Eclectic Horseman Magazine

09/10/2025

What a *fantastic* class with Tom Curtin tonight! Thanks all who joined and asked great questions!!

09/09/2025

Tonight! https://eclectic-horseman.com/mercantile/eclectic-classroom/live-classes/eclectic-classroom-the-top-three-things-i-learned-from-ray-hunt/

08/28/2025

Time to focus on you.

Are you a dedicated student of horsemanship? Are you interested in a variety of perspectives. Are you looking for a single comprehensive source? Do you enjoy learning in all modalities?

The Eclectic Online Membership is a unique resource for anyone serious about improving their horsemanship. Offering a deep library of content and exclusive member-only benefits you will learn from decades of carefully archived content and continually added new features and resources.

https://eclectic-horseman.com/sneak-peek-at-membership/

08/27/2025

Why does learning bring Joy? Enhanced Social Connections: Joyful learning can foster social connections and collaboration, making the learning experience more enjoyable and meaningful.

https://eclectic-horseman.com/the-horsemanship-shop/eclectic-classroom/watch-past-classes/

08/25/2025

Why learning brings joy...

Improved Retention and Understanding: Joyful learning environments can lead to better information retention, deeper understanding, and more effective learning

https://eclectic-horseman.com/the-horsemanship-shop/eclectic-classroom/watch-past-classes/

08/24/2025

Here's why engaged learning can bring joy!

Improved Retention and Understanding: Joyful learning environments can lead to better information retention, deeper understanding, and more effective learning

https://eclectic-horseman.com/the-horsemanship-shop/eclectic-classroom/watch-past-classes/

08/21/2025

Why does learning bring joy? Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Joyful learning environments are often characterized by positive relationships, a sense of belonging, and a supportive atmosphere that encourages creativity and exploration

https://eclectic-horseman.com/the-horsemanship-shop/eclectic-classroom/watch-past-classes/

08/21/2025

Super proud of our partnership with Midwest Horse Fair! Had so much fun this year and I'm looking forward to next year!

We are excited to share our new partnership with Eclectic Horseman Magazine as the official publication of the Midwest Horse Fair! Read wonderful stories about the Midwest Horse Fair clinicians, entertainers, breed groups and more written by Emily Kitching, author and President of Eclectic Horseman Magazine.

Eclectic Horseman Magazine has been sharing educational information for over 20 years to help horse people be the very best they can be for their horses.

Emily has cultivated a community that finds virtue in their journey with horses and a place to immerse yourself in resources that fuel the pursuit of horsemanship excellence.

👉👉Learn more: https://midwesthorsefair.com/education-nav/stories_by_eclectic_horseman

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08/16/2025

What Makes Horses Unresponsive?

Our horses are extremely sensitive animals. They can also be very trainable. That is what makes them such good partners. They can learn to be very tolerant, even to pain and discomfort. At one point a horse can be afraid and fighting for his life, and we may not even have physical contact with him. That same horse later in life can be unresponsive or desensitized to the same and even greater pressures or pain.

Read the full article online:
https://eclectic-horseman.com/what-makes-horses-unresponsive/

08/13/2025

Class Tomorrow!
Space is limited, sign up for fun and learning! (link below)