Duane Isaacson
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Duane Isaacson is co-founder, clinician, horsemanship instructor and horse trainer for Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue in Eureka, California. He is also a published author. His latest story will appear in the upcoming book, "Angel Horses" by Allen and Linda Anderson. He is also included in another book by the same authors called, "Rescued: Saving Animals From Disaster".
Latest Articles
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Monty Roberts
In our modern age of mass communication and the pursuit of profit, there is always someone trying to sell us something...sometimes just snake oil.....
Feb 1, 2007
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High Water Horse Rescue
The bravery of four women on horseback and their success in saving a herd of horses from rising flood waters.
Feb 1, 2007
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Does My Horse Need a Bit?
The bit is a traditional piece of equine equipment advocated by experts in nearly every discipline and used without question by millions of horsemen. Do we need it?
Jan 15, 2007
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Blanketing a Horse
Winter weather, cold and rain - does your horse need a blanket to protect him from the elements?
Jan 5, 2007
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Halter Breaking
Horses that are poorly halter broke will pull back at trailers and hitching posts, and drag their owners around like rag dolls. What can be done about it?
Nov 30, 2006
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Horse Training for Softness
Teaching our horses to be soft and light and responsive to us can be the most important thing we teach them. Always begin and end every exercise with softness....
Nov 22, 2006
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Communicating with Your Horse
Groundwork is the key to communicating with your horse in a way he understands. Never underestimate the importance of proper groundwork.
Oct 23, 2006
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Teaching Your Horse Manners
Bad manners at the feed bin say a lot about your relationship with your horse. Good table manners can have a profound effect on everything you do with your horse.
Oct 22, 2006
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Fearful Horses
The most important consideration for a flight animal is having a safe place to be. It's your job as herd leader to provide him with that place.
Oct 11, 2006
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Maintaining Control of Your Horse
The foundation for everything you ask of your horse is an ability to flex laterally. In order to obtain correct collection you must have good lateral flexion.
Sep 26, 2006
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