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D LaChapelle www.Laurelmountainfarms.com
Expertise
I am a student of the Horse. How to deal with "problems" and find SOLUTIONS with real QUALITY that RESPECT the HORSE is my goal for this site. It has been my great fortune to be able to focus the last 12 years studying the Buckaroo/Vaquero style of horsemanship, this is what the Natural Horsemanship movement is based on. Ray Hunt, Buck Brannaman, Ricky Quinn and Bryan Neubert are my teachers and mentors. I continue to study and ride with these great horsemen.
I am happy to offer help in starting colts, re-starting troubled horses, helping you find a "better way" with horses and sharing with you what it means to be a student of the horse. Western show disciplines; Showmanship, Trail, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, as well as Hunter Under Saddle and Three Day Eventing are my passions. I enjoy sharing my 30+ years of experience with all levels of horse owners; children, amateurs and serious competitors. Please visit me at: www.laurelmountainfarms.com
www.Laurelmountainfarms.com
Organizations
American Quarter Horse Association, USEA
Education/Credentials
Learning good horsemanship is an oral tradition passed from master to student. At an early age I started riding with noted clinician Richard Sharake at Horsemanship West. Although I have ridden with many top flight trainers and instructors, Ray Hunt has been the most influential and has had the greatest impact on my horsemanship. To be a student of the horse and to in some small way pass along the gifts Ray has offered to me, is my greatest educational accomplishment.
Awards and Honors
I have campaigned horses to many State and Regional titles. My horses and I have earned 14 AQHA High-Point All-Around titles, won multiple AQHA year end high point awards, and have qualified for the AQHA World Show.
What do you like about this subject?
From the time I saw my first horse at the age of two, horses have been my passion. You are welcome to visit my website at: www.Laurelmountainfarms.com
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I am a student of the horse. As long as I am living, I will continue learning from the Horse and sharing.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
"You have to give something you never gave to get something you never had." Ray Hunt
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Punishment never works. It sets up a war with the horse that the human can never win. You have to be aware of the horse and what is coming. Take care of what happens, BEFORE what happens, happens...Ray Hunt
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Roger | 10/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Denise, as always, is our favorite. We ..... |
| Lauren | 08/27/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Debbie | 08/24/09 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Alot has changed over a period of ..... |
| geraldine | 08/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | my horse is getting better now thanks ..... |
| Sam | 08/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you SO much!! You are amazing ..... |
Recent Answers from D LaChapelle www.Laurelmountainfarms.com
2009-11-07 Starting an unbroken 8 year old Lusitano stallion.:
Hi Claire! The horses age really does not matter. By the calendar, he may be 8, but in terms of experience, he is just a colt. Treat him as such. Handle him, treat him just like any other 2 year
2009-10-13 anxious behaviour:
Hi Noreen! It is always us. The more you learn and study about the principals of good horsemanship, the more tools you will have to help you, help your horse! It is fine to get off and do your
2009-10-09 how to get a horse to lay down:
Hi Julie! Does your horse have EPM? What is the source of the "spinal injury"? With an unstable rear end, your horse will really depend on his front feet to do so much more. It seems to me that the
2009-10-08 Herd bound horse:
Hi Stephanie! Horses are herd animals. The owner is not leader enough for this horse to trust and follow. Simple. The horse feels better, safer and more confident with other horses and will do just
2009-10-07 Random aggressive behaviour:
Hi Jackie! Your horse is just taking over. He does not view you as a leader he can trust. A horse knows when you know and they know when you don't know! Horses are NOT humans! Saying "No" sternly
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