This article originally appeared in issue No.110 My horse has trouble picking up the left lead, how would you fix that? On a real green horse if he was having trouble picking up the left lead I’d just go stop him with my right rein a few times. Roll his hindquarters around to the left, maybe […]
Photos by Emily Kitching This article originally appeared in issue No. 106 Editor’s Note: At a clinic when a troubled spot surfaces it’s a fantastic opportunity to explore what is causing an issue and how addressing the symptoms might not only help a particular horse and rider but also further clarify everyone’s understanding of a […]
This article is from issue No.109 My horse jigs when I’m riding with other horses instead of walking out. How can I work on that? It can be frustrating when you’re out riding with a group and your horse doesn’t walk out. The more your horse jigs, the more the good walking horses leave you […]
Publicado por BUCK BRANNAMAN el 20 de septiembre de 2002 Spanish translation by Carlos Mancera Esquivel Lo que estoy buscando cuando monto un caballo de cualquier nivel, ya sea un potro o un caballo experimentado, es que permanezca centrado debajo de mi. Cuando estoy montando, dibujo un rectángulo imaginario alrededor de mi caballo; hay una línea enfrente de […]
This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No. 20 So much of groundwork is not only about preparing your horse, but helping you to be able to see when things don’t look right before you get on. If you can see the trouble and work through it, you can stay safer. If it’s summer and it’s […]
With Buck Brannaman This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.65 We know it’s the little things that make the big difference, not only in fine horsemanship, but in staying safe in the saddle. At a recent clinic Buck demonstrated how he uses his feet to help keep in a safe position. “When I slide […]
With Buck Brannaman When you are riding with a mecate, especially on greener horses, you should always be in a ready position to keep yourself out of trouble. If you’re going to the right, you’re going to want to have that coil in your left hand because if things fall apart you’re going to want […]
With Buck Brannaman This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.64 As in other situations, when you are backing your horse, a release lets him know that he has found what you are asking of him. If you are backing your horse in a soft feel, you should release with every step as the foot goes […]
Written by Buck Brannaman & Emily Kitching This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.36 If you have the goal of one day riding your horse in the bridle you need to be preparing for the future. Being able to guide your horse left and right with your legs, in proper form, is essential. […]
This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.31 – Subscribe today! To ride your horse properly, there should never be a time that you change directions without directing your horse’s leading foot. Every time you take your horse’s nose off the centerline, you need to be in harmony with his feet. Changing directions without […]