Interview with Ben Longwell From True West Horsemanship Ben Longwell is an incredible horseman, sharing his love for horses as well as his love for God. As horsemen and women, we learn from each other, other trainers, books, and often video format. But there is no greater teacher than the horse and Ben emphasizes that often. His background includes ranch… Read More
The Power of Forgiveness
The Power of Forgiveness I got hurt recently. I opened the gate to the horse pen and walked in. Same as I do every day, but it was a little later this time and nearing dark. Mathias, our mustang, was the first to greet me. I began petting him. But I failed to notice our horse Raven walk up, but… Read More
Compassionate Horsemanship
Compassionate Horsemanship vs. Natural Horsemanship I was interviewing for a job recently as an equine coordinator at a local barn. She asked me, “Do you use natural horsemanship?” To which I replied with an affirmative, “Yes!” I wanted to convey without so many words that I put the horse first. That I group myself with those that also claim the… Read More