If you’re a single person, who doesn’t like vacations where you feel alone, or like a fifth wheel, the Country Singles Week at the Triangle C Ranch may be the perfect singles vacation for you. Our spring singles vacation getaway coincides with the always fun annual Memorial Day festivities in Jackson Hole. During the summer week, visit the Jackson Hole Rodeo…
You don’t have to be a cowboy or a cowgirl to enjoy a dude ranch! So you’ve never ridden a horse? No sweat! Our wranglers will show you everything you need to know to really enjoy the horseback rides in the breathtaking mountain country along the Wind river. And there’s always a choice to relax, hike or visit nearby serene Brooks Lake where you may see an eagle soaring over the water. more…

There are plenty of ways to tour through the South Mountain Park, but for many, nothing beats horseback. more…

Pack Trips - John Colter Trail
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By Sameer Desai, Khadakwasala (Maharashtra): Sports enthusiasts at Khadakwasla, the base of India’s National Defense Academy (NDA), were thoroughly entertained when they were exposed to an exceptional display of man-animal synchrony at a recently held equestrian championship. more…

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The Triangle C Ranch Newsletter is about to be published for the first time in a while. If you haven’t read the Top Rail before, drop us a note here : Top Rail Dude Ranch Newsletter and We’ll add you to the list. We’re excited about the 2006 summer season. We have some new programs in the works, some vacations designed to provide respite from the fast-paced complicated lifestyle so many of us live. Rejuvenation, there’s a word that comes to mind.

The winter season’s not over yet, give us a shout at 800-661-4928 if you would like to enjoy some back-country dog sledding or cross country skiing.

Triangle C Dude Ranch in Dubois Wyoming near Jackson Hole, where the dude ranch legend lives on.

Bob McLardie has worked for over thirty years with countless horses and their owners to repair relationships, calm fears, nuture and protect and above all else bring owners to a new understanding of their horses. more…

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Like an annual Methuselah, the West Nile Virus is again rearing its ugly head. It is transmitted by mosquitos. Hungry Mosquitos, hoards of them just waiting for that unsuspecting person or animal that is anywhere near their path around dusk or dawn.

It is a threat to public, equine, and animal health. The most serious risk in humans and horses when infected is fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). more…

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I have hesitated to write about horse training videos simply because I really do not like to rate or evaluate other peoples work, in some ways it is not fair because it is just my opinion and the truth for you may be to get the video and see for yourself. I decided to simply tell you about the videos I own and how I valued them. for my own use

Here is a list of videos I own:

Frank Bell
Discover the Horse You Never Knew - If I could own only one video this would be it, great all around video to help you with your horse.

John Balkenbush
First Impressions your Colt’s First Human Encounter - A horseman’s guide to foal handling, now this is my personal favorite, for a lot of reasons; John is a friend of mine, Some of my horses are in the video, John sings the opening song “things that Work” I like the song and he shares just that in this video Things that have worked for John as a Montana horse rancher.

Mike Bridges
Bridle Course California Vaquero Style of Bridleing, Mike knows as much about bits for horses as anyone I have met so if you want to know all about horse bitting, this is a good place to start.

Larry Trocha
The Essence of Horsetraining I have a lot of Larry’s tapes they are detailed and easy to listen to, I like them.

Buck Brannaman
Horsemanship I have several of Buck’s tapes they show what Buck can do, however how much you get out of them is questionable, or it could just be me?

Pat Parelli
Natural Horse-man-ship Course Pat is rather self-involved when he is not making time with the interviewer(aka the blonde lady) but if you get past all that he does some cool stuff, try it with some horses and you could be dead, otherwise be my guest. A better bet is his cheap book in the Western Horseman.

Wil Howe
From foundation to finished training video series, Wil and his wife Beverly do a good job on these videos, you can get a lot done with them, if you are a good rider, I’d caution these may not be the best for starting out your horse training career with, Wil is probably the best rider I personally have ever seen, so his stuff does require some balls and experience.

