Tanya has been helping to bridge the communication gap between horses and humans for over 50 years.
Tanya says: "Because the ranch we owned when I was a child catered to anything horse related, we bred, bought, sold, leased, boarded, and showed our animals. We also rented horses to tourists visiting the Monterey Peninsula. And, because we were a small ranch, the rental string got sold off every fall. Then, every spring, we'd buy another 30 or so head.
Each new horse had to be evaluated for suitability for the rental string, then trained to be gentle and calm enough for beginners. Once evaluated, my mom would hand me the reins of a horse, and say, "Tanya, this one rears (bucks, runs through the bit, etc.). Fix it. " With my heart pounding, and my palms sweating, I'd climb aboard. It didn't take long to figure out that understanding Which Fear caused the horse to act out a particular behavior was critical for my being able to help him learn to overcome that fear and teach him to do what I wanted.
Over time, I realized that getting the horse to do what I wanted was only part of the equation. The communication between us was much more important, and I began my quest for understanding the horse in his entirety, from his physical body to his psyche. Now, I am learning even more ways to help horses be comfortable--again, from their physical bodies to their emotional psyches.
I was nine years-old when Mom handed me that first horse, and since then, thousands of horses have shown me what they need to feel safe. If I can pass that on to even one person, I'll succeed in paying back the Horse for helping make me a better person."
More About Tanya~
Tanya Buck was born and raised in Carmel, California, where she grew up on a small ranch. A graduate of UC Davis, she majored in Animal Science with a concentration in Equine Reproduction, and a minor in English.
She is the Founder of the Horses Happily Ever After project and a portion of all profits is donated to helping the horse and the equestrian become happier and more comfortable with each other. Many different organizations and individuals benefit from this effort. If you know of any people, horses or organizations in need, please contact her through this website.
Tanya is a certified 4-H judge, and a Reiki Master. Tanya is also an Advisory Board Member for Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary in Santa Ynez, CA. Tanya is also on the Front Range Animal Evacuation Team; a group of people involved in rescuing horses and other livestock in the event of any emergency such as fires, etc.
Besides her passion for horses and riding, Tanya is an avid Scuba diver, loves to hike, snowshoe, read and write.
Currently, Tanya and her husband live in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with three horses, four dogs, one cat, and two cockatiels .
Tanya says: "Because the ranch we owned when I was a child catered to anything horse related, we bred, bought, sold, leased, boarded, and showed our animals. We also rented horses to tourists visiting the Monterey Peninsula. And, because we were a small ranch, the rental string got sold off every fall. Then, every spring, we'd buy another 30 or so head.
Each new horse had to be evaluated for suitability for the rental string, then trained to be gentle and calm enough for beginners. Once evaluated, my mom would hand me the reins of a horse, and say, "Tanya, this one rears (bucks, runs through the bit, etc.). Fix it. " With my heart pounding, and my palms sweating, I'd climb aboard. It didn't take long to figure out that understanding Which Fear caused the horse to act out a particular behavior was critical for my being able to help him learn to overcome that fear and teach him to do what I wanted.
Over time, I realized that getting the horse to do what I wanted was only part of the equation. The communication between us was much more important, and I began my quest for understanding the horse in his entirety, from his physical body to his psyche. Now, I am learning even more ways to help horses be comfortable--again, from their physical bodies to their emotional psyches.
I was nine years-old when Mom handed me that first horse, and since then, thousands of horses have shown me what they need to feel safe. If I can pass that on to even one person, I'll succeed in paying back the Horse for helping make me a better person."
More About Tanya~
Tanya Buck was born and raised in Carmel, California, where she grew up on a small ranch. A graduate of UC Davis, she majored in Animal Science with a concentration in Equine Reproduction, and a minor in English.
She is the Founder of the Horses Happily Ever After project and a portion of all profits is donated to helping the horse and the equestrian become happier and more comfortable with each other. Many different organizations and individuals benefit from this effort. If you know of any people, horses or organizations in need, please contact her through this website.
