By Melanie Olmstead So Different – So Similar Martin Black and Donnette Hicks may come from different worlds, but ultimately they are united in the belief that,“good horsemanship is just good horsemanship.” Donnette Hicks was in her early twenties when Martin Black hired her as a cook on the Winecup Ranch. The first morning she showed up to the cook house, she stood like a deer in headlights, frozen by the lack of understanding how to feed a large crew of hungry men. Martin showed […]
Join me for a visit with horseman Jim Hicks about his brand new book of inspirational horsemanship quotes paired with 60 exquisite photos from photographers Donnette Hicks & Kim Stone. Hear Jim’s observations on people’s addiction to negative stories and drama when working with horses, his method of writing a book, sharing quotes, and providing […]
March/April 2024 Bucket Morals with Tom Curtin Tom shares how he feeds a group of horses in a safe and controlled way and the lessons that the horses take from facilitating good behavior. An Owner’s Guide to the Horse’s Foot- Part 2 Essential Connections by Deb Bennett, Ph.D. To support horse owners learning as much […]
March/April 2024 Bucket Morals with Tom Curtin Tom shares how he feeds a group of horses in a safe and controlled way and the lessons that the horses take from facilitating good behavior. An Owner’s Guide to the Horse’s Foot- Part 2 Essential Connections by Deb Bennett, Ph.D. To support horse owners learning as much […]
July/August 2023 A Dream Realized By Martha Newlin Kirkpatrick A childhood horse dream is realized after retirement. Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping Moves to Utah By Tom Moates The annual “richest ranch roping in the world” will be held this year in a new location and earlier in the year. Check out the new details. Going […]
July/August 2023 A Dream Realized By Martha Newlin Kirkpatrick A childhood horse dream is realized after retirement. Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping Moves to Utah By Tom Moates The annual “richest ranch roping in the world” will be held this year in a new location and earlier in the year. Check out the new details. Going […]
July/August 2018 The Order Matters – Planning Your Ride with Buck Brannaman Systematically working through movements helps make sure you are moving forward in your progression with your horse and gives you a plan for each ride. The Before Factor by Bryan Neubert A story that emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge between generations of […]
By Anpeytu Neier For several years, Translating Horsemanship, a clinic held in the spring and fall at Sage Creek Equestrian, has offered riders opportunity to create greater understanding of and with their horses. Martin Black and Donnette Hicks teach three days of concepts to build and refine the vital skills of timing, feel, and […]
July/Aug 2020 What stands In the way of your goals? Round Table with Alicia Landman, Jim Hicks and Mindy Bower By Tom Moates What are some of the biggest obstacles students of horsemanship face? Hear from these instructors. Why Is It So Hard? By Kathleen Beckham Have you ever gotten unsolicited advice from a fellow horse […]