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Horses have certainly helped me live longer, I told my wife I’d quit drinking beer if I could buy a $1500 Appy mare, well it did not take long to pay for that horse as I use to drink a lot of beer. I was 39 years old then I will be 60 in May and I know my liver says thanks. Well I just needed more horses so I gave up smoking in 1987, I was a five pack a day smoker since 1967 in Viet Nam. I doubt I would be alive today if I had not quit then and I still have a lot of horses, 28 to be exact and each horse adds to my life in a different way. Any animal that you have a liking to would do the same for you, Gloria expresses it better that I can, concider it well your well being could be at stake.
Dale

You may have heard that pets have been scientifically proven to increase your chances of living to a ripe old age. Well the rumour is true, but how exactly is it possible you may be wondering.

Well, it is said that pets are able to penetrate our outer exterior and really connect with us on a deep level where humans are unable. When you look at the facts closely it is hard to argue with.

The first reason why owning a pet could make you live longer, is that they offer you unconditional love without you ever having to ask for it. In fact, this unconditional love is available to you at any given moment, twenty-four hours a day. Next time you are with your pet, take notice of its expressions and you will see that it is full of nothing but love for you.

The second reason is that you can be yourself around your pets. You do not need to put up facades or pretend to be someone that you are not. No matter what you do, you will always have the approval of your pets. Having the freedom to be yourself eliminates the stress that you may be subjecting yourself on a daily basis while out in the real world.

The third reason is that pets offer companionship. You can come home from work to an empty house and that is exactly how it will feel – empty. But with a pet there to greet you, you have a friend by your side as you kick off your shoes and settle in for a quiet night together.

The fourth reason is that they stimulate you physically, especially dogs. You know that if you don’t take them for a walk, then chances are they go without. So you get out in the fresh air, breath deeply and move those joints and muscles as you enjoy the scenery together. There is nothing like a brisk thirty minute walk to wake up your body.

And lastly they also give you the opportunity to share your love and affection. A pet demands this kind of attention and this helps you to connect with your own emotions on many levels. Doesn’t it just feel wonderful to show a pet how much you love them, and see the heartfelt appreciation in their eyes?

Yes, pets are wonderful for you on a mental, physical and emotional level. Taking this into consideration, if you don’t own a pet yet and you are keen to live as long as you can, you might want consider getting one real soon.

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Here are some solid horse buying tips from Dean, you might want to read my article on buying a horse at public auction also. Just take your time and look at a lot of horses. You will not miss the horse that is meant for you if you do you homework and seek help from a farrier, vet, and a good horse trainer. Pay for the help if you need to it will be money well spent, trust me on that one.
Dale

If you are looking for a horse or pony for sale, a horse trailer or even an entire horse farm for sale, here are some tips to get you started.

Buying a horse is a big event. There are so many important things to consider that an impulsive buy is out of the question. Any would-be equine owner must think about things like finding an appropriate boarding stable and purchasing all the correct equipment you may need. You should seek out other horse owners and speak to them.

As a start, the Internet offers a wealth of information. Your best bet is to start a search for “How to buy a horse”. This will bring up many dedicated sites with in-depth guides, tips and FAQs on the process of buying your own horse.

In brief:

1. Be responsible for your purchase. Investigate what you are buying and who you are buying from. It’s better to buy from people who are in the business and have lots of horses to choose from. If you aren’t an experience buyer it’s too risky to buy from a private individual. Get to know the horse’s current owners. Ask for references. Speak to others who’ve bought horses from the same sellers. Talk to those who run boarding farms. What do they know? Do a lot of preparatory research.

2. It’s up to you to ask questions, detailed questions, of the person who has the horse for sale. Ask about the horse’s health, training history, personality and behaviour and anything else that could be of interest. Reading up on horse-buying on the Internet or talking to a horse-trainer or other knowledgeable contact can help you come up with relevant questions.

3. Communicate your intended use of the horse. Make sure the current owner knows what you want from a horse, otherwise you’ll end up with the horse they want to sell and not necessarily the one you want to buy. You need to explain your intended use of the horse so that you can discuss suitability with its previous owner. If your interest is in breeding, then check the horse’s pedigree papers and competition history. If your interest is in dressage, then try the horse out.

4. You should also look into getting a pre-purchase exam done. Make sure there’s a contract written and looked over by a lawyer. Normally this is the seller’s job, but have your own if required.

