Welcome to High Minded Horseman
Features
Zenyatta; A Mare’s Heart to Win
“Zenyatta is one of the great mares in racing history. Her owners, Jerry and Ann Moss, planned to retire the six-year-old after the 2010 Breeder’s Cup Classic in Louisville, Kentucky on November 7th.”
Observations on the Hair Rope Mecate
“It’s been eighteen years since a friend gave me my first hair rope, it was a nice little sorrel and white mohair Mecate and at the time, I didn’t have a clue how to use it on my horse”
2011 Road to the Horse
“Chris Cox captures his third Road to the Horse title and is named the first Legends of Colt Starting Champion.”
Editor's Journal
Parelli Tournament Switzerland
“Attending the Parelli Tournament here in Switzerland was a unique experience on lots of levels. A group of us from our local barn traveled north together by train- that was fun!”
Natural Horsemanship Goes Mainstream
“We receive dozens of press releases and news feeds every day here at HMH. Most cover mundane horse industry news but a few are really interesting.”
Happy Holidays from HMH in Austria
“A weekend excursion to visit traditional Christmas Markets presents us with an opportunity to send a little holiday cheer from across the pond.”
Tales of Texas
Men Who Dance in the First Light
“Men who dance in the first light are a bunch of overpaid fools sleeping on the ground, eating more beans than beef, leaving in the dark…”
Ropes, Ropers and Rope Horses
“Ropes are a tool, just like a gun, or a feed sack, all of which require discretion.”
A Six-Pack Says He'll Turn Her
“Here’s a trick that’s been around a long time, but you won’t see it too often. I’m not sure what you call this maneuver;”
Jake's Take
Kessler
“Well, I have a four year old colt that I got from my friend Clint Branger. He’s out of an AQHA registered ‘Kessler’ mare”
Vaquero Horsemanship Part 3
“For the last few weeks I’ve described the history and gear of the vaquero in my own words and from my own experiences.”
