February 10, 2011 by Smokie.

Hello Friends,

Here is a partial list of our clinic and event list for 2011.

March 5th
Ag Showcase
Fond Du Lac, WI

April 15 - 17
Midwest Horse Fair
Madison, WI

May 5 -6
Horse A Rama
WSHC Booth
Manitowac, WI

Problem Solving and Basic Horsemanship
May 28th
D Dippel Farm
W6340 Hwy W
Cascade, WI 53011
Patty Potvin
262-689-7383
Debbie Dippel
262-528-1404

Colt Starting and Horsemanship
June 7th - 16th
Oostburg Netherlands
Marieke Molenaar
molenaar.marieke@gmail.com

July 5 - 8
Shut Up and Ride! Kids clinic
Private
Hilbert, WI

Oct 15th
General horsemanship and Problem solving
Ken Krist Saddle Club
West Bend WI
Patty Povin
262-689-7383

We will be adding more as confirmations come in so please check back!  If you are interested in sponsoring a clinic please contact me at: smokie.brannaman@yahoo.com

http://www.smokiebrannaman.com 

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October 21, 2010 by Smokie.

For those of you that don’t know my very  good friend Rusty, who I grew up with and is like a brother to me, I have some bad news… My friend has taken ill and is in the battle of his life. Things are not on the high trail for my friend and he can use all the well wishes and prayers we can muster. Please take a moment to talk to the big guy up there and put in a good word for Rusty’s recovery. Thanks Smokie

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I got a phone call from Rusty’s wife today and It’s looking like my friend and brother is on his last  ride to meet the old man… I wish there was some power or wisdom I could muster up to change the realities of life and death but as true horseman know, all things happen for a reason an its up to us to figure out how to see the problem at hand and deal with it in the best way we can… with the knowledge and experiences we have learned through life with horses and people.

My friend Rusty was not a famous  horseman or person of noted fame and fortune. He was just a man living life the best he could and trying to make life better for those around him. He gave of himself without regard to who’s gaining from it, how much money he could make, or who might get the credit. His knowledge and wisdom will not go down in the annuals of training history or be eulogized in a nationally televised memorial. But My friend was every bit as  important to the folks he helped and those that knew and loved him as a friend as any one of the big time personalities that people idolize today.  He is the true measure of  a man and a horseman, and I hope I can carry on in his absence.. Have a good ride my friend and we will we see you in another pasture  some day.

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September 16, 2010 by Smokie.

Hello Friends,

I received some good news today! My first book Whisper This… has been picked up by a publishing company for reprint! This means a lot more opportunities for exposure and hopefully being able to help more horse folks out there.. The bad news is, the current addition will be pulled from the market very soon in order to to make way for the new publisher to re release the book. I am not sure when this will happen but if you are thinking of picking one up I would suggest that you do not wait! The new one might not be out until after the first of the year. I hope you are having a great fall and we will see you around the pen!

Regards, Smokie

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September 3, 2010 by Smokie.

Hello Friends,

Well fall is just around the corner and it will soon be time to break out the winter jackets. Its been an up and down year here at the spread but as anyone into horses knows that’s par for the course.. As you know my new book Equiknowlogy 101… came out the 1st of July and the review from all books was very positive. But due to the fact that I do not garner the national attention that some writers enjoy, sales have been slow up to now. The Western Horseman declined to review my book siting some nonsensical excuse but more likely because they like most everyone in the horse business are more interested in what sells or is most popular at the time, not what folks need to hear or might like to read. Of course that’s just my opinion though and like the rest of the world everyone has one.. That aside, I am hopeful that some folks might like to pick it up and if it helps someone stay out of trouble and enjoy the equine experience a little bit more and a little safer, then it was worth the time to write it! Two weeks ago I lost my round pen, the roof on the house, some of my fences and a few tress to the tornado that rolled through our area. So I’ve been busy trying to get things back in order from that. But no one was hurt, the critters survived and some of my neighbors fared far worse so I consider myself lucky. Like I said its not always a piece of cake in the horse world or in life so buck up enjoy the good things you have and forget about the rest! If anyone is interested Google books has a look inside feature of Equiknowlogy 101… so you can take a look at some of the chapters there. Amazon will hopefully have it up as well shortly.  If you are on face book you can go to my horseman’s services page an watch a short clip of my colt starting video too. One high point last month is that my round pen video seems to have had a surge of interest.. I’m not sure why but if any of my friends out there have seen or know-of any reason why please drop me line. I always like to hear about how folks found it, buy it, like it or not, so I can improve on the next bit of drivel I put out to hopefully give you a little knowledge and enjoyment! For now that’s about the all the news from our neck of the woods. Drop in and say howdy once in while and let me know I’m not alone out here in web world!

