Pricklestix

02/06/2026

The day didn't tempt me to being outside in this early onsett of Wintery weather!
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Staying close to the fire was a better option...so out came a saddle for it's yearly clean and condition!!
An all day job to do it properly!
Just letting the leather balsom soak in overnight ready for a vigorous buff off in the morrow!

And I doubt that Howdy will even notice it!!
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29/05/2026

11/05/2026

This fella makes my heart sing!!
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" Howdy" ...One Chisum, you are all try!
Getting these leads sorted has been interesting.
I think I have it!🙏
Left lead...right lead...stop...pat!
Ahhh...there is light at the end of the tunnel!

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02/05/2026

Master Horsewoman Lee Smith returns to Cargo for an amazing 4 Day Ranch Clinic in November, 2026!!
( Oct 31st- Nov 3rd)
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It will be part of her 4 scheduled Australian Tour Clinics during November.

Lee is a most eloquent teacher. She studied under her friend and mentor, Ray Hunt, for many years.
Regardless of your discipline, the partnership of horse and rider working together in harmony is inspiring to observe and even more exciting to experience.
Lee will offer you insight, skill and instructions to develop your horse and horsemanship through the process of feel, timing and balance. Equine psychology will also be visited throughout the learning sessions.
It is always an inclusive, inspiring and progressive few days with your horse.💫

There are limited positions in either her Foundation/ Morning group OR Afternoon/ Advanced group!
Feel free to message or call ( 0418 643120) if you would like to join us, or need further information about Lee and her Australian Tour.

It is well worth your consideration!
See you here in November...
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30/04/2026

" You need to be in harmony with his feet.."
Buck Brannaman.

The Reaching Exercise with Buck Brannaman
Photos by Emily Kitching

To ride your horse properly, there should never be a time that you change directions without directing your horse’s leading foot. Every time you take your horse’s nose off the centerline, you need to be in harmony with his feet. Changing directions without this awareness is the equivalent of tripping your horse. This exercise will make you aware of how often you have changed direction with no consideration of your horse’s feet. Over time it will cause your horse to be crabby and not want to go.

The main goal of this exercise is to get our reins hooked to our horse’s feet by directing the foot in the proper timing of his stride. To start, you might look at this as an exercise but should in fact, ride your horse with this level of awareness all the time. To start, it will take all the concentration you have, but some day it will be impossible for you not to be aware of it if you pay your dues.

( 🐴 Read full article on out web site: https://eclectic-horseman.com/the-reaching-exercise/ )

This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.31 - Buck Brannaman The Buck Channel - Buck Brannaman Horsemanship Buck Brannaman Midwest 7 Clinics with Buck Brannaman Emily Kitching

29/04/2026

Dusk!
Reveals what lies ahead!

Praying for rain.
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28/04/2026

The noisiest time of the year!
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Weaning time!!

With the drier than " normal" conditions at the moment, the decision was made to early wean the older calves!
So separating them from mumma's is always a tough time for all.
And the decibel level slightly increased for a couple of days!!
Back to their own paddocks grazing, will allow " peace" to return...eventually!!

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23/04/2026

T'is gettin' a little dry out here!!
A little drop of 💦 would go a long way!
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31/03/2026

Happy Easter to you all!

Fill it with family memories , shared food moments, hearty laughter, meaningful conversation, moderate good cheer and copious amounts of chocolate!!

From Kaz and the Pricklestix team.
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