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Tiffany McLaury Colt Starter

April 28, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Tiffany McLaury Colt Starter

Tiffany McLaury’s name might sound familiar. She is the daughter of Buster and Sheryl McLaury. Buster and Sheryl spent many years working on and managing ranches. In 1984, they met Ray and Carolyn Hunt and their view of horsemanship changed. Tiffany grew up learning about training horses and starting colts from not only her parents, but many other well-known trainers.

About a month ago listener Jeana Marie Andreatta wrote m. Jeana is deep into horses. Her business Tumbling J Mohair Tack hand crafts Mohair cinches. Jeana also teaches at Equi911. So when she writes me with a suggestion for a guest, I listen. Jeana is friends with Tiffany McLaury a horse trainer and colt starter in Paducah Texas. Tiffany knows a lot about horsemanship growing up learning from her father and mother, Buster and Cheryl McLaury. She’s real easy to talk to and our conversation wanders all over the place – well all over the place on the topic of horses. We could have gone on another hour, but we know you have chores to do. Here’s my conversation with Tiffany McLaury.

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Episode #169

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Barefoot Horse Trimming with Craig Morley

April 14, 2020 by John Leave a Comment

Barefoot Horse Trimming with Craig Morley

I heard some people call barefoot horse trimming natural hoof care. A quick search on Wikipedia says there is early evidence of mule shoes in Rome as far back as 400 BC. Now you would think in 2,000 years of equine husbandry, we would have figured out what is best for the horse’s foot. I’m not sure we have. If you ask two different farriers and a veterinarian the best way to trim a hoof, I would not be surprised if they came up with four different answers. It’s like politics or religion. There are a lot of opinions about barefoot horse trimming out there.

When I ran into a riding friend I had not seen in a while, he told me he had been studying barefoot horse trimming. Perfect, here was someone I could talk to openly and honestly about the subject. We sat down between the row of horse stalls at the stable he boards his horses. We began with his attraction to the business, then discovered the key points of interest to him, and discovered a few tips about barefoot horse trimming along the way.

I learned there are not only a lot of opinions, but there are a lot of different breeds of horses and bone structures out there. Add to that the variety of the way we use our horses and the combinations are endless. There just isn’t one solution that fits all horses.

Barefoot Horse Trimming Book Recommended by Craig Morley

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Episode #168

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TJ Clibborn Horseman, Trainer

February 4, 2020 by John 1 Comment

TJ Clibborn Horseman, All-Around Trainer, Mustang Makeover Competitor

I received an email from listener Mercedes Tucker who told me how much TJ Clibborn helped her with her mustang Bud. She said he was a good guy, knew his stuff, and thought he would make a great guest. She was right.

TJ Clibborn has been working with horses for 40 years. He lives in Wisconsin and operating his business called A True Partnership. In 2009, he teamed up with the Mustang Heritage Foundation and since then has competed in 15 Extreme Mustang Makeover training challenges. He has trained 13 top ten finalists, one reserve champion and one grand champion. He has also trained champions in disciplines of jumping, cutting and western pleasure.

I caught up with TJ right after he finished with his horses on a snowy morning at his ranch in Deerfield. Sometimes you can get a feel for a trainer by how easy and comfortable they are to talk to. TJ is one of those people generous with both his time and his knowledge.

We cover a Wide Variety of Topics

With four decades of experience, TJ Clibborn, can talk on any horse topic. We cover the Jeffrey Method, a style of horse training from Australia. TJ saw Kel Jeffrey gentle a horse when he was a boy and knew he wanted to train horses.

Most trainers will tell you they learn the most from their most difficult horses. So, I asked TJ about his. He went on at length describing the horse, his problems and things he would do different. Then, we talk about trail trials and training. Lastly, TJ offers a bit of advice for our listeners.

Links For TJ Clibborn

TJ’s Facebook Page
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Episode #163

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Jonathan Field Horsemanship Revisits

November 26, 2019 by John Leave a Comment

Jonathan Field Horsemanship Revisits

I first interviewed Jonathan Field over four years ago. Earlier this year I had heard he performed a TEDex talk in San Juan. It was one of those deals where you tell yourself, “I’ve got to listen to that sometime.” Time kept getting away from me and I put it off a couple of times. Finally, I had some extra time and did a Google search and found it. It was an inspiring talk, You can listen to it here: Jonathan Field Finding Your Sweet Spot in Life.

Jonathan Fields holds clinics all across the country and just released his 2020 schedule. There are five different levels of Jonathan’s courses and I wanted to learn about the difference between. Through this conversation, we learn what’s important about Jonathan Field Horsemanship. He talks about philosophy and provides insight on what he focuses on during the camps and clinics.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a conversation with a trainer if I didn’t ask for some free advice. Jonathan gives us some exercises we can do with our horses over the colder months to build our relationship with our horses. It’s very simple. If it’s too cold to get out and work their body, you can always work their mind. Jonathan offers some simple ways to accomplish this. And, talking about free stuff, Jonathan Field has a program he calls 31 in 13. If you sign up for this free program, you get 31 free videos over 13 months. They are 3-4 minute videos that talk about different training bits, It’s a great way to build your horsemanship skills.

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Episode #160

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Safety on the Trail – Learning the Ropes

September 3, 2019 by John Leave a Comment

Safety on the Trail – Learning the Ropes

It’s a bit of a shame that we even have to talk about safety on the trail. Once upon a time, it was you, your horse, and the countryside. If you did a good job with your horse, you were safe. Nowadays, there are outside factors. Besides the usual dogs, as the open areas get gobbled up with developments, it forces many of us to ride in more urban areas. That puts us into contact with more people who don’t know or care about horses. As homelessness increases, we encounter tents and encampments. People come out begging for money. Or as we ride along the river, they are along the bank bathing or doing dishes. The site of someone splashing around in the water unsettles many horses.

Thinking About Safety on the Trail

I’ve found that a little preparation goes along way from preventing disaster. Having a few basic tools at your fingertips can solve many problems. Pepper Spray is a powerful deterrent for unwanted advances from both people and dogs. Carrying a $2 whistle helps you alert others nearby that you may need help. Ensure that your cell phone is on your person and NOT in a saddlebag in case you get unseated from your horse. And, there are many more “little” things you can do to improve your safety on the trail.

Local Boarding Stable Gets Proactive

Our local boarding stable, Rancho Rio Equestrian Center, is being proactive about safety on the trail. They’ve hired trainer Elmo Sheeran. Elmo is a retired Sheriff Deputy who has trained many mounted police forces. Teaching civilian rider is quite different. The main difference, according to Elmo, is civilians need training in moving away from danger. Law enforcement moves carefully toward danger. Elmo will teach a class on Safety on the Trail at the equestrian center later this year.

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Episode #154

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