Regards, Smokie

http://www.smokiebrannaman.com

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August 12, 2010 by Smokie.

Hello Friends,

Ya know I get about 4000 hits a month on my blog and web sites and yet no one seems to want to reply, ask a question or leave a comment.. Why is that? I try very hard to answer all my emails of comments posted here and it seems its to no avail. So as part of the release of my my new book Equiknowlogy 101… I have came up with another design for a T shirt for some of the graduates. So below is a pic of what it could look like and I’m asking my friends and readers to send in your comments on what you think and would you want one if I had them made.. Don’t be afraid of hurting my feelings and give me some touchy feely answer. I really want to know what you think..  Standing by for your comments! Smoke

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July 28, 2010 by Smokie.

Hello Folks,

Well my first review came in while I was in Montana so I thought I’d let ya take a look. For those of you that have a copy please let me know what you think of my latest bit of drivel! I invite you all to send me your comments here at news from the round pen. Just hit the comments button on this note. I hope you’re having a great summer and we will see you at the round pen! Smoke

www.allbooksreviews.com www.allbooksreviews.ca

Genre: Sturdy Guide/Nature

Title: Equiknowlogy 101

Author: Smokie Brannaman

A sometimes funny, sometimes irreverent Q&A book about training horses by learning what the animal has to teach the trainer. While there is no ‘one fits all’ method of training a horse, if the trainer approaches with an open mind and sensitivity toward animals, in this case horses, the horse can teach the trainer how the horse wishes training from the trainer.

When working with something as large and heavy as a horse, it might be a good thing to listen what to what the horse is willing to teach the trainer about the proper method for building a bond between horse and trainer. The tack used and method of training for a particular horse will need to be worked out between animal and human for there to be the proper level of trust built between the two. For training to commence and have a good outcome for both and so that riders will have a good horse for their riding pleasure.

While some of what is in the book may seem to be common sense, it is the horse’s common sense that trainers need to worry about, connect to, and let the horse tell the trainer what works best for each individual trainer.

This reviewer found Equiknowlogy 101 to be a fun and informative read. If the reader is looking for how to train their horse or looking for a trainer, Equiknowlogy 101 will give you some basic information on how to train, or what to look for. When training a horse, the trainer will learn many things from a horse, one being patience. If the person training does not have patience when they begin, they will by the time the horse if trained.

Equiknowlogy 101 is a recommended 4 out of 5 stars read for anyone thinking of acquiring a horse or becoming a horse trainer because they love being around horses and love riding horses.

Reviewer: Bob Medak, Allbooks Review   www.allbookreviews.com

Available from publisher:  Amazon.com, www.smokiebrannaman.com

Title: Equiknowlogy 101

Author: Smokie Brannaman

Publisher: Horseman’s Services Limited

 ISBN: 978-0-9791446-3-9
Pages: 150
Price: $16.95

July, 2010

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June 25, 2010 by Smokie.

