Quarter Strap Wrap: Slick & Simple
April 1, 2016
If it serves a purpose and it’s simple, then chances are we’ll try it. This simple but effective idea of the quarter strap wrap solves two potential problems you may
If it serves a purpose and it’s simple, then chances are we’ll try it. This simple but effective idea of the quarter strap wrap solves two potential problems you may
A mecate (meh COT eh) is a rein made of a single length of rope, about 20–25 feet long, usually of twisted horsehair. Mecates are used on hackamores and snaffle
Bonus Article: Problem Solving and Trouble Shooting After receiving a number of questions from readers, we decided to do one last article on problem solving and trouble shooting. Although there
Part Six: Whistles & Commands Probably the most common question people ask me is, “How long does it take to train a dog?” Well, that depends on a few things. Who is doing the
Part 5: Teaching Your Dog to Drive About 25 years ago at a Stock Growers banquet, I heard cowboy poet and humourist, Baxter Black say; “Giving a Border Collie to
Part 4: Starting the Pup on Livestock When the day comes to take the dog into the stock (only take this step if you are confident that you have him
Part 3: Introduction to Livestock Continuing on from the article in the previous issue, a little more needs to be said regarding obedience and properly raising your pup before taking it to stock. With the long
Part 2: Bringing Up & Starting Your Puppy Check out Part 1 of our Training Stock Dogs series! So, you have gone and purchased a well-bred pup from a reputable
Check out Part 2 of our Training Stock Dogs Series! Part 1: Best Traits & Picking a Puppy For any farmer or rancher who has livestock to work, the greatest
New Association, Old Sport The sport of cutting horses may have originated in the Old West, but it has its cowboys, cowgirls and fans in Ontario and Quebec too. Using
Insect Relief for Your Herd There is a simple, inexpensive method to give your livestock some relief from flies and mosquitoes. It’s called smudge-burning, and every owner should be well-schooled
5?Top?tips for?Winning?Looks Three horse owners walk into a barn. One stands a Paint stallion to the public. The next has a well broke reining mare listed for sale. The third
