Dr. Jim and Lynda McCall are nationally recognized experts on horse behavior, training and management. For over the past twenty-eight years, Dr. Jim McCall has been instrumental in the development of horse programs at Texas A & M University, the University of Maryland and Louisiana Tech University. He has served as a legal consultant on horse behavior as well as a consultant to universities on the development of horse programs.  Lynda graduated from the University of Maryland, Cum Laude, with a degree in Animal Science - Equine with advanced graduate work in Equine Behavior.  Jim and Lynda have combined their knowledge and experience in their life and career, which centers around the horse.  

Since the 1970's Dr. McCall has been renown for his training philosophy referred to as Tackless Training or Breaking Without Force and his system of Free Lounging using body language to control the movement of horses. He has appeared on Sportsbeat, NBC Today Show and CBS Morning News as well as numerous other national and local television programs. In addition to giving clinics on his training techniques and philosophy, Dr McCall has been featured in EQUUS, the Quarter Horse Journal, Practical Horseman, Horse and Rider and Horsemen Magazine.

The McCalls have also written three books: Influencing Horse Behavior: A Natural Approach to Training, The Stallion: A Guide for Owners and Handlers, Horses Behavin' Badly and produced a training video, Lounging With Body English. They are currently working on their fourth book, Breeding Good Horses Ain't Easy which should be out in the spring 2000.

Since the late 1970's, Dr. Jim and Lynda McCall have written over 400 articles for leading horse magazines. They currently write two syndicated columns - The Pool of Knowledge which deals with topics related to the management and care of horses and Equine Insight which seeks to supply answers to equine behavior and training questions posed by readers.  The "Pool of Knowledge" column, which appears on this site, and "Equine Insight," has been featured in numerous equine publication, including many of the following which feature McCall articles.  They are, The American Quarter Horse Journal, Thoroughbred Times, The Blood-Horse, The Morgan Horse,  The Voice of the Tenn Walking Horse, Saddle and Bridle (American Saddlebred) Miniature Horse, The Paint Horse,  Paso Fino World,  Standardbreds, Horse and Rider and Western and other important equine magazines. Golden Ring Associates, and our websites are pleased to be the first Arabian "publication" to focus on Dr. McCall.
Retired from university teaching in 1998, the McCall's now reside in Mount Holly, Arkansas at their farm The Old McCall Place. They currently stand 4 stallions and train cutting and reining horses. In addition to cutting and reining , during Jim's 40 year career as a professional horse trainer he has trained horses for almost every event including hunters and jumpers, race horses, dressage horses, barrel horses, and pleasure horses. Jim’s Ph.D. in equine reproduction has helped make The Old McCall Place one of Arkansas premier breeding farms. For the past 7 years, the farm has boasted over a 90% conception rate and has a reputation for breeding problem mares.

To order books or the video by Dr. Jim and Lynda McCall,  please order by phone at 1-800-232-4349 or 870-554-2450 (Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm CST) or submit your order either by mail to Jimani Publications at PO Box 90, Mount Holly, Arkansas 71758 or fax your order to 870-554-3147.  Remember to include your credit card information when faxing.

Editors Note:  I became acquainted with Dr. Jim and Lynda after purchasing their book, "The Stallion: A Guide for Owners and and Handlers."  I was so impressed with the wealth of information, written in an entertaining and easy to understand language, that I began to seek Dr. McCall out for more information.  Much to my delight, I discovered that he lived just a 3 hour drive away from my home. They have been most generous in their willingness to share their knowledge with our readers.   I can recommend their publications wholeheartedly.  - Barbara S. Lewis