NEWS ARCHIVES

GotHorsemanship.com keeps four months of archived news stories and press releases.

Second Chance Equine Association Gives Home to Neglected Horses
April 14, 2008

Winston was a young gelding in desperate need of a loving home. Because his original owner had beaten him, Winston had developed a practice of running over anyone who came near him. Westmoreland County Humane Officer Elaine Gower had seen Winston pass between several foster homes, and knew that Winton was running out of options. Read the full news release

Horses Have a Lot to Teach Us
April 6, 2008

Horse trainers approach a young horse as a teacher would a student, but what about turning the tables and considering the horse as teacher? If you have ever watched a stallion with a herd of mares, you will have observed a leader who is not only acutely aware of his environment... Read the full news release

Trainer Teaches Horses in Their Own 'Language'
April 5, 2008

It was a near-perfect day at Canterbury Farm. The sun was shining, a slight breeze was moving across the Danyis' 55 acres and a week-and-a-half-old filly was prancing in a nearby pen. Gypsy, however, was not pleased.Trotting around a round pen with Canterbury owner and trainer... Read the full news release

Horse behavior expert to address April 26 equine conference
April 2, 2008

An internationally-known expert on horse behavior and natural horsemanship will speak at Montana State University's annual equine conference to be held Saturday, April 26, at the Gran Tree Inn in Bozeman. Dr. Robert M. Miller will give the Catlin Memorial Lecture on "Understanding the Horse's Mind." Read the full news release

One Man, One Horse, "A Mustang Story" - Episode Four Released
April 1, 2008

The fourth episode of the eight-part series “A Mustang Story” has just been release! Click Links below to view: "A Mustang Story" and the "Mathew Ford Interview". Also, applications to qualify for the online reality show are now open to all Jay O Jay Basic Insider Members. Read the full news release

You saw them at Road to the Horse - Now join them! Extreme Mustang Makeover
ENTRY DEADLINE April 15, 2008!
March 31, 2008

Extreme Mustang Makeover Top Ten Finalists Bill Lopez and Dwight Bilyk displayed the incredible talents of the American Mustang at Road to the Horse 2008. If you were lucky enough to be one of the 6,000 spectators at the event, you no-doubt took home some new training... Read the full news release

Forum Includes Scientific Look at Natural Horsemanship
March 22, 2008

Science has much to offer in advancing techniques in horse training, according to Dr Debbie Goodwin, who will discuss the values of Natural Horsemanship at the 2008 National Equine Forum next week. Read the full news release

One Man, One Horse, "A Mustang Story" - Episode Three Released
March 18, 2008

The third episode of the eight-part series “A Mustang Story” has just been release! Click Links below to view: "A Mustang Story" and the "Mathew Ford Interview". Also, applications to qualify for the online reality show are now open to all Jay O Jay Basic Insider Members. Read the full news release

A Horsemanship Legend and Fan Favorite to Take the Floor at Road to the Horse 2009
March 12, 2008

Spectators left Road to the Horse 2008 thinking ‘It can’t get any better than this,’ but it has! Tootie Bland and Ride the Remuda Productions, Inc., are already preparing to make 2009 unforgettable. Bland is proud to announce that “America’s Most Trusted Horseman,” John Lyons will...Read the full news release

Stacy Westfall to Appear on Ellen DeGeneres Show
March 12, 2008

It's official, Stacy and Roxy are going to be guests on the Ellen DeGeneres show this Friday, March 14. Like millions of other people throughout the world, DeGeneres first became aware of Stacy through the e-mail that circulated (eventually going "viral") that showed Stacy's...Read the full news release

Clint Surplus Unveils New Website
March 11, 2008

Clint Surplus is based in Terrebonne, Oregon at the foot of Smith Rocks.  Clint operates TRUHORSEMANSHIP Ranch with the help of his wife, Shawnele, and their children.  It is the hub of his clinic, lesson and training programs. Read the full news release

Natural Touch Horsemanship with Rebekah Pearson
March 5, 2008

New to the Mid-South horse training industry, Rebekah Pearson is taking the horse world by storm! Ms. Pearson has owned and ridden horses all her life. However, when she met Jerry and Donna Blancett her whole perception of horse training changed forever. Read the full news release

Equine Clinicians Lisa Wysocky and Sam Powell Sign with Mike Meade for Booking Representation
March 4, 2008

Nationally known equine clinicians Lisa Wysocky and Sam Powell have recently signed with Mike Meade for booking representation. Meade will represent the two individually, and also for The Power of a Whisper Lecture Series, which the two will co-headline, often with surprise guests. Read the full news release

Chris Cox is two-for-two at Road to the Horse
March 3, 2008

Defending champion Chris Cox (Mineral Wells, Texas) emerged victorious at his second Road to the Horse competition with his win Sunday, March 2, 2008, at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, making him the only competitor other than Clinton Anderson to win back-to-back championships. Read the full news release

Providing bits of information
March 2, 2008

BITS are one of the most controversial subjects in the equestrian world. A bit is a conduit, a link between us and our horses. It is only as good as the hands that operate it. This week we look at bits from a natural horsemanship angle, with Lisa Bruin from Bruin Horsemanship... Read the full news release

