Heading with Turner Harris

Heading with Turner Harris

Heading with Turner Harris [Photo: submitted] “I think there are so many kids that are coming up that handle a rope so well. To get to the next level, they need to concentrate on horsemanship,” explained champion team roping header Turner Harris. Turner said that in...
20 Years Strong: Dakota 50/50 Sale, Futurity, and Maturity 

20 Years Strong: Dakota 50/50 Sale, Futurity, and Maturity 

20 Years Strong: Dakota 50/50 Sale, Futurity, and Maturity  Harley Larson working a cow [Photo: Brose Photography] The Dakota 50/50 Annual sale, futurity/maturity show and open barrel race event took place this past October 14-16 at the North Dakota Winter Show...
Going Slow to Go Fast: A Ride with Jacob Anderson

Going Slow to Go Fast: A Ride with Jacob Anderson

Going Slow to Go Fast: A Ride with Jacob Anderson Anderson on Clyde [Photo: submitted] ‘Going slow to go fast’ is a phrase that is all too underrated when training a horse in every step of the process. A small day of riding with Jacob Anderson solidified, ‘going slow...
Iron Sharpens Iron

Iron Sharpens Iron

Iron Sharpens Iron Hausauer and Hovde [Photo: submitted] “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”  Proverbs 27:17 It’s about 8:30 a.m. on a beautiful summer morning, and I am just about to start a horsemanship clinic. We always have a little bit of...
Horsemanship Challenge takes on Velva Rodeo Grounds

Horsemanship Challenge takes on Velva Rodeo Grounds

Horsemanship Challenge takes on Velva Rodeo Grounds Nikki Medalen and Lola [Photo: Branded J Images] The first Velva Horsemanship Challenge took place this past weekend, September 17 at the Velva Saddle Club Rodeo Grounds. Ten obstacles, magnificently decorated and...
Becoming Your Own Horseman

Becoming Your Own Horseman

Becoming Your Own Horseman [Photo: submitted by Elsabe Hausauer] There’s a saying, “The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see.” Same goes for learning “FEEL & TIMING” when training horses. A...