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The Horse as a Mirror: What’s Inside the Human, Shows Outside the Horse
I believe horses are mirrors—gentle, intuitive mirrors—that show us what’s really going on inside. That’s part of why they’ve become so popular in therapeutic settings. But I’ll be honest: I think the real healing happens not when we insert structured human frameworks or labels, but when we simply let horses be horses, and let people be with them.

Dennis Cappel
5 days ago
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From Confusion to Confidence: Learning in the Digital Age
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.

Dennis Cappel
Jun 2
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“Your Horse is a Saint (Until the Farrier Shows Up)”
A Farrier’s Unfiltered Take on Hoof Hysteria - By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman

Dennis Cappel
May 26
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Contact and Connection: The Heart of Horse-man-ship
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...

Dennis Cappel
May 19
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Horse-man-ship Mentality - Forward Motion: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Horse-man-ship Mentality - Forward Motion: Why It Matters More Than You Think By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman Why is forward motion so...

Dennis Cappel
May 12
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Horse-man-ship Mentality - Treats, Training, and Truth: A Perspective on Rewarding Horses
Horse-man-ship Mentality - Treats, Training, and Truth: A Perspective on Rewarding Horses By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman Giving treats...

Dennis Cappel
May 5
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Horse-man-ship Mentality -The Snaffle Bit: A Timeless Tool in Horsemanship
Horse-man-ship Mentality -The Snaffle Bit: A Timeless Tool in Horsemanship By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman After over four decades of...

Dennis Cappel
Apr 28
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Happy Easter and Springtime Reflections on Horsemanship
Happy Easter and Springtime Reflections on Horsemanship By Dennis Cappel, Master Horseman Hello everyone, and Happy Easter! I hope you’ve...

Dennis Cappel
Apr 21
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Horse-man-ship Mentality - How Do You Know a Good Horse?
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...

Dennis Cappel
Apr 14
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Horse-man-ship Mentality - How Do You Know You Have the Right Horse?
Horse-man-ship Mentality - How Do You Know You Have the Right Horse? Cappel Cowboy Wisdom One of the most important questions to ask...

Dennis Cappel
Apr 7
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Horse-man-ship Mentality - Horse Arena Voice
Horse-man-ship Mentality - Horse Arena Voice Cappel Cowboy Wisdom Life is a journey, and like riding in the arena, some days feel...

Dennis Cappel
Mar 31
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Horse-man-ship Mentality - The Origin of Stiffness in a Horse
Horse-man-ship Mentality - The Origin of Stiffness in a Horse Cappel Cowboy Wisdom Horsemanship Body Part Value - When horseback riding,...

Dennis Cappel
Mar 25
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Horse-man-ship Mentality - Horsemanship Lie
Horse-man-ship Mentality - Horsemanship Lie Cappel Cowboy Wisdom What’s Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals with Your Horse? Have you...

Dennis Cappel
Mar 17
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Horse-man-ship Mentality –Rider's body part speaks to the horse - What is it?
Horse-man-ship Mentality –Rider's body part speaks to the horse - What is it? Cappel Cowboy Wisdom We take time to talk about the horse’s...

Dennis Cappel
Mar 3
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Horse-man-ship Mentality –Unraveling Distortion in Horse’s Foot
Horse-man-ship Mentality –Unraveling Distortion in Horse’s Foot Cappel Cowboy Wisdom What is distortion? The act of twisting or altering...

Dennis Cappel
Feb 19
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Horse-man-ship Mentality – Exceptional Natural Horsemanship
Horse-man-ship Mentality – Exceptional Natural Horsemanship Cappel Cowboy Wisdom Focus, Passion, Mental Toughness – That is it. When...

Dennis Cappel
Jan 23
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Horse-man-ship Mentality – Feeding time advantage for you and your horse.
Horse-man-ship Mentality – Feeding time advantage for you and your horse. Cappel Cowboy Wisdom When the weather is bad, and you do not...

Dennis Cappel
Jan 16
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Horse-man-ship Mentality – Ride with feel, and its importance.
Horse-man-ship Mentality – Ride with feel, and its importance. Cappel Cowboy Wisdom Feel is a word that is used often when it comes to...

Dennis Cappel
Jan 6
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Horse-man-ship Mentality – Many refer to this as “Natural Horsemanship.”
Horse-man-ship Mentality – Many refer to this as “Natural Horsemanship.” Cappel Cowboy Wisdom The core of my training philosophy is what...

Dennis Cappel
Dec 30, 2024
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Horse-man-ship Mentality – Natural Horsemanship – Fight or Flight Response
Horse-man-ship Mentality – Natural Horsemanship – Fight or Flight Response Cappel Cowboy Wisdom In my experience, one of the most...

Dennis Cappel
Dec 23, 2024
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