riding buddies. He crossed every creek, drank from the river, went in the water, carried himself downhill wonderfully, and seems to pick his footing very carefully and wisely.

My 12 yr old daughter has ridden him a few times out on the trails now, and I led a student (for the first time) on a short trail loop.

Let me know if you are interested in learning how to trail ride and we can set up a time to get you out there!




Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

Summer Lessons are a success!

Wow! What a terrific summer we have had. I've been very busy with lessons and training and I love every moment of it!

The paddock renovation is complete, as well as the fence in the front yard. The newly fenced in area there in perfect for riding. I will be putting some jumps out there in the near future!

Thank you to all of my wonderful students (and their families) for giving me the opportunity to share my knowledge with them. I am very passionate about what I do and it is very pleasing to see all of you learning so much.

Please feel free to add any comments, or ask any questions right here on my blog.


Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

Summer Lessons are a success!

Wow! What a terrific summer we have had. I've been very busy with lessons and training and I love every moment of it!

The paddock renovation is complete, as well as the fence in the front yard. The newly fenced in area there in perfect for riding. I will be putting some jumps out there in the near future!

Thank you to all of my wonderful students (and their families) for giving me the opportunity to share my knowledge with them. I am very passionate about what I do and it is very pleasing to see all of you learning so much.

Please feel free to add any comments, or ask any questions right here on my blog.


Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results