5. Invest in your own training as well as your horse’s training. Research, read. Find a trainer who works with horses and people.

The are many horse classifies online. You can search online directories for horses for sale. You can browse horses for sale by breed, for example, Arabian horse for sale or by area in which the seller is located, for example, horse for sale in Texas.

About the Author

Dean Erickson. Journalist, and web site builder Dean Erickson lives in Texas. He is the owner and co-editor of horses-for-sale-directory.info on which you will find a longer, more detailed version of this article.

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Originally Posted on 2/7/2006 1:39:57 AM
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I have been caught red handed not training a horse to get in the darn trailer and actually sold the horse and realized that if the horse was going away I better get cracking on the trailer loading education. Andy expains a good method here I use the loop to teach my colt to lead so I think he is right on. I also use a method taught bu John Lyons when the funtion of the loop of rope is replaced by a taping on the upper hip. Give them both a try see what works best for you.

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Mistake #1:

“Here, Kitty Kitty…”

Unless they have been educated, new horse owners often think a horse is like a cat or dog. They figure if they tap their thighs and say, “C’mon,…C’mon,…C’mon…” the horse’ll will simply jump right in the trailer like a happy dog or cat.

Mistake #2:

“Using Food As Bait”

Putting hay, grain, apples, or whatever at the front of the trailer to tempt a horse to step in and eat almost never works. If it did, it would be a fluke. I’ve seen horses lean forward to try and eat the food but wouldn’t step into the trailer if their life depended on it.

Mistake #3:

“Forgetting To Hook The Trailer To The Truck”

Don’t forget to hitch the trailer to the truck before getting a horse to go in the trailer. If a horse steps into a trailer that moves around unforgivably, you will have a harder time getting that horse in later. He’ll remember it - especially if this is the horse’s first time.

Mistake #4:

“The Classic Tug Of War”

Here’s the scene. Man (or woman) pulls lead rope to desperately drag their horse into the trailer. Horse weighs 10 times more than man or woman and has far more strength than the man or woman. Final score of this battle is: Human - Zero…Horse - Won

Mistake #5:

“Going Trail Riding Before Horse Is Good At Loading In A Trailer”

I’ve seen it time and time again. People go trail riding and when the ride is over the horse won’t get back in the trailer. Amusingly, the horse owner comments, “Dang horse, he got in their last month”. Remember to get your horse to practice this so it gets fixed on his brain.

It seems there will always be at least once a horse owner cannot load his horse into a trailer. But the secret is to teach a horse sending signals so he knows what you want him to do. It’s partly how man and horse communicate.

If you ever find yourself frustrated with your horse because he won’t get in, here’s a quick solution.

Get a long rope and loop it over his rear and let it slide down to about the top of his back legs. Let the rope hit around his back legs and note his reaction. (Be holding this rope in your right hand and hold his halter with your left hand) He may kick at the rope on his back legs or he may not. If he doesn’t, it means he’s likely okay with the rope being back there.

If he kicks at the rope then he needs to get used to it. Just let the rope kind of hang there and touch his back legs. The horse may get jumpy and try to move from it. He may move forward or in a circle. While holding his halter stiffen your left arm a bit and make him go around you while holding the rope and halter. You, the handler, are acting as an axis.

Fairly quickly the horse will realize the rope isn’t hurting him and you can move to the next step.

Pull on the rope to get the horse to move with you. When he moves forward from your pull, release the pressure. The idea is for him to move when you exert the pressure. He should catch on pretty quickly to what you want.

Now lead him to the trailer and guide his head into the trailer if necessary. With the lead rope attached to his halter, pull on the lead rope while pulling harder on the “butt rope”.

Your horse may or may not jump in the trailer but chances are he will. Also, be careful doing this because he may pop in the trailer very quickly and you could get hurt.

Basically, that’s all there is to it.

About the Author

Andy Curry is a nationally known horse trainer and author
of several best selling horse training and horse care books.
For information visit his website at www.horsetrainingandtips.com.
He is also the leading expert on Jesse Beery’s horse training
methods which can be seen at www.horsetrainingandtips.com/Jesse_Beerya

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Originally Posted on 2/6/2006 6:41:50 PM
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