We Make It Easy

Kevin Wescott

I grew up near to his place, and always took my problem horses to him. He was always so patient to explain things and work through things with me and my horses. He learned from Tom Dorrance and really tries to understand the horse and deal with it in the best way possible.

He has some videos out, and they’re great. He does clinics occasionally, but isn’t one of those BIG NAME guys who are milking the money for all it’s worth. He’s in it for the horses only, and helping people understand them.

He is working on a question and answer column on my website, http://www.liverystable.net , and his advice will be posted soon.

Here’s an exerpt of an email he just sent me:

"Always remember to listen to the horse and not what I say on what and how to do things. The horse is always right and I have been known to be wrong. Also as I try to explain this on paper it will not always come across to the reader the way intended. These are also just a couple of things to try, hopefully without getting in too much trouble. If I was to be there with a particular horse I may do none of the things we talked about and I might do something I’ve never done before. Horses are after all, individuals, and we need to align ourselves according to once again, what they tell us. So the most important thing is to understand why the horse (has a problem), usually a humans fault either present or past. Once again listen to your horse. Please."
–Kevin Wescott

I like him because it’s never about him and his ego or need to prove he’s right–he always puts the horse first.

Here’s a link to an ad for his videos: http://www.liverystable.net/index/listings/page571.htm

Edit to Dapples (below): natural horsemanship is nothing new, and I don’t think we can actually credit it to Americans exclusively. Good horse training methods have been used for centuries, in many different parts of the world, but it is only recently that some trainers have really begun marketing these methods and starting fan clubs.

i’m 14 now but the problem is i don’t have time to horse ride at the moment, i was going to go a while back but now our GCSE’s are starting earlie and i have cadets and babysit.
so i told myself i would wait a few years before going.
i’d start when i move back to Scotland again. but the problem is, ill be 18+ when i go there.
i mean i’ve always wanted to learn to ride and went for a lesson once and fell off. but is 18 and older to old to start horse riding?

No, you will not be too old. Find a good riding instructor that can teach you the proper way to ride. Also look for someone who can give you confidence, and is patient, and haas the proper tools for teaching a beginner. I know many people who have had lessons in their forties and did just fine. Decide what kind of riding you want to do such as pleasure riding, Western Riding, or English. My guess is that you would just like Pleasure riding. Good choice if that is indeed the route you want to take. But you should not have any problems with age standing in your way. Good luck and have fun.

I am going on a 2 hour trail ride tomorrow and hoping to be able to ride in an english saddle (its what I’m used to) and I want to know if leggings will be ok. I usually wear breeches when I ride on an english saddle, but my leggings are a bit thinner. Also will it be okay to wear leggings on a western saddle if they only have those available. ALSO any other info on trail riding would be much appreciated!! Thanks!!

Eh, 2 hour ride isn’t that bad. If you are used to riding.
I think leggings would be fine, though I would ditch the skirt. (Not sure how wearing a skirt would help.)

Me and my horse working on the field, natural horsemanship and some Tricktraining.

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Learn tips on how to lunge horses in this free equestrian-care video.

Expert: Sharon Booth
Bio: Sharon Booth is the founding breeder for Goldenrod Performance Horses.
Filmmaker: Jay Windland

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More than a Trail Ride….

StoneCreek Ranch Resort…

Near Mountain Home, Arkansas where we help folks learn about good horseman-ship from the horses point of view. Here you will find well-trained horses in which to learn horseback riding. Or, bring your own horse(s) and develop a stronger and more reciprocal bond with them. Have some fun. Relax. Have yourself a truly satisfying horse vacation that goes way beyond your typical trail ride.

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We want to insure that the horse’s hoof does not have any rocks, stones, pieces of wood, anything that would cause injury and harm to the horse’s hoof. Learn basic horse grooming from a ranch owner, trainer and instructor in this free video.

Expert: Kathy Kentala
Bio: Kathy Kentala has been a horse enthusiast since she was six years old. Kathy owns the Bee Cave Riding Center in Texas and specializes in training youth groups.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

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WR250F / CRF230F Mixed riding (hillclimbs, water crossings, trail riding at Royal Blue WMA

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Frank Bell and Jim Rea hold 7-Day Clinics twice a year at White Stallion Ranch, Tucson, AZ, USA. Next Clinic: April 18th through the 24th. It is a great opportunity to combine intensive learning with a guest ranch experience! The last clinic was full so if you are interested an early sign up would make sense. Info: gentlehorses.com or call White Stallion Ranch at 1-888-977-2624

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