Articles written by Duane Isaacson

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 - Duane Isaacson

The bravery of four women on horseback and their success in saving a herd of horses from rising flood waters.

Feb 1, 2007 - Duane Isaacson

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 - Duane Isaacson

Winter weather, cold and rain - does your horse need a blanket to protect him from the elements?

Jan 5, 2007 - Duane Isaacson

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 - Duane Isaacson

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 - Duane Isaacson

Groundwork is the key to communicating with your horse in a way he understands. Never underestimate the importance of proper groundwork.

Oct 23, 2006 - Duane Isaacson

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 - Duane Isaacson

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 - Duane Isaacson

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 - Duane Isaacson

Relationships mean everything to horses. In fact, the type of leader you are determines exactly how your horse behaves.

Sep 25, 2006 - Duane Isaacson

For a long time we have led our horses with our heads, but they really need to be led with our hearts.

Sep 12, 2006 - Duane Isaacson

In order to handle our horse's feet we must see things from his point of view - and not act like the human predators we actually are.

Sep 4, 2006 - Duane Isaacson

Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue lost a cherished friend, a young Welsh Pony Colt.

Sep 1, 2006 - Duane Isaacson

There are two ways of dealing with horses, or animals, or life for that matter. With arrogance, violence and dominance, or gentility. Real power lies in the latter.

Aug 29, 2006 - Duane Isaacson