Tanya is a certified 4-H judge, and a Reiki Master. Tanya is also an Advisory Board Member for Happy Endings Animal Sanctuary in Santa Ynez, CA. Tanya is also on the Front Range Animal Evacuation Team; a group of people involved in rescuing horses and other livestock in the event of any emergency such as fires, etc.
Besides her passion for horses and riding, Tanya is an avid Scuba diver, loves to hike, snowshoe, read and write.
Currently, Tanya and her husband live in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with three horses, four dogs, one cat, and two cockatiels .
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From Tanya:
MY PHILOSOPHY for training is simple: The horse-human relationship is uniquely formed by incorporating three things: Trust, Relationship, and Communication; though not necessarily in that order. By increasing the degree of understanding between horse and rider, a true communication as well as relationship is able to be established. I believe that the horse already knows everything I'll ever ask of him; I only need to figure out how to ask him in a manner he'll comprehend and want to do for me.
TRAINING that works with the mind, body, emotions and physical condition of both horse and rider is training that helps the two connect. Once the bond is created and each feels safe and happy, the results that are possible are limitless. Training that is more than "Push a button and make it go" in theory helps each recognize the other more fully. Listening is just as important as telling a horse what to do--and opening the communication lines is nothing short of critical.
THE GOAL with each horse is to help him feel safe at all times to better understand the world and how they are expected to participate in any situation.Good citizens matter in the horse world and creating a bond that encourages cooperation from any horse is something to strive for! If any physical ailments exist and if the discomfort can be eased, through any modality we can offer, then the horse is ready to move forward and to embrace his training more happily. A horse that reaches his full potential pain-free and willingly is the best possible outcome and happens most of the time with encouragement and recognition, along with better skills.
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Interview with Jennifer Fizer, May, 2020
This was a fun interview! We chatted like old friends though we'd never met. Jen asked great questions and I found myself talking about things that my closest friends know, but no one else. Like how I ended up where I am when I was on a different path. How I landed in Colorado when I was headed to the Pacific Northwest. And most importantly, how I look at the world of horses, training and coaching differently than other trainers. Click logo above to connect with That Cowgirl Life on Facebook
Women who embody the Cowgirl spirit.
Interview with Jennifer Fizer, May, 2020
This was a fun interview! We chatted like old friends though we'd never met. Jen asked great questions and I found myself talking about things that my closest friends know, but no one else. Like how I ended up where I am when I was on a different path. How I landed in Colorado when I was headed to the Pacific Northwest. And most importantly, how I look at the world of horses, training and coaching differently than other trainers. Click logo above to connect with That Cowgirl Life on Facebook
Webinar: Connected Horsemanship in a Time of Isolation COVID-19
Presenters were Noah Tillman, Dr. Angelo Telatin, Callie Rae King, Anne Kursinski, and me.
Topic was how we are all coping with the changes brought about by the virus and how our horses are handling the changes. Upbeat, interesting and remember, it' all temporary!
Click video to watch a replay.
Presenters were Noah Tillman, Dr. Angelo Telatin, Callie Rae King, Anne Kursinski, and me.
Topic was how we are all coping with the changes brought about by the virus and how our horses are handling the changes. Upbeat, interesting and remember, it' all temporary!
Click video to watch a replay.
Interview with Kelly Nogueira
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Tanya Buck's interview with Kelly Peterson (Now Mrs. Kelly Nogueira!) on "Keeping Your Animals First and the Sport Second." Filmed in June, 2019. |
"When Training becomes a tool that you use to help your horse, rather than a means to MAKE him perform, friendship develops based on trust and respect that can't be bought, artificially created, or sold." ~Tanya
A rider who understands how his/her horse thinks allows communication lines to be wide open, encouraging a true working relationship. A calm, quiet horse evokes feelings of safety for the human. When both horse and human feel safe and trusting of one another, anything is possible!
Training is more than 'Stimulus-Response' and 'Operant Conditioning';
Relationship, communication, and trust are essential!
THE BIG PICTURE is much more than training horses to do what we want them to do. When a horse is able to understand what is asked and then can perform in a consistent manner because he wants to, not because he is afraid not to. This makes him a better citizen and therefor, more valuable to the human, which means he is more valuable and may not be sold in two years.
Helping horses is the endgame for me.
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