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Question on March 2, 2009, 12:47 pm
A Department of Water Resources representative stops at a Montana ranch and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher,"I need to inspect your ranch for your water allocation." The old rancher says, "Okay, but don't go in that field over there."
The Water representative says, "Mister, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me. See this card? This card means I am can go WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land. No questions asked or answered. Have I made myself clear? The old rancher nods politely and goes about his chores. Later, the old rancher hears loud screams and spies the Water Rep running for his life and close behind is the rancher's bull. The bull is gaining with every step. The Rep is clearly terrified, so the old rancher immediately throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells "Your card! Show him your card!"
Answered on March 2, 2009, 12:50 pm
Rick Gore
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Howdy, I am a student of the horse. Always trying to understand horses better and learn from them. The best teacher of the horse is the horse. With over 30 years of horse experience I have received many lessons from many horses. While doing research for my Horse History page, on my web site, I discovered some interesting facts that really helped me understand where horses have come from over time and how much they have contributed to the success of mankind. I think man has taken way too much from horses and has not given back enough in return. With internet, videos and clinics, there is now more information than ever available to help people understand horses better. My biggest issue with most owners is they blame the horse for mistakes when it is really caused by their lack of knowledge. I am a firm believer that "it is never the horse’s fault." Most all horse accidents are a result of a horse being pushed too fast, too hard or pushed in the wrong way by people that don't understand horses. If more people took responsibility for their horse’s behavior, they would stop blaming the horse and would work on becoming a better horseman. If a horse is good, then you caused it, if a horse is bad, then you caused it. My web site is about trying to get people to understand horses better so horses get a better deal and a fairer shake. I don’t use horses to make money, I volunteer my time and experience to help horses with people problems. I try and promote good horsemanship so it will improve the life of horses.
I do not call myself a trainer, I am a horseman. I respect, understand and admire the horse, their way of life and their inner peace and beauty. Horses continue to share their freedom and splendor with me and I in turn try and give more back than I take.
Rick Gore
http://www.thinklikeahorse.org
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The horse is the best teacher of the horse. I am a student of the horse and have been for years. I understand horses and always try to learn more from them. Understanding their fear, reaction responses and their instincts is essential to effectively working with horses and not against them.
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Posted By Keara McDermott
on December 9, 2009, 11:00 pm
Hello Mr. Gore. I was wondering if you have any tips on training a horse to do breakaway roping. I just got this mare and she has lots of potential, and WAY out of shape! I was hoping to start breakaway and get into the rodeos a little more since where i live that is pretty much all there is around here. I'm still a beginner at roping, so i could use some help!on December 9, 2009, 11:00 pm
Thanks,
Keara Lyn :)
Comment By Rick Gore
on December 15, 2009, 4:58 pm
on December 15, 2009, 4:58 pm
Most training is breaking the task down to small steps and then letting the horse get good at a lot of little easy steps and just repetition. Without being there with the horse, this would be tough to talk you through. Break it down to 3 or 4 steps and then break each step down to 2 or 3 smaller steps, set the horse up to succeed and help the horse know what is going to happen before it happens.
Posted By Lindsay Rausch
on December 15, 2009, 10:51 am
Hey I was wondering if you had any video of you sacking out a younger horse or one that hasn't seen it before. I really like seeing your techniques for training, but I would also like to see how you work with a green horse and their feedback to starting the sacking out procedure. A demo of your techniques in a real setting rather then Tanner and Buddy playing along like it is any other day.on December 15, 2009, 10:51 am
Thank you,
Comment By Rick Gore
on December 15, 2009, 4:55 pm
on December 15, 2009, 4:55 pm
I did the videos for Elife and they picked most topics. I would be happy to do more but would need someone to sponsor them, I don't charge for doing them and I have other request about trailer loading, round penning and lounging. So if you want to pass your request on to Elife, they may be willing to arrange more.
I explain sacking out in more detail on my site, on my horsemanship page and maybe a little on my horseman tips page.
Posted By Lindsay Rausch
on November 19, 2009, 10:32 pm
I just found your videos and I love your training tips. There are too many people that use force to train and I really like your soft touch and trust you build.on November 19, 2009, 10:32 pm
Comment By Rick Gore
on November 20, 2009, 11:40 am
on November 20, 2009, 11:40 am
Thanks, I have a web site with lots of tips and other info on working with horses, if you care to check it out.
www.thinklikeahorse.org
Posted By Jenna Marie
on September 30, 2009, 2:46 pm
Hi Rick, I'm new to Equestrian Life but wanted to let you know that I have read some of your responses in the Q&A section. Though your answers may not be the most popular ones I definitely think they are spot on! Just wanted to say that I appreciate what you have to say! Thank you!on September 30, 2009, 2:46 pm
Comment By Rick Gore
on October 2, 2009, 8:12 pm
on October 2, 2009, 8:12 pm
Thanks for kind words. Sometime I feel you are in the minority, but I always try and speak for the horse, since they sometimes don't get to have a say. The people that get it and are willing to change, grow, those who want to get mad at me or mad at the way I say it, continue to have problems. The sad thing is, their horse suffers. Thanks again, I have a huge page on my website with lots of question and answers and my horseman tips page seems to be a favorite. Welcome to Elife.
Rick
on March 1, 2010, 6:56 pm