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Farewell Dr. Brooks
Dr. Brooks was so much more than our vet, more than a man; he was part of the backbone of our community. When I caught word of his passing, the first thing I thought was there is no one that can fill this void. No one who could do what he does. A person like Mike is more a symbol of what everyone should want their community to be about. Hearing of his passing brought upon a feeling of very…
The brand, the name, and the story.
Personal Brand: LTH: In the brand, there is an L, a T that is actually an up arrow, and an H. The meaning behind it is leadership through horses. The meaning mainly stems from the personal journey of leadership necessary to continue to progress in horsemanship. Yes, the horse matters, but more importantly, it is our own progression alongside the horsemanship. We are all human, which means…
What A Summer It Was!
Getting late into the fall season now, so it’s about that time to pick back up on the keyboard. Actually, it’s kind of crazy just how nice it’s been this late into the season. Usually, by now, we have had at least one good snowfall of 6-12 inches. Have no fear, though; it will come and most likely with a vengeance. Winters are always a tricky ordeal as a horseman. One thing I really love…
Feeling Lost While Being Right on Track
The deeper I go, the farther away I feel—while simultaneously feeling more connected than ever. It’s a strange paradox, one I hesitate even to put into words because I’m not sure how. This feeling has been growing inside me with each passing year. I find myself detached from most people, yet at the same time, I’ve never felt more in tune with everything. It’s not a bad feeling, just an…
Distractions
As I sit down to write, it’s almost inevitable that my four-year-old son will start causing a ruckus. I could have an underground bunker, and he would still find a way to create a ridiculous amount of chaotic distractions. When it comes to horsemanship, I have no problem working around distractions because I hyper-focus on the horse’s mind, body, and spirit. But with writing, finding that same…
Mind, Exposure, Harmony: Part 3
The Pursuit of Harmony Harmony is what we all seek, yet few truly attain. Life is challenging enough on its own, and when you add horsemanship into the mix, it becomes damn near impossible. Horsemanship requires years of dedication just to reach a level of proficiency where we are at least staying out of the horse’s way. Eventually, timing becomes second nature. If we are fortunate and have…
Mind, Exposure, Harmony: Part 2 - Thought
Now for my favorite side of exposure—using the input of energy to create particular forms of thinking. At this phase, the horse responds to specific types of movements without fear of unknown or known stimuli, within reason, based on its level of understanding at that time. The horse has also clearly distinguished between meaningless stimuli and meaningful offerings. At this point, it should be…
Mind, Exposure, Harmony: Part 2 - Separation
Separation: Any time we are working on exposure, we are also working toward connecting the whole horse in balance to different movements. At this phase, we are teaching the horse separation of energy through desired movements based on offerings and driving forces. In groundwork—let’s say on the halter with a flag and body position—or under saddle with your leg and body position, the body…
Mind, Exposure, Harmony: Part 2 - The Unknown
When it comes to exposing a horse to pressure, I think of it as a threefold process. The three versions of exposure come down to the unknown, separation, and thought. If done correctly, we are preparing the horse to succeed in any scenario, in any environment, given those conditions are conducive to a horse. This shows the horse that they can indeed put their trust and confidence in us. Only…
Mind, Exposure, Harmony: Part 1
Mind, Exposure, Harmony: Part 1 When working with horses, I find myself going through three phases upfront: first tapping into the horse’s mind, then exposing it to stimulus, and finally rounding it all out into a place of harmony. Sounds easy enough in words, right? But let me tell you — in practice, this process is all over the board, based on two factors. A lot depends on the horse in front…
Opportunity, Timing, Choice.
This subject really has me thinking tirelessly on a daily basis. Looking back at my life and getting to know the depth of others’ lives, it seems to boil down to a person’s vision, drive, and passion toward the future. From there, a life could be dissected into a series of choices made around timing and opportunities. Sometimes these choices are deliberate; other times, we are just passengers in…
Why I Blog
I was informed that my blogs have been perceived as offensive to some, so I figured it’s best to state why I’m blogging in the first place. The whole point of this blog, for me, is to hopefully connect with others in a positive light by reflecting on my life through my own perspective. Probably the most important part of writing for me is to get better at putting my thoughts into words—both…
Theripized
Have you ever noticed that people who go to some sort of therapy often adopt a new language, but nothing else changes? Therapy came to mind because that was my first encounter with the syndrome of falsified belief of change. While these people think they have changed, their actions in life often say otherwise — yet they develop this new ability to speak a complex, specialized lingo to convince…
Making Progress Attainable!
Opening the Door to Horsemanship True horsemanship isn’t just about riding—it’s about dedication, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of mastery. But for many, the barriers to entry are steep. Time, variety, and money often stand in the way. How do we change that? Something I work very hard at is creating opportunities for people to progress in their horsemanship. Too often, I see barns set up…
Consistently Crappy Service
This post originates from a recent experience I had at a local restaurant. I sat at the bar, that was not busy, in a restaurant that was also not busy. The summation of the whole experience, I had to ask for everything start to finish. I had to ask for a drink, ask for a menu, ask if I could order food, ask for the check, literally everything. I am sure I could have trained a horse to be a better…
Podcast Episode 001: Montana Elders
(Episode #1 is live on Spotify and Google. Apple is still verifying everything. Podcast name is: Outer Circle Ranch.) Podcast number one is in the books, and it turned out even better than I had hoped. Afterward, all I could think about were the questions I should have asked and the points I should have emphasized. Montana was an absolute natural on the podcast, sharing incredible insights from…
Cohesive Family Unit
One of the things I am most grateful for in life is what I think of as our Cohesive Family Unit (CFU). I find it funny, considering that in high school, I couldn’t wait to get away from them—though it was more about leaving the small town I was raised in than escaping my family. It wasn’t because I didn’t like them or the town; rather, I knew I had to go live life beyond everything I had known up…