In this Horse Training article by Master Horse Trainer Charles Wilhelm he gives us ways to set yourself up for success by being aware of the non-verbal message you bring to the horse and visa versa. Read this well written article in entirety a few times ; then go smile at someone and you’ll see how easy it is to [...]

Is it a Riding Adventure or a Guest Ranch? My second visit to the Kay El Bar Guest Ranch was another all out riding adventure . This equestrian vacation is a classic southwest getaway to Wickenburg Arizona. The ranch belonged to actor Val Kilmer’s family during his youth. I renamed the black Quarterhorse I rode to Tripod because he was such [...]

Call to action for horse lovers! Wild Mustang government policies are supposed to protect the herds. The latest roundup action is proving to be questionable and is resulting in backlash by the public. Severe heat and closure to established public oversight groups are at issue. Our government is being asked to delay the helicopter chase [...]

Horses are a passion. How deep it goes for each person is a personal thing. Whether we realize it or not they have something to teach us every time we are in their sphere of influence. Horse2Heart is composed of page after page of testimonials about the truth in that statement. Next couple of weeks Horse2Heart [...]

Italy’s “Best of Both Worlds” Taste of Italy Ride is being offered by our Horse Travel Specialist Active Travel. Fill out the Equestrian Travel Interest Form  and we will get you more information and photos. Andiamo! Highlights of the Taste of Italy program include: An easy train ride to and from each destination from the airport or Rome Wonderful and athletic [...]

The National Reining Horse Association has just completed their Derby in Oklahoma. The world equestrian games will be hosting a western reining event. Here are videos of the winning rides from the NRHA site. Congratulations to Open Champions Shawn Flarida & Gunnatrashya . Just below is Non Professional champions Ms.Kim Dooley & Country Custom .To see [...]

The country is buzzing with World Equestrian Games News.  Horse2Heart loves to bring you great horse stories that we find online. In this video we learn a little about three day Eventing history and today’s obstucles. This video on Eventing is done by a sponsor of the games, a product I know and love, Adequan. Adequan [...]

Hand Feeding Horses by Charles Wilhelm Feeding horses by hand is a pet peeve of mine and I want to talk about it in detail, giving the pros and cons and why I am against it.  In the horse industry there are a lot of people who hand feed their horses.  It is a way to have communication [...]

Western States Horse Expo, Sacramento CA. Western Horseman Magazine presented the Magnificent Seven All Around Stock Horse Championship Event to an appreciative crowd. This challenging equestrian event was won by Ron Emmons showing Olena Oak. The winner took home a $10,500.00 check and prizes. Ron was the man of the night alright as he also took [...]

We found these special Western states Expo coupons for discounts Published by Horsetrader of California. Spend a buck Save a buck Donate a buck…..or two ….Somewhere.http://news.horsetrader.com/media/expo_coupons.pdf

You Are Invited to the Horse2Heart Social Mixer ! Come mingle with celebrities, cowgirls ‘n boys, athletes and equine experts. Let us know you are coming at Horse2Heart Hose Riders Meetup  or just show up. Tell them Horse2Heart sent you and come introduce yourselves to us, we will be wearing Horse2Heart shirts. Saturday evening from 5:30 to 6: 30 at the amazing [...]

Magnificent 7 All-Around Stock Horse Championship Returns to Horse Expo! This open competition is based on an event called the World’s Championship All-Around Stock Horse Contest originally initiated by Bobby Ingersoll in the 1970s and supported by the Pro Rodeo Hall of Famers Cotton Rosser and Walt Rodman. The contest was held periodically over the years until [...]

Horse2Heart is proud to host Charles Wilhelm’s Success Through Knowledge training articles. Look for them in the Charles Wilhelm Category.  Master Horse Trainer Charles Wilhelm brings it home to us that horses like routine. I think it makes them feel comfortable and confident. It can’t be emphasized enough that regular handling of a horse from the ground, even [...]

History, locations and backround of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games ;  // < !]> In 1983 the concept of World Equestrian Games was proposed. The World Equestrian Games was created in 1990 to combine all the world’s equestrian championships into one single competition. Prior to the advent of the World Equestrian Games, each horseback riding discipline held separate world championships [...]

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The Western States Horse Expo sent Horse2Heart this News of an Equestrian Extravaganza, a Special Event held on Sat. June 12. This sounds like a fun preview of what’s in store for us at the World Games. Tickets are being sold separately (530)672-7490 • (800)352-2411 :Horse2Heart Social Mixer before the Alltech International [...]

For Dude Ranch or Horseback riding vacation first timers, Andy Curry sent us this riding instruction tip sheet to help everyone sit tall in the saddle.  A.C Johnson from Larned, Kansas has done what no one else has.     He balanced an egg on on an ordinary strand of very thin wire in Decmember of 1929.     Not exactly a useful [...]

Horse2Heart Equestrian News: The $10,000 search for “The Great American Horseman” has begun! Cowboy isn’t the clothes you wear or the saddle you ride. Cowboy is a state of mind. Project Cowboy seeks the individual who best represents the spirit of the Cowboy. From equitation riders to rodeo competitors, mailmen to ranch hands, ordinary to extraordinary, The Project [...]

Hiring for Horse Jobs needs some special insight. Profitable Horseman business coach Doug Emerson gives 10 useful tips for hiring success in the Equine Industry. If you are like many professional horsemen, finding the right people to help you in your business is one of your biggest challenges.  That’s partly because candidates with horse experience are limited, the [...]