Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Premiere Issue We all aspire to be like our mentors. Buck Brannaman shares a story of when he watched Ray Hunt perform some incredible turnarounds on a green colt. His own attempts to replicate that spin turned out to be a little more than he had bargained for. When we […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Premiere Issue Karmel Timmons is a talented pencil artist known for her exquisitely detailed equestrian portraits. In her 10-year career, her work has become well appreciated by the equine community and has amassed a large number of awards and accolades. With her great eye for contrast and composition, Karmel turns […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Premiere Issue Which rope to handle? Montana cowboy and owner of Buckaroo Businesses Scott Grosskopf shows us a sample of his collection and discusses how to choose the right rope for the job. Factors such as rope material, length, number of strands, direction of twist and the type of hondo […]
Watch the Full Video Here The hackamore is the first step in the development of the traditional bridle horse. Richard Caldwell offers some tips on safety and care for the hackamore. First he demonstrates how to tie the mecate to the bosal and measure the rein length that is right for your horse. Then he […]
Working cows is a fun and practical way to develop a horse and rider. Understanding where to place yourself in order to influence the cow is part of the first steps in this learning process. Joe Wolter demonstrates an exercise he uses to teach positioning on a young horse. This practical application is an excellent […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Premiere Issue A good seat is an important aspect to any good rider. An better understanding of anatomy may help you to improve your seat and balance in the saddle. Wendy Murdoch helps a student develop a greater awareness of her hip joints and how they function in relation to […]
Another year is in the books and the results are here! The 2014 Wrangler Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping is in the record books as the richest pay-out ranch roping in the country splitting $50,000 to the top 8 teams. The second annual event was a great success. Lots of roping and smiling faces! Look for interviews […]
Written by by Mary Berkeley My horse and I get along pretty good He follows and likes me, I think like he should We have a nice thing that’s for sure on the ground But our mounted arrangement is sorta fogbound. Like a dervish he dances out in the pasture That lightness of feet was […]
Written by Linda Turner This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.71 Early Californios Skills of the Rancho held in Santa Ynez February 8th-10th was the realization of Bruce Sandifer’s dream to form an organization where the Californio traditions could be studied, taught, and kept alive. The non-profit Californio Bridlehorse Association (CBA) became that […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Premiere Issue Confused around the turnaround? In this segment horseman Buck Brannaman explains the proper form and function of a cow horse turn. A typical cow horse turn is done on the outside hind leg. However, as a horse develops speed in the turn, centrifugal force will cause him to […]