1 January, 2012
Filed in: Misc
Happy New Year
Michele and I wish everybody prosperity and happiness in the coming year and hope for better things for you and your horses.
Welcome to the New Look Web Site
I hope you like the new look of the web site. There are several changes to the web site, but if you are familiar with navigating around the old site you’ll have no trouble with the new one.
The new web site reflects the changes to the business in that after too many years starting and re-educating horses, I am moving away from training horses for the public and placing more emphasis on teaching horsemanship and holding clinics. Futhermore, Michele is also taking a less active role in the business to pursue other interests.
What’s Familiar?
You’ll find favourites like the Story page and Horse Talk page have not changed. Also you’ll still be able to find the next clinic on the Schedule page.
Old blogs are still available in the archive section by clicking on the month in the calendar in the side bar. They will appear in the old format because it was too much work to convert 2 years of posts over to the new style.
What’s New?
Apart from the design most of the web site is the same. I’ve simplified the structure significantly and removed some obsolete parts.
All the images on the blog can be enlarged by clicking on them. They will appear in a lightbox effect that can be closed by clicking the close symbol.
The biggest addition is the introduction of a new service I am calling Video Lessons. You can find out more about them by going to the Video Lesson page.
When Michele and I moved interstate a few months ago many of our Victorian clients expressed disappointment at not having access to our help. Now with the Video Lessons folks can record a session or part of a session with their horse, send it to me or post it on a video site like YouTube or Vimeo. They will receive prompt advice and suggestions for improving their work. It can be a one off thing to help overcome an acute problem or you can make regular videos to further your education in good horsemanship
The Video Lessons can be completely private or can be shared with others on this web site for the benefit of all – it’s up to you. There are several options for receiving your assessment, including e-mail or in real-time using Skype.
This service is just as easily available whether you are in Australia or overseas. All you need is a video camera and somebody to film you.
I am really pleased to be able to offer the Video Lessons and I hope it is a service that proves both popular and valuable to people. If you have any questions, please write and ask.
Tom Moates On Facebook
For those that are fans of Tom’s books he has a new Facebook page where you keep up with his latest writings.
For those that don’t know Tom, you should check out his books at his web site www.tommoates.com.
Tom is a first class writer of all things horse. He has written articles for many of the top horse magazines in including Western Horseman, Eques, Electic Horseman and in Australia he has been published in Hoof Beats.
Tom has spent a lot of time examining the approaches of most of America’s top horsemen and women. But like many of you, Tom has learned to appreciate the special talents of Harry Whitney that puts Harry above the fray. Tom has written three books about his experiences learning from Harry and I thoroughly recommend them as material for anybody interested in good horsemanship.
So check out Tom’s web site and Facebook page. When Tom writes something it is well worth your time reading it.
Michele and I wish everybody prosperity and happiness in the coming year and hope for better things for you and your horses.
Welcome to the New Look Web Site
I hope you like the new look of the web site. There are several changes to the web site, but if you are familiar with navigating around the old site you’ll have no trouble with the new one.
The new web site reflects the changes to the business in that after too many years starting and re-educating horses, I am moving away from training horses for the public and placing more emphasis on teaching horsemanship and holding clinics. Futhermore, Michele is also taking a less active role in the business to pursue other interests.
What’s Familiar?
You’ll find favourites like the Story page and Horse Talk page have not changed. Also you’ll still be able to find the next clinic on the Schedule page.
Old blogs are still available in the archive section by clicking on the month in the calendar in the side bar. They will appear in the old format because it was too much work to convert 2 years of posts over to the new style.
What’s New?
Apart from the design most of the web site is the same. I’ve simplified the structure significantly and removed some obsolete parts.
All the images on the blog can be enlarged by clicking on them. They will appear in a lightbox effect that can be closed by clicking the close symbol.
The biggest addition is the introduction of a new service I am calling Video Lessons. You can find out more about them by going to the Video Lesson page.
When Michele and I moved interstate a few months ago many of our Victorian clients expressed disappointment at not having access to our help. Now with the Video Lessons folks can record a session or part of a session with their horse, send it to me or post it on a video site like YouTube or Vimeo. They will receive prompt advice and suggestions for improving their work. It can be a one off thing to help overcome an acute problem or you can make regular videos to further your education in good horsemanship
The Video Lessons can be completely private or can be shared with others on this web site for the benefit of all – it’s up to you. There are several options for receiving your assessment, including e-mail or in real-time using Skype.
This service is just as easily available whether you are in Australia or overseas. All you need is a video camera and somebody to film you.
I am really pleased to be able to offer the Video Lessons and I hope it is a service that proves both popular and valuable to people. If you have any questions, please write and ask.
Tom Moates On Facebook
For those that are fans of Tom’s books he has a new Facebook page where you keep up with his latest writings.
For those that don’t know Tom, you should check out his books at his web site www.tommoates.com.
Tom is a first class writer of all things horse. He has written articles for many of the top horse magazines in including Western Horseman, Eques, Electic Horseman and in Australia he has been published in Hoof Beats.
Tom has spent a lot of time examining the approaches of most of America’s top horsemen and women. But like many of you, Tom has learned to appreciate the special talents of Harry Whitney that puts Harry above the fray. Tom has written three books about his experiences learning from Harry and I thoroughly recommend them as material for anybody interested in good horsemanship.
So check out Tom’s web site and Facebook page. When Tom writes something it is well worth your time reading it.