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A good rider on a good horse is as much above himself and others as the world can make him. Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
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A good rider on a good horse is as much above himself and others as the world can make him. Edward Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Cherbury
The knowledge of the nature of a horse is one of the first foundations of the art if riding it, and every horseman must make it his principal study. Francois Robichon de La Gueriniere
Horsemanship is the one art for which it seems one needs only practice. However, practice without true principles is nothing other than routine, the fruit of which is a strained and unsure execution, a false diamond which dazzles semi-connoisseurs often more impressed by the accomplishments of the horse than the merit of the horseman. Francois … Read more
Grandpa Patterson used to say: Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from any direction. Debbie Macomber
You cannot train a horse with shouts and expect it to obey a whisper. Dagobert D. Runes
Horsemanship should be fun. By learning how to control your horse in any situation, your confidence will greatly increase. When you’re confident, you can relax and enjoy your partnership. Clinton Anderson
Once you have seen quality horsemanship and are exposed to the things you can do to help a horse be gentle and dependable, then why wouldn’t you do those things? No matter what your horse’s age, you are going to try to offer him the best that you can. If you adjust what you are … Read more
I take the horsemanship very seriously and I treat it with the same integrity that one would any of the fine arts. Buck Brannaman
In nature this animal would have nothing to do with you. “Natural horsemanship” is just words. It’s not natural at all. There’s an abundance of trust that must be developed for you. Imagine if humans were that pliable. Buck Brannaman
A lovely horse is always an experience…. It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words. Beryl Markham