Coaches' Corner on Round Pens with Amy Skinner

<p>This is Episode 28 of Season 3 and in it, Jec interviews <a href="https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Amy Skinner</a> for another Coaches’ Corner. This interview concerns the use of round pens and I found it very insightful. Like many of you, I have used round pens for working my horses. It was especially a go-to place years ago. I feel like I knew less and had images of several roundpen-using clinicians in my head. So I was, like, yeah, of course, I’m headed to the round pen to do some fundamental ground work. Like ya do.</p> <p>Turns out, like so many things, what you do in a round pen and even IF you use a round pen, needs much more consideration.</p> <p>Our title sponsor is <a href="https://lucernefarms.com/">Lucerne Farms</a>, producers of quality forage feeds.  Forage is chopped, packaged hay. Sometimes it’s alfalfa, sometimes timothy, sometimes blended, and sometimes with a touch of molasses. Always scrumptious. After hay and grass, it’s pretty much the best alternative and a great way to supplement feed for your hard keeper.</p> <p>We have a new sponsor in <a href="https://chillangel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chill Angel!</a> Chill Angel is a Colorado-based company that makes luscious, super-fine merino wool sleepwear and loungewear. Jec’s trying out the Essential Tank and says it’s super comfortable, “like I’m wearing a soft, little cloud.” More on Chill Angel in upcoming shows.</p> <p>Big thanks to <a href="https://redmondequine.com/">Redmond Equine</a> and <a href="https://pharmaloe.com/pages/equine">Pharm Aloe</a> – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe’s aloe pellets and Redmond’s Rock on a Rope. We think you’ll love ‘em.</p> <p>Also thanks to <a href= "https://www.patagonia.com/workwear/">Patagonia WorkWear</a> for their continued support. Check out the all season vest or the light and soft but tough ranch jacket – two great tops for this time of year. Both are made of hemp which has an already-broken in feel while also being super