Simple ulcer diagnostic points

This video shows how to detect equine ulcers by palpating acupuncture points as a method of detection. A horse can go from having no gastric irritation to having ulcers in as little as 5 days. Dr. DePaolo’s easy do-it-yourself method of palpating acupuncture points can be a great indication of the presence of painful and debilitating ulcers. I believe it …

Is Your Barrel Horse Talking To You?

Horses can talk, they just don’t use words. They have their own language of communication and it is our job as a rider to learn their “speak”. The more in tune we can be with our horses the greater our chance of understanding their concerns. However, sometimes the closer we are, the harder it is too hear the truth. When …

Charmayne James Offers Sound Advice

A valuable resource available to barrel racers includes the website of World Champion Barrel Racer Charmayne James. Each month Charmayne contributes an article to the Barrel Horse News magazine. If you aren’t a subscriber you can still access this information. On Charmayne’s website she has a link called Barrel Horse News where you can find the articles organized for reading …

Barrel Racing Tips with Martha Josey

Martha Josey and her Josey Ranch Team have a great website with many resources available.  There is information there suited for the beginner barrel racer just learning to barrel race, to the advanced racer that needs to freshen up and be reminded that good horsemanship is where it all starts. In Martha’s Winning Ways section for the website you will …