About Extreme Horsemanship
Open Training
About Us
Our Training Methods:
We consider what we do as "Open Training" which is very similar to "resistance free training" except that we are more focused on developing "Learn-Learn" situations. In this way the horse always has an opportunity to choose between a primary objective (the task we want him to learn) and a secondary objective (which usually involves more work). This methodology is more fully explained in our class, but in summary we have found it to be extremely efficient in breaking bad habits and teaching the horse to think and respond, rather than react and/or spook.
We also understand and appreciate the value of positive motivation, especially when dealing with anxious animals. Fear inhibits learning so we work to get the horse to invest his energy in curiosity rather than fear-based avoidance.
The contents of our clinics are not designed to be an ABC of horse training as that would contradict the theory of learning and being an individual. Every clinic is designed to promote thinking and learning, thereby developing an individual’s thought processes and problem solving abilities. Our principles and understanding of horses and teaching can be used as a base for the application of other horse training methods or to build on existing knowledge. We do not seek to condemn other methods or ideas but rather to provoke thought base on facts, so Riders can more consciously choose their own path.
The concept of "walking the talk" establishes our desire to act in accordance with our beliefs at all times, to do what we say and ensure that behavior is consistent with what we teach. By teaching Riders how to think and develop their own confidence the equine enthusiast will have a greater understanding of the equine human relationship.
Both humans and equines are unique individuals and therefore relationships between them are unique. We set out to create understanding of how equines learn. It is the Rider’s choice how to interpret and develop their own horsemanship skills using the clinics we provide. What we can get your horse to do is less important than what you can learn to do with your horse.
Our Philosophy:
Our philosophy is that everyone can learn from studying and riding with as many clinicians as you can. All clinicians basically teach the same techniques but utilize different terms. The difference in all clinicians is their personalities, that is why we continue to observe all clinicians we can in order to evaluate if there is a better way to teach the horse. This, the pursuit for more knowledge, is what we feel is the difference between a horseman and a horse trainer. We strive to teach horse owners that they can teach their horse to do anything they want.
All horses, from horses ridden just for fun, to the highly competitive horse must have a good foundation. We feel that if the owner is not in direct participation in the training then they will not be able to obtain the performance they are looking for.
Where we're going:
Safe and Fun experience, without a lot of information that most riders will never use.
Team Bio:
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Sharyl "Pony Tail Rider" Anderson: President -
I have been around horses as long as I remember. I started with Buddy a Shetland, Cupid a Pinto, Charlie
a Welch, then Molly an Appaloosa. My knowledge about horses have been hands on training and self taught.
Over the years, I have been kicked, thrown, and even bitten too numerous times to count.
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Eric Ryan "Roofcat" Anderson, :
Instructor - Eric Anderson is a former United States Marine Marksmanship instructor, repel master and an individual that will do whatever needs to be done to accomplish the mission.
Eric is a squad leader with the lake County Sherriff’s Mounted posse and is one of only two mounted police defensive tactics instructors in the state of Florida. He has led the Lake County Posse to two first place championships in mounted police obstacle competitions He has been competing in the Police Olympics for five years and has received over 15 medals 8 of which are gold. In 2009 he competed at the Florida State fair and received two first place ribbons ,one third and a fourth on a new horse. Eric competed at the 2009 mounted police Olympics where he received two gold medals, one silver, and a bronze.
Eric's personal belief is that "you do not know your limitations until you have exceeded them" and realizes that we often limit ourselves long before we try. Live like you expect to succeed! |
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Dane "Sundance" Hovey:
Instructor - By some mistake of fate, Dane Hovey was not born in the "olden" days of the horse. He did not have the fortune to be born into a wealthy family, with resources to support formal equine education, but he was lucky enough to be born into a horse-oriented family. Dane was blessed to have lived a life exposed to many of the unsung horsemen of their day. He wrestled with neighbor’s rogue horses, spent time away from home mucking stalls in order to ride only the rankest horses in the barn. After his son Chase was born, he bounced him around in a back pack riding trail, roping and sometimes even competing. Dane has managed stallions, and started his own foals. He has assisted in pre-purchase evaluation, and has been a Barn Manager’s assistant learning the benefits of Ranch and pasture management. Dane has taught riding and instructed advanced, beginner, toddler, teen and adult. He has enjoyed seeing his pupils of all levels compete successfully. Dane finds fulfillment retraining "problem" horses, and finding them good homes. He has attended clinics and tutorials by some of the best trainers around. Recently Dane and Eric decided to start Equine Obstacle training and formed the web site you are researching now. Dane is a member of the AQHA, NFQHA, APHA, NRHA and the Lake County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol. In the more distant future a book is planned. |
Eric is currently the Florida state Single Action Shooting Society Champion Mounted Shooting Champion, a title he has held for two years. He has held the title Florida State Mounted shooting champion in MSA and SASS and in 2007 was the Eastern United States Mounted riffle champion.
Eric loves teaching mounted drill, mounted tactics, and feels that horse and rider must be a team first. Eric has several public speaking awards recently he received the district 84 best evaluator award for all of central and north Florida. He also placed second in the division C humorous speech competition in 2009; received 10 best speaker awards and 11 best evaluator awards.
Eric is currently a Hunter Safety Instructor with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission a title he has held for four years.
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