The Road to the Horse 2008 Mystery Competitor is...
February 29, 2008

The 2008 Road to the Horse Mystery Competitor is well-known trainer and author Mike Kevil of Scottsdale, Arizona. Kevil has judged the event for three years and now moves inside the pen to train rather than judge. He’ll compete with returning champion Chris Cox... Read the full news release

Straight from the horse's mouth
February 28, 2008

In fact, the horse’s eyes, brain and natural instincts are more the heart of the matter for Evolutionary Training; an innovative team based at Ingliston Equestrian Centre in Inverclyde. Evolutionary Training teaches people management and motivational skills...Read full news release

Son takes reins of family business after tragedy
February 26, 2008

For five years, Nate Bowers traveled with his father, Steve, to the horse talks and clinics and demonstrations. Nate, who lives in Fort Collins, started when he was 14. He was at an age when most kids tell their fathers to drop them off a block or two away from school. Read the full news release

Road to the Horse to feature horses from the Wood Ranch
February 22, 2006

When Road to the Horse 2008 competitors Chris Cox, Tommy Garland, Ken McNabb and the “mystery trainer” pick their individual horses to start under saddle March 1–2 at Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, they are selecting more than just a weekend project. Read the full news release

Horses... Naturally! with Jay O'Jay - a new online reality show

One Man, One Horse - A Mustang Story - Jay takes an emotionally frightened mustang, and gentles this wild horse. “But that’s not the entire story”! This is a truly inspiring story about a frightened little mustang rounded up by helicopter, separated from her herd mates... Read the full news release

Julie Goodnight to appear March 8 and 9 at fundraiser for Northern Hills CASA Program

Julie Goodnight, nationally renowned equine clinician and recently named official spokeswoman for the Certified Horsemanship Association, will headline as the keynote clinician for the 2008 Black Hills Horse Expo, set for March 8 and 9 at Pennington County Event Center in Rapid City. Read the full news release

Whole Horse Basics: Three Day Clinic at Talking Horse Ranch

Join us at Talking Horse Ranch in the scenic Verde Valley April 11-13 for three days of learning about natural horse care and horsemanship. Read the full news release

American Association of Natural Horsemanship Gallops Into Grand Opening

The American Association of Natural Horsemanship flings open the doors to new programs for natural horsemen and other horse lovers. Natural horsemanship is a philosophy of utilizing the nature and communication of the horse to understand thought patterns... Read the full news release

Road to the Horse 2008 Webcast

HorseCity.com is proud to present Road To The Horse 2008 Pay-Per-View webcast LIVE! Live coverage of all the action from the arena floor in Murfreesboro, TN will be webcast using HorseCity.com's tested and dedicated web feed service system! Read the full news release

Woman to Ride Horse Over Unblazed Trail

Danee Rudy will compete at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo at the state Farm Show Complex, but she is not sure what she will be doing, how she will be judged, or what any of the other competitors are like. She's not even sure she will use a saddle and bridle on her horse, Asia. Read the full news release

Parelli Natural Horsemanship Prepared for Ever-expanding Worldwide Demand

Parelli Natural Horsemanship, Inc., a world-renowned leader in progressive education, announced today a communication partnership with Louisiana-based CenturyTel, to bring a 12 MB Internet access to Pagosa Springs and connect customers in numerous locations around the world. Read the full news release

Free Admission to Road to the Horse’s Shopping Extravaganza Sponsored by Prime Performance Nutrition, February 29, 2008

It's time to shop, stock up and discover Road to the Horse secrets. Road to the Horse Owner and Producer Tootie Bland (of Noodle, Texas) opens the doors to Murfreesboro, Tennessee's Tennessee Miller Coliseum Friday February 29, 2008 (4 to 7 p.m.) for a night of horse-themed shopping open to the public...Read the full news release

Horse-human harmony goal of new DVD

What you put out there comes back to you. It's a simple approach to life, said Phillip Whiteman Jr., whose American Indian culture has followed the philosophy for centuries. The way of life dictates that everything a person does affects him now and in the future. Read the full news release

MTRA hosts slate of equine events this weekend to break in new facility

Earleen Kenyon didn't end 2007 on a happy note. The Marion Therapeutic Riding Association's executive director arrived at her office next to Hillcrest School in December to find it gutted by a fire, with files destroyed and computers ruined. Read the full news release

Trail Blazer Magazine Celebrates 30 Years with Trail Riding Event of the Year!

