Welcome to the Natural Horsemanship page! This site will highlight all things NH, ranging from the general to the specific, as well as provide information about bitless riding, barefoot trimming, and other forward-thinking philosophies. I believe all of these things greatly benefit every horse, and we owe it to our equine friends to make them as happy and comfortable as we can, right? For a brief description of Natural Horsemanship, click on the “What Is Natural Horsemanship?” link on the left. There are also links for bitless riding, and barefoot trimming. I add more content to this site almost every day, so be sure to bookmark it and check back every once in a while to see what’s new.
It has been a year since I started my new reality show, “Flip That Horse!” in which I take a rescued horse, re-train it, spruce it up, and try to find it a great home. (See link at left for more info). A portion of the profits will be donated to a local animal rescue group. You can watch the episodes here, or on YouTube (you can also buy the DVD which has all the episodes). Be sure to watch them all from the beginning to see how our first project, a young palomino filly named Sundance, goes from uncatch-able and un-halter-broke to a calm, willing partner.
Another project I am most excited about is my halter invention (Provisional Patent received) called the Aeron Riding Halter. It is a bitless riding halter/bridle in one, and is great for trail, endurance and any type of Natural Horsemanship riding… a big improvement over the traditional rope halter and lead arrangement! Already doing well on ebay, several online tack shops have started to carry them, both in the US and abroad. For more information on this halter and how to order it, click on “Aeron Riding Halter” on the left.
Good news! “Sundance” has sold! Congratulations to Mychelle D. and her daughter Ashley on purchasing this gorgeous filly! If you would like to buy the DVD (only $12.95 + S&H) of all the “Sundance Episodes”, click on the Tack Shop on the left. Sundance is also the star of my DVD showing how to teach a horse who is terrified of the trailer how to load calmly and quietly.
I will continue to add lots of useful links to other great sites as I go. This site is meant to be fun, informative and get you inspired. Let me know what you think! And let’s keep it positive, please! : ) ~Aeron
Click here to read the article about me in this month’s Middleburg Life newspaper!
Here is what people are saying:
“Aeron, we received the DVDs on Thursday, watched the Trailer Loading DVD that night, and the Flip That Horse DVD on Friday night. All I can say is they were GREAT. Please let us know if and when you come out with more training DVDs. We put some of your lessons to work on our horses Saturday at the barn and they work. Thank you, Greg and Sherry Melville”
| “I absolutley love [the halter]! It fits her beautifuly! No more raw spots from the halter. I thank you and my baby does too..she didnt even get upset when I put it on her! It was so light weight and alows her skin to breath..thanx again Aeron..you and your videos have been a tremendous help to me and I have established a much better relationship and communication with my horse..thanx again! YOU ROCK! -Kimberly Barnes”
Hi Aeron - just received my riding halter, reins, and hoof picks in the mail today. All well packaged and very speedy delivery! Extremely impressed with the quality of your product and I really think you’ve got it cased for the perfect setup for bitless riding. I endurance race and have tried numerous other bitless bridles, but they’ll be showing up for sale pretty soon on e-bay! The reins were better than expected and are the perfect weight for a long day on the trail. Love the unique hoofpicks - one for me, and one as a gift for my instructor. Thanks for a perfect transaction and good luck with your many endeavours! - Anne Barlow
“Hi Aeron, |
Hi,
I also use the Cook’s Bitless Bridle. I noticed that there is a delayed release because of the crossover. However, I like the side-pull effect. I have two questions regarding the Aaron Halter Bridle:
1. Where is the pressure felt ? Is it only on the nose?
2. Can the knots themselves inflict much pain for the horse?
I would greatly appreciate a response to this message
Maria
Hi Maria,
Thanks for the great questions.
My Riding Halter works by putting very mild pressure on the knot on the opposite side of the nose. It would be nearly impossible to hurt the horse in my halter, even if you were to pull as hard as you possibly could. The knots are really just there to help the horse know when you are pulling, and to keep the halter together!
For a short tutorial, click on the link to the left “How To Start Using a Bitless Bridle.”
You will find that once your horse is trained to go with light pressure, you won’t need anything more than this halter. I use it even when galloping cross country and jumping. But of course it takes a little practice to get to that point!
Hope this helps,
Happy horsing,
~Aeron
aeron, hi, congratulations on your new ad. i am sure you will succeed.
please promote those nice rope bridles. are you going to the STAR TANNERY ride in april?
it will be our 1st ride this spring & only 2nd ride of 50+ miles for Speaker. we love horse camping, trail riding, and endurance.
How in the world do I order one of your riding halters? Thank you
Hi there!
It’s easiest just to email me directly, until I get a proper website set up to take orders.
My email is: aeronmack@yahoo.com
Thanks!
~Aeron
Hi Aeron - just received my riding halter, reins, and hoof picks in the mail today. All well packaged and very speedy delivery! Extremely impressed with the quality of your product and I really think you’ve got it cased for the perfect setup for bitless riding. I endurance race and have tried numerous other bitless bridles, but they’ll be showing up for sale pretty soon on e-bay! The reins were better than expected and are the perfect weight for a long day on the trail. Love the unique hoofpicks - one for me, and one as a gift for my instructor. Thanks for a perfect transaction and good luck with your many endeavours!
Hi all great information here and good thread to comment on.
I am an adict to training and really want to get to my best this year!
Can I ask though - how did you get this picked up and into google news?
Very impressive that this blog is syndicated through Google and is it something that is just up to Google or you actively created?
Obviously this is a popular blog with great data so well done on your seo success..
I have no idea how this got onto Google news! It must be something they do. Thanks for your comments! Keep up the good horsey learning!
~Aeron
Hi Aeron,
Just wanted to let you know that my little arab loves his Aeron Riding halater. Last year at this time he was downright dangerous on the trail rearing, bolting and just being miserable! It put some serious fear into me and made me really consider selling my precious horse. But I was determined to find out what the problem was. So after a check up at the vet, and a proper teeth floating, I decided to start over from ground zero, but this time with no bit. I tried several set up’s but he prefers the Aeron by far. We are now riding everywhere bitless, he is happy, willing and we are both enjoying eachother.
By the way, the craftsmanship on this bridle is great! Hopefully it will last for several years.
Thanks so much
Charon & Deacon
Hey Aeron .
thanks for stoppin by my website , good to hear from you - as i mentioned i put you on the list to win one of the hoofpicks. we’ll see how it goes . Announcing the winner tomorrow for september winner. Just wanted to touch base with you - keep up the great work.
john “TheFootDoctor” silveira
http://Farrieritis.Care4Horses.com
hi aeron,
did you get the link i sent you of Little Buddha ? I sent it to your yahoo address. can you email me your current email.
Just in case you didn’t get it, the link is
http://www.me.com/gallery/#100071
Love the site !!!
wendy
wendy