Three guidelines for Billsbook: For the benefit of our newer List members, and as a reminder to anyone who would welcome the occasional reminder: The subject...
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From Top of Page 112: "If a person isn't already real handy with a reata, using a lass rope halter is not advised. Even if you're experienced, surprising...
Hello, I have a question about handfeeding. Everyone does. I do too but not with every horse, depending on the horse. But in "True Horsemanship Through Feel"...
... Hi Liza, First of all, I will preface my comments by saying how glad I am that you wrote in. Last week, someone from the UK called our house asking about...
-Moving when mounted (You yield when you're at my shoulder, what makes you think I understand any better how to stop and wait ...(read that as respect )for you...
... Hi Katie, While I cannot speak about what Leslie was thinking specifically when she wrote that, I can offer my own interpretation. In my experience, many...
Just this last weekend I presented a clinic I called the "I am a Good Horse" Ground Skills clinic. It consisted almost entirely of selections and exercises...
Rick L said "<it is so satisfying to invest a bit of time on the ground, and have a better shot at a GREAT ride nearly every time."> Sounds like you did some...
Thanks for your post Rick L. It got a thing or two clearer to me about moving the feet (instead of the other body parts). I have thought, even recently, when...
Three guidelines for Billsbook: For the benefit of our newer List members, and as a reminder to anyone who would welcome the occasional reminder: The subject...
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Jul 1, 2004 2:33 pm
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... Can anyone give some input to this message about "feel" and dull horses: Was thinking about the post I made yesterday asking people how they deal with an...
Hello Judy, How long of a trial are these horses were getting in the horse herd before being considered outcasts? I have a horse who lived in a stall all his...
... with an overly gentled horse; a horse I would describe as "dull" . Since the words I use, may not have the same meaning I have been really thinking hard ...
Hi Paula, I can't believe it! You have just described my 5yo mustang mare to a 'T'. I love her but I've been told she is dull, non-spooky, and she will let me...
Hi Sharon! ... and I have to be aware she's 'gone' so she doesn't startle awake (read big spook and buck). ... <LOL> I just went for a long ride yesterday on...
Hi Sharon, You may want to explore the Archives using the search topic "sticky feet". There has been some past discussion under this topic that looks like ...
Hi everbody! Just wanted to make sure that this group is kept alive. According to Leslie, the list will be closed after a while if there is no activity on it,...
There was a great deal of activity, not only because Bill's Book and Leslie's guidance are so eye-opening in the equestrian community, but because this forum...
In a message dated 10/26/2004 10:16:59 AM Central Standard Time, ... I'm frequently tempted to post, but don't always have Billsbook handy, so don't post...
... handy, so ... i love that fact thtat teh posts are related to page numbers adn specific quotes but i might suggest that we try to let the original poster...
Molly, I've used this list to help me focus via True Horsemanship Through Feel. When I've struggled with something, or had a light bulb go off, I've gone...
Molly, What an insightful suggestion. I think that the original guidelines are trying to steer people away from just talking about themselves but I believe ...
->>-- In billsbook@yahoogroups.com, Lasell Jaretzki Bartlett ... off, ... Lasell<< Hi Lasell ... etc...and find it to be very helpful. ... minutes at ... be ...
I, too, always seem to have a hard time finding my copy of Bill's book when I think about posting. I have read it through three times, so I have put it with my...
I must concur with everyone who has thus far responded to this issue of lack of activity. Granted, days are short (getting shorter on the East Coast now)...
... Thanks you all for your input on this group. I have been reading the posts for years and derived great advice and satisfaction from being part of this...
... I leased a thoroughbred hunter years ago, and when I became pregnant with my first child, thought I'd keep riding. I made the choice to stop when I was ...
Hello, I am checking in to say I'm still here. I found the book to be of great help to me and my horse. I'll try to find something I need help on. But so far ...
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