Cappel Blogs

In horsemanship—as in life—clarity doesn't come from knowing everything. It comes from choosing something and sticking with it long enough to fully understand it.

A Farrier’s Unfiltered Take on Hoof Hysteria - By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman

Contact and Connection: The Heart of Horse-man-ship By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman What is contact? Why does it matter? And how do we...

Horse-man-ship Mentality - Forward Motion: Why It Matters More Than You Think By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman Why is forward motion so...

Horse-man-ship Mentality - Treats, Training, and Truth: A Perspective on Rewarding Horses By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman Giving treats...

Horse-man-ship Mentality -The Snaffle Bit: A Timeless Tool in Horsemanship By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman After over four decades of...

Happy Easter and Springtime Reflections on Horsemanship By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman Hello everyone, and Happy Easter! I hope you’ve...

Horse-man-ship Mentality -  How Do You Know a Good Horse? Cappel Cowboy Wisdom This is a broad question—and the answer often depends on...

Horse-man-ship Mentality -  How Do You Know You Have the Right Horse? Cappel Cowboy Wisdom One of the most important questions to ask...

Horse-man-ship Mentality - Horse Arena Voice Cappel Cowboy Wisdom Life is a journey, and like riding in the arena, some days feel...

Horse-man-ship Mentality - The Origin of Stiffness in a Horse Cappel Cowboy Wisdom Horsemanship Body Part Value - When horseback riding,...