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Mule and Rider Pair Wins National Mounted Archery Competition all about mules competitions mounted archery von holten ranch Jul 09, 2024

JoJo, a 9 year old Missouri Fox Trotter John mule, is rocking the mounted archery world!  A national mounted archery competition was held Oct 26-28, 2018 in Mora, Missouri. With mounted...

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Smooth and Efficient Obstacle Courses competitions equine health/science horse knowledge horsemanship basics von holten ranch Feb 01, 2024

There are ways to design your course for your competition to run smoothly and time efficiently.  Understanding the two major types of obstacles will help you begin designing a course that...

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Put the Judge Back on the Pedestal competitions horsemanship basics von holten ranch Feb 01, 2024

My husband and I own and operate Von Holten Ranch, a trail riding facility in Mora, MO.  We have  hosted over 70 events a year.  When people view our life looking from the outside...

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Angela Ammons: Never Let Your Disability Define You competitions confidence trail riding von holten ranch Jan 31, 2024

Today's interview is with Angela Ammons, a friend and frequent trail guest at Von Holten Ranch. This is her story about her two-year journey to win the Country Tough Trail Versatility National...

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Elizabeth Hartin: Always Put the Health of the Horse First clinicians competitions equine health/science equine safety horse knowledge horsemanship basics Dec 10, 2023

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Brandy Von Holten, Elizabeth Hartin, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

 

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Today's interview is with Elizabeth Hartin, an established trainer and...

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Magen Warlick: Mental Mindset of a Champion clinicians competitions Dec 10, 2023

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Brandy Von Holten, Magen Warlick, transcribed by Rhiannon Niemeier

 

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This week's interview is with Megan Warlick. She has evolved as a...

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