"Different than anything else ever done before!" promises Trail Blazer Magazine Founder and publisher Susan Gibson about the upcoming Trail Blazer Festival February 29 to March 2, 2008. The Festival will be held at Rawhide, 20 minutes from the Phoenix airport. Read the full news release

Road to the Horse's Dream Hosting Team Bring Different Perspectives to Event

When Rick Lamb and Larry Mahan take to the announcing booth as co-hosts for this year’s Road to the Horse (March 1–2 at Murfreesboro’s Tennessee Miller Coliseum, featuring competing trainers Chris Cox, Ken McNabb, Tommy Garland and a mystery competitor)... Read the full news release

Natural Way to Show Leadership

For a major advocate of natural horsemanship, Charles Wilson takes no time in pointing out in his new book: "There is nothing natural about riding. It would not be the horse's choice." Then he takes long time and trouble in A Horseman's Progress to explain how to... Read the full news release

Tricia's Horses Enjoy the Natural Way

The natural horsemanship method is not widely known as the way to break in and train horses, but one passionate woman in Cayman says there is a need to promote it the best she can. Tricia Sybersma has been involved with them all her life... Read the full news release

Equestrian Titles from Lyons Press - Natural Horsemanship Explained by Robert M. Miller, DVM

Natural Horsemanship Explained - From Heart to Hands - By Robert M. Miller, D.V.M. Introduction by Patrick Handley Ph.D. Like other revolutionary explanations of behavior, “Natural Horsemanship”—the training approach that creates a bond by understanding... Read the full news release

Parelli horsemanship demo for British jumping champs

The British Open Show Jumping Championships will feature a Parelli Natural Horsemanship demonstration. The British Open takes place in in Birmingham from April 3-6. Founded in 1981 by Pat Parelli, the Parelli programme combines common sense, psychology and communication...Read the full news release

Horse Ranch: A Holistic Approach to Educating People and Healing Horses

Lisa Ross-Williams, creator of “If Your Horse Could Talk webcast available on her unique holistic horse care website, www.naturalhorsetalk.com announces the opening of Talking Horse Ranch.
A unique and complimentary learning center... Read the full news release

American Quarter Horse Association Unveils "AQHA Fundamentals of Horsemanship"

Unique program presents natural horsemanship methods used at Le Cense Montana through book and DVD.  The American Quarter Horse Association, a longtime industry leader, continues its innovative path by being the first association to offer a comprehensive horsemanship book. Read the full news release

Horsing Around with Jeannie Andre: How Riding Can Be Therapeutic

"It's a magical connection between a horse and a human," Jeannie André exclaims. Though always intrigued by horses, André but didn't follow this passion until about 14 years ago. She began by taking riding lessons, and eventually her family and friends bought her a horse. Read the full news release

Parelli Looking for Canadian Stories

Pat Parelli is looking for heartwarming stories from their Canadian customers to include in e-news. Please send them your brief story along with a picture. They'd love to hear from you. Click here to email your story to them!

Stress-Free Cows Good for Rancher's Bottom Line

Terry Anderson stood with a couple dozen cows in the corral at his hay ranch near Meacham. The cows walked quietly to one side or the other as Anderson sorted them with the help of a fiberglass sorting stick. When he had six separated he moved them smoothly... Read full news release

Horse Master is Here-Premiere Episode on RFD-TV Wednesday 

It's finally here! Make sure to tune in to RFD-TV Wednesday at 5:30 EST to see the premiere episode of Horse Master with Julie Goodnight! Don't miss the first episode with Pam and her trail horse, "Spanky." Julie helps the horse and rider pair overcome spookiness... Read full news release

Short Horse Stories Needed for Mark Rashid and Crissi McDonald's New Radio Show

Mark and Crissi have been asked to host a weekly horse-related radio show that is scheduled to be syndicated throughout the West beginning sometime after the first of the year. They already have several shows recorded. In one of the shows segments, Crissi will be reading short horse stories sent in by listeners. Read full news release

Mark Rashid Release New DVD - Developing Softness in the Rider

Pre-orders are now being taken for Developing Softness in the Rider. Mark demonstrates several exercises for ways in which riders can develop softness in themselves and then be able to present that to their horse. Read full news release

American Indian Horse Association Plans Natural Horsemanship Education
The American Horse Association was formed to promote the Indian horse breeds such as the Spanish Colonial Mustangs, Appaloosas and paints. This new club emerged from the Virginia American Indian Horse Festival in which Indian crafts are demonstrated. Read full news release

Casting Call for Horse Master with Julie Goodnight
Julie Goodnight and her film crew will be in Somis, California January 8-10 to film five episodes of Horse Master with Julie Goodnight. For each episode, Julie will work with one horse and rider-a team that needs some extra help with behavior problems... Read full news release

Stacy Westfall Launches New Web Site
It's been a long time in the making (almost a year), but the new Westfall Horsemanship website is finally up and running.  To celebrate, we're offering a DVD that includes Stacy's winning bareback, bridleless freestyle ride and her demonstration... Read full news release

Ryan Gingerich Looking for Horses with Bad Behavior
Ryan Gingerich and Connective Horsemanship are looking for horses with bad behaviour to be featured in Ryan's next video. Read full news release

Press Credentials Available for Road to the Horse
Road to the Horse Producer and Owner Tootie Bland invites members of the press to attend the 2008 event to be held in Murfreesboro, Tennessee March 1-2, 2008. Read full news release

Are You Unknowingly Harming Your Horse?
Owning your first horse can be a dream come true. Yet many new horse owners may find their new-found dream less-than-perfect as they struggle... Read full news release