Natural Horsemanship

Clan of the Horses - Riding with Softness and Feel

2010-03-19T08:12:00.000-07:00

The horse is a naturally moving animal and lends us his body. If we want to ride the horse, it is up to us to allow him to continue with his natural movement, and for us to learn to move with him (and not the other way around). To move in concert with the horse is the epitome of horsemanship; it is the meshing of two species, in total freedom together.

The Effect of Bits

2010-01-08T11:21:00.001-08:00

Explanation of the effect of a bit on a horse.

Blanco, Royal Natural Horsemanship Approach

2009-12-21T19:56:00.000-08:00

The Royal Horsemanship Approach:

Tennessee Walking Horse and Parelli Natural Horsemanship

2009-10-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

This gal is practicing Parelli Natural Horsemanship with her Tennessee Walking Horse.

Natural Dressage in Rope Halter

2009-10-01T11:46:00.000-07:00

Dressage with a horse is possible in a rope halter.

Indian Style Riding, Bareback, Bridleless

2009-09-19T19:30:00.000-07:00

Equine Intelligence, Attention Span, Memory

2009-07-11T14:14:00.000-07:00

Here are several articles from thehorse.com about the horse's brain, learning ability, intelligence, memory, attention span, etc.:

http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=6494

http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=7011

http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=9479

http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=13642

http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?id=6346

http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=10050

The articles are free to read, just login (or register if you haven't done so already).

Holistic Horse Works

2009-05-09T17:18:00.000-07:00

Equine body work; behavioral problems could be due to physical reasons; possibly body work can help the horse.

Level 3 Parelli Freestyle with Paso

2009-04-29T06:43:00.000-07:00

This is a Level 3 Parelli Natural Horsemanship video with a gaited horse, Paso Fino breed.

Consider This When Horse Training

2009-04-14T19:49:00.000-07:00

The Friendly Game for Horses

2009-04-10T08:08:00.000-07:00

The owner of this registered Tennessee Walker, Spotted Saddle Horse, and Racking Horse stallion, plays Parelli's Friendly Game with him.

Parelli Video

2009-04-05T07:04:00.000-07:00

Parelli Natural Horsemanship Video

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Several Short PNH Student Videos

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Bareback Bitless Icelandic Horse

2009-03-09T07:38:00.000-07:00

A gal from Germany is practicing natural horsemanship, riding her horse bareback and bitless, improving the horse-human relationship, and making communication easier and better.

Backing in an Arc

2009-03-03T10:22:00.000-08:00

The advantages of learning how to back a horse in an arc correctly are many. The smallest aspects of this maneuver, once understood from the horse’s point of view, will prepare both of you for any advanced maneuver that the two of you are physically capable of doing. More technically advanced maneuvers embody the essence of reciprocal feel and well-timed releases that combine readily in this exquisitely balanced dance. As mentioned earlier, in magnitude of importance, I know of no other maneuver that will prepare a horse and rider team better for a wide range of advanced skills they are likely to need in the future.

Horse's Thermoregulatory System

2009-02-28T11:12:00.001-08:00

Here is a very interesting article about how horses' systems regulate their temperatures to be able to live outside all year round:

Horse's Thermoregulatory System

Why Bitless?

2009-02-14T08:32:00.001-08:00

What's the big deal about riding bitless? Why should we ride bitless?

Riding bitless, especially starting horses bitless, helps you to improve subtle communication with the horse, and to not rely on the bit for "control".

The horse's mouth is very sensitive. If we can improve communication with the horse in ways other than through metal in his mouth, the communication and the relationship will be better. It makes us better horsemen.

Bridleless Horse Riding

2009-02-12T18:56:00.000-08:00

Wonderful bridleless natural horse riding.

Icelandic Horse Training to Bow

2009-02-07T11:26:00.000-08:00

Getting On A Horse

2009-02-06T20:12:00.000-08:00

Here are a few ways to get on a horse: