Everything you need to get started, get connected, and feel at home in The Western Horse Circle. Start here.

This is a compilation of posts that explain the heart of this place

The stuff worth keeping. Research, observations, and small practical things about horses — pulled out of the feed so you can find them later. Browse anytime. Add ideas in the suggestion box if there's something you want me to dig into.

Music dedicated to the Western Horse Circle

15+ years of real farrier experience packed into 6 things every horse owner should know — including the exact method I use to get any horse to stand still.

From balance and shoe placement to barefoot trim and edge work

Reference lists and guides for members — tack, feed, training gear, and barn supplies, plus the group's other guides.

What you need to know before getting your first horse Bringing the horse home First couple weeks Where do I go now

Here we will go over tack and equipment What it is, How it functions Maintenance Resources to get and maintain tack and equipment

Covers Veterinary Education s Concerns

The Steps and Work Needed to Build a California “Style” Bridle Horse

Requirements, Suggested Wants, Suggested Needs in the development, design, and building or Renovations of your Eqine Facilities

Halter training using the horse's weight and natural reactions — teach the shift, not the step.

Horse health, lameness, and veterinary topics — what every horseman should know, and when to call the vet.