Tid Bits from Dr.Robert M Miller
One reason I look forward to participating in the LIGHT HANDSHORSEMANSHIP clinic each May is because of my love for the Santa Ynez Valley. I don't think there is a more beautiful ranching area in the world. Another reason is because I love the towns in that valley, Danish Solvang, Victorian Los Oliivos, and Western frontier Santa Ynez are such quaint and interesting places.
Of the six horsemanship videos I have made most important is the the least popular. SAFER HORSEMANSHIP explains how to minimize the likelihood of horses hurting themselves or you. I guess most people don't like to think about horses being potentially dangerous, or they figure that they already know it all. That's odd because I"m in my eighties and I AM STILL LEARNING.
A lot of people ask me why I am so involved with mules. I explain to them that I LOVE horses, but I RESPECT mules. They are amazing creatures. I admit that they can be challenging but what better way to test one's horsemansip skills.
Only in recent years, on visits to Portugal and Brazil have I been introduced to the Lusitano horse. I thought they were identical to the Andalusian but they are not. This Portuguese version of the Iberian horse has been described to me by several different people as " the border collie of the Horse World," Unfortunately they are rather rare in the U.S. A.
I'm so glad these "Mustang Makeovers" have become popular. The American Mustang can make a wonderful horse. They are smart, sensible, physically tough, have great feet, and with Natural Horsemanship methods, skillfully applied, a wild mustang can become a gentle and reliable horse in surprisingly short time.
I have written a book about the link between the passion for horses and artistic talent. It is startlingly consistent and doing the book helped me o understand myself. Now to find a publisher.
Back in 1993 the National Cowboy Hall of Fame decided that for it's annual show and chuck wagon cook off they would have a Cowboy Cartoonist Art Show. So they invited twelve Western Cartoonists and I was the only one who did it as a hobby or sideline, and not a full time professional cartoonist. I had to come up with a book for the occasion so I did RANCHIN',ROPIN' AND DOCTORIN'. It was a lot of fun coming up with 225 cartoons., I sent one to James Herriot and told him I'd explain any of the regional humor he didn't understand. He wrote back " I caught on to each and every cartoon. why wouldn't I?"
Of the six horsemanship videos I have made most important is the the least popular. SAFER HORSEMANSHIP explains how to minimize the likelihood of horses hurting themselves or you. I guess most people don't like to think about horses being potentially dangerous, or they figure that they already know it all. That's odd because I"m in my eighties and I AM STILL LEARNING.
A lot of people ask me why I am so involved with mules. I explain to them that I LOVE horses, but I RESPECT mules. They are amazing creatures. I admit that they can be challenging but what better way to test one's horsemansip skills.Only in recent years, on visits to Portugal and Brazil have I been introduced to the Lusitano horse. I thought they were identical to the Andalusian but they are not. This Portuguese version of the Iberian horse has been described to me by several different people as " the border collie of the Horse World," Unfortunately they are rather rare in the U.S. A.
I'm so glad these "Mustang Makeovers" have become popular. The American Mustang can make a wonderful horse. They are smart, sensible, physically tough, have great feet, and with Natural Horsemanship methods, skillfully applied, a wild mustang can become a gentle and reliable horse in surprisingly short time.
I have written a book about the link between the passion for horses and artistic talent. It is startlingly consistent and doing the book helped me o understand myself. Now to find a publisher.
Back in 1993 the National Cowboy Hall of Fame decided that for it's annual show and chuck wagon cook off they would have a Cowboy Cartoonist Art Show. So they invited twelve Western Cartoonists and I was the only one who did it as a hobby or sideline, and not a full time professional cartoonist. I had to come up with a book for the occasion so I did RANCHIN',ROPIN' AND DOCTORIN'. It was a lot of fun coming up with 225 cartoons., I sent one to James Herriot and told him I'd explain any of the regional humor he didn't understand. He wrote back " I caught on to each and every cartoon. why wouldn't I?"
Posted by Light Hands Horsemanship at Saturday, July 18, 2009 8:22 AM 
Categories: Dr Robert Miller,Training Tips
Categories: Dr Robert Miller,Training Tips
My husband and I attended the clinic this past May. It was absolutely our favorite horse learning experience ever. I took home so many helpful additions to my and my horse's development. There is an incredible improvement in our half passes and lead changes. Oh, and thanks to Jack Brainard my horse and I can do "the hula". I'm thinking there may be a future for us in "Cowboy Dressage". Thanks again, Dory
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