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Jody Cook held an Achievable Horsemanship demonstration on Easter weekend at Kate's Western Store In Blairsville, GA. The AH demo consisted of starting the young horse, as shown in the right top picture, using Terra, an Appaloosa mare starting training, and finished with a riding demonstration using his equine pal, Charlie. Jody was showing the results that anyone can get with applying consistency, patience, and repetition in their training. Jody rode bridle-less and showed Charlie stopping at a walk, trot and canter by using his seat; and finished with a bow to the audience. |
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We'd like to thank Kate's Western Wear for hosting the Achievable Horsemanship demo & for their support! |
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Be sure and listen to Mountain Country 103.9 radio station for our radio ad with Kate's & Achievable Horsemanship teamed together! |
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Achievable Horsemanship Demo at the Union County Saddle Club MAKING HORSEMANSHIP MAKE SENSE While many horse owners struggle to bridge the communication barrier between man and horse by watching a DVD or a television program, 20 plus horse enthusiasts got an education in understanding this past Saturday. Blairsville native, Jody Cook and his wife, Dawn, of Double C Stables, just off hwy 325 hosted an Achievable Horsemanship demo on Sunday, October 29th at the Union County Saddle Club arena. Free to the public, the Cook's mission for the demo's is to introduce horse owners to the concept of gentle and doable techniques for horse training. "The term "horse-breaking" is so ingrained into society as a whole that most people believe that training a horse requires forceful, if not fear inducing tactics ... and it's just not true.", said Jody. Understanding that horses are prey animals, Jody and Dawn have successful developed a system of training that is based on logic and reason. Jody considers himself a perpetual student of master horsemen that have come before him. "I learn something new almost every time I work with a horse, they are all different and they are all pretty fascinating." The demo given on Sunday was an introduction for horse owners to Jody and Dawn's gentle teaching method. "It's more about teaching people how to understand the horse and communicate with it, than it is about teaching horses to do anything ... they are born with the ability to do anything we ask of them under saddle, so its boils down to a simple language barrier and earning their respect," Jody said. The Cook's plan more demos for the public in the near future and are always available for workshops, lessons and horse training. |
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Buddy's Memorial April 25, 2005 - April 29, 2005 |
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Our Lil' Buddy who left this world too soon. You touched our hearts so dramatically in your short little life. Sometimes we don't understand why things happen the way they do, but God took you home to greener pastures. We love you always and will miss you. You will always be in our hearts. We love and miss you….Your family
PS...I will always cherish the memory of laying next to you on that stall floor, napping, and singing you to sleep with "amazing grace". I love you and loved taking care of you. I will miss you but you will always be in my heart!. Love, dc |
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A Memory Written by Jessica Cook, 2006, on the 1 year Anniversary
Such a sad day, that spring of 2005. Yes, a death in the family but not your typical family member. A horse, I called a member of my family. Night and nights we sat up till 1, hoping and praying he would make it through. Night after night the vet came out. IV's and stomach tubes, such a sad sight. After five nights of no sleep at all, our hard work didn't pay off. He was put to sleep, peaceful as angels. Though we all knew it was for the best. Now he's a memory, a picture on the wall. Our lil' Buddy in Heaven, watching over us all. |
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2008 Horse Show Pics at the Union County Saddle Club |
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Pictures from the Union County Saddle Club Special Invitation Horse Show ~ May 3, 2008 |
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Press Release |
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For Immediate Release:
HorseSouth welcomes Achievable Horsemanship Trainer, Jody Cook to the training advisory board. For a little more than two years HorseSouth Magazine has worked closely with several natural horsemanship trainers in an effort to gain insight into the everyday challenges of horse owning readers.
"We are so happy to include Jody in our group of trusted trainers," said Tess Vanattia, the magazine's editor and founder.
"Jody has an innate ability with horses ... he's natural. That, along with his strong work ethic and his all-or-nothing attitude make him a better trainer and a better motivator of people. He has spent the time it takes, employed inhuman patience and unbelievable consistency is his methods and has broken the syntax between person and horse down in a way that truly makes it more achievable."
Look for the occasional column from Jody Cook as well as training pictorials and tips in the pages of 2007 issues of HorseSouth Magazine.
Jody, his wife Dawn and their 13 year old daughter Jessica live in Blairsville, GA and own and operate Double C Stables, a boarding and training facility.
Jody is available for public demonstrations (fees vary), private workshops, and private one on one or group lessons. HorseSouth Magazine proudly endorses, Jody and Achievable Horsemanship and will be behind him in all his efforts to further educate horse owners |