Hello All,

I told you that I was going to make a special offer to my friends as part of the release of my new book Equiknowlogy 101… so here ya go! For a very limited time you can get your  study material for your PHD and FHD at half price! Be one step ahead of your class by taking me up on this great offer! If you go to my web site and purchase my Horse buying guide DVD, “You Can’t Ride Pretty” I will send you the text book Whisper This… FREE! I  know you want to be at the head of your class when Equiknowlogy 101… comes out so don’t get left behind by not getting the study material for your first two degrees now! Supplies are limited for this offer so don’t wait… It won’t last long. I hope your having a great summer and it’s back to the round pen for me!

Oh one more thing… I have put up a new business page on face book. You can get to it through my regular page.. On there is a short video clip from my just released DVD “Colt Starting 101… Raw and Uncut” check it out!

Regards, Smokie

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June 14, 2010 by Smokie.

Hello Friends,

I just wanted to let you know that I have put up a new face book page under Horseman’s Services Limited, llc. This is my Business page and has some great stuff that might be of interest to you.. First off I have posted a short segment of the Colt Starting 101… DVD series so you can get and idea of what you will see on theses videos. Go check it out. And my new book Equiknowlogy 101… will most likely be released next month! Stay tuned! Also as part of the release of these new products I am going to make a special offer to my friends on some of my other dvds and books! Look for this in the next few days on the face book page and on here.. This will be a very limited offer to my friends on a first come first served basis so don’t be left out!  That’s about it for now so be safe, best wishes and “Just Ride”! Smoke

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May 27, 2010 by Smokie.

Howdy Friends,

My new 6 disc DVD series Colt Starting 101… Raw and Uncut is now available for sale! In this series we filmed the starting under saddle of Yukon the 5 yer old Mustang from day one thru day 12 and his first ride out side. As I have said in my earlier posts this video series will give you more training information on starting colts or working with any horse for that matter, than any and all single training videos combined! And at cost of just under 8 bucks per DVD $39.95,  how can you go wrong? Take a look at the boxed sets of training videos from the big guys.. You will be paying 100s of dollars for the same education that I will teach you  in this series. More info on this great new DVD series will be up on the web site shortly with a pay pal purchase option and at Amazon to.

UPDATE!!!! Colt Starting 101… can be purchased now at Amazon.com!

I’m telling you, I don’t think you will be disappointed with this video. But if you are… Well you can always go pay 500 bucks to out back jack and see if you learn any more from his! Don’t wait get yours today!

Regards and “Just Ride”!

Smokie

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May 21, 2010 by Smokie.

Hello Friends,

Please check out my companion website I just put up at: http://www.equinetraining101.com  I will be adding to it from time to time as well but for now it is my first attempt at making one. It might become the home for the Whisper This… College of Equiknowlogy, we shall see!

Well our new book Equiknowlogy 101… is at the printers going through the final reviews before printing! I am really charged up about this new book and I hope that you all will enjoy it! Look for it on my site hopefully next month.

Also I should have the colt starting video series on the site in short  order as well. I will tell you that this DVD series is a boxed set of 6 DVDs taking you from day one on Yukon’s starting, on through his first ride outside on day 12 showing you everything we did together from round pen work, to ground work, saddling, the first ride and more! I looked at other videos from the other noted trainers and clinicians and I think you will appreciate this one as much or more.. Not only because it shows you the hows and whys of starting a colt, or working with other horses, but for what is not in it.. Music, special effects, and perfect movie quality.. Because this is how it’s like in the real world of training not how it’s like in the studio. Not only that, those famous folks have lots of bucks wrapped up in those fancy covers, editing and production, so their price reflects that. The ones I looked at range from $150.00 to well over $800.00 for multiple DVDs. With this one I will give you the same education without the special effects for less than a hundred bucks! WAY LESS! Sound good to you? Drop my a line if you want to be one of the first ones to get this set.. Right now it looks like I will be making these one at a time to hold my cost down and the cost to you. So if you want one get on the list or you might have to wait awhile!

Check it out at.. http://www.smokiebrannaman.com

That’s it for now friends so Best wishes to you and “Just Ride”!

Smokie

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