Sherry Jarvis
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Life Lessons Horses Teach Us
As many of you know I have been working on writing a book this winter. I have learned even more by writing things down. It is helping me to realize what was in my head, what I do know, and what I don't know. This has forced me to do more research and experiment even more. As I go through this process I keep getting reminded of how challenging and humbling it is for anyone to become good with horses. I have also been... (posted by Sherry 3 years 319 days ago.)
As many of you know I have been working on writing a book this winter. I have learned even more by writing things down. It is helping me to realize what was in my head, what I do know, and what I don't know. This has forced me to do more research and experiment even more. As I go through this process I keep getting reminded of how challenging and humbling it is for anyone to become good with horses. I have also been... (posted by Sherry 3 years 319 days ago.)
"Power of Observation" Your Most Powerful Tool for Good Horsemanship
The past couple of weeks I have had the privilege of teaching a 4-H group of young horsemen and several other youth seeking more savvy with their horses. These lessons have not only been exciting, but also rewarding. It seems most youth are already very natural around horses. They have the physically abilities to ride with ease and for the most part are not hindered by the fears we... (posted by Sherry 4 years 302 days ago.)
The past couple of weeks I have had the privilege of teaching a 4-H group of young horsemen and several other youth seeking more savvy with their horses. These lessons have not only been exciting, but also rewarding. It seems most youth are already very natural around horses. They have the physically abilities to ride with ease and for the most part are not hindered by the fears we... (posted by Sherry 4 years 302 days ago.)
What About the Horse that Bucks?
Here is a question from one of my students: I have been on Trey bareback and he has been doing very well, except for loping. He will walk and trot fine and I can almost ride him without reigns, but when I ask him to lope he is a little testy and bucks me off. As soon as i am off he stands there and waits patiently as I remount, then we continue on our way. Then when I ask him for a lope again he does the exact same... (posted by Sherry 4 years 350 days ago.)
Here is a question from one of my students: I have been on Trey bareback and he has been doing very well, except for loping. He will walk and trot fine and I can almost ride him without reigns, but when I ask him to lope he is a little testy and bucks me off. As soon as i am off he stands there and waits patiently as I remount, then we continue on our way. Then when I ask him for a lope again he does the exact same... (posted by Sherry 4 years 350 days ago.)
Young Horse Handling Tips
Here is a question presented to me by one of my students: “Hey, I was hoping for some advice. I have this colt, Ace. He was bo (posted by Sherry 5 years 26 days ago.)
Here is a question presented to me by one of my students: “Hey, I was hoping for some advice. I have this colt, Ace. He was bo (posted by Sherry 5 years 26 days ago.)
Learning from Ray Hunt
“You’re not working on your horse, you’re working on yourself." “Believe in your horse, trust him!" “Prepare to position for transition." “Always direct and then support." “Think, have a plan." “Ride the horse not your saddle, keep him between your legs and hands." “How little can you do?" “Give your horse a job to do." “Only perfect practice makes perfect." “You’re alright... (posted by Sherry 5 years 52 days ago.)
“You’re not working on your horse, you’re working on yourself." “Believe in your horse, trust him!" “Prepare to position for transition." “Always direct and then support." “Think, have a plan." “Ride the horse not your saddle, keep him between your legs and hands." “How little can you do?" “Give your horse a job to do." “Only perfect practice makes perfect." “You’re alright... (posted by Sherry 5 years 52 days ago.)
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