“Where horses and nature lift the human spirit.” In March 2016 I had the honor of being invited to Horse of the Sun Ranch in Pine Valley, CA. I was asked to give a 4-day clinic for the Staff, Program Directors and two Wounded Warriors who participate in programs offered at the Ranch. The Founder […]
Murdoch Minute No. 72: Soften Your Jaw
Does your horse have a tense jaw? Is it hard to get him to go forward? Is he unwilling to stretch forward and down? Does he chomp on the bit, pull his tongue back or otherwise fuss with his mouth? The answer may not be where you think! Horses often mirror the rider’s behavior and […]
Introducing the Official SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program Pads
We are all a-furry around here because the new SURE FOOT pads have finally arrived! Just in time for winter storm Jonas! We wanted to launch the new pads at HorseWorld Expo in Timonium, MD this past weekend. They were not ready until Wednesday so to get them here in time Brad drove to Maine […]
Murdoch Minute No. 81: Reach for your horse’s tail
Is it cold where you live? Do you feel stiff when you mount up? Have you been sitting at a desk or driving your car for hours before riding? Are you still wound up from your day? Before you ask your horse to move it would be a good idea to consider spending a few […]
Murdoch Minute No. 110: Seeing Like A Horse
Does your horse shy at stationary objects? Do you feel like he is trying to avoid work? Does he react to the same object again and again no matter how hard you try to make him face it? Understanding how your horse sees can help you come up with a better strategy for solving shying […]
The SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program®
Almost three years ago I conducted a simple experiment. I placed a balance pad under a horse’s hoof. I had no preconceived notion as to what might happen, but I was curious to find out. The results were so astounding that I have spent the past three years experimenting, exploring, and refining what I now […]
