Ross Cooper tackles the subject of foal handling, should we handle them early or leave them be?
I have always enjoyed working with foals; it is so very rewarding to be part of their early stages of training. They are a complete canvas, with an innocent yet mischievous quality that can never fail to make you smile. Though being as blank a canvas as a young foal is, it does put a level of responsibility on us as handlers or trainers to do them justice and to do the best by them, for them. Here, I hope I help you to do just that!
Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting to Editor, Kate, all about coaching and performance psychology. We touched on some issues that Kate and Archie faced, as well as looking at different approaches and strategies that are helpful to all equestrians.
There aren't many opportunities in the UK to compete in cow classes, but it would be amiss not to include these classes in our 101 series. Here's our overview of Ranch Horse Cutting.