Training

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Have you ever thought about adopting a wild mustang? With so many programs now available to help horse lovers learn to train these wild horses, having an idea about what to expect in the first few days and weeks of bringing one home could help you decide whether or not a mustang is in your future. Today’s episode features a conversation with horsemanship trainer, Don Jessop, about what to expect when you first bring home a mustang–from setting up food and shelter when they arrive, to training tips and setting realistic expectations. Don is an expert in teaching horse enthusiasts not just about training, but about leadership and healthy working partnerships with our horses. It’s a fascinating conversation, so listen in!

Pinto mustang, Freedom, standing in a round pen in front of a lean-to — *Freedom, the mustang.*

Don Jessop / Mastery Horsemanship
Leadership and Horses
Mustang Heritage Foundation
The Secret Art of Leading and Feeding
U.S. Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse & Burro Program

Underside of dump trailers lined up in different colors — *Load Trail Colors!*

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It’s springtime in America, and that means many of our horses are back to work in earnest. Some more than others, and for some horse owners, separating our horses from their friends in order to work, travel, or show, can mean managing emotions – theirs and ours. My guest today is Nick Rivera of the Horseman’s University. Nick is a trainer who helps horses gain understanding and confidence in a human environment. Nick and I talk about how we can manage our horse’s daily routines in order to help them learn to be more confident and independent. Listen in!

Nick and Jasper — *Nick Rivera and Jasper*

For more information:

The Horseman’s University

EP 62: Don Jessop on Helping Herdbound Horses

Chelsea Canedy Horsemanship & Performance

EP 74: Bringing Home a Mustang

EP 65: Barn Tips for the Buddy Sour Horse