Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 3 Your head is a rather heavy object sitting at the top of your spinal cord. Wendy Murdoch explains how the position of your head affects your balance and how a few simple adjustments can improve your overall posture. Finding proper alignment reduces muscle tension and strain. In […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 3 A cow horse must be able to swing his shoulders freely and smoothly in order to work cattle. Richard Caldwell demonstrates one method he uses to develop more control over a horse’s shoulders. Richard emphasizes several aspects of the bridle horse tradition in this exercise, including the […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 3 Joe Wolter continues his cow working series in this segment with a young filly who does not demonstrate much interest or effort in cattle. In his patient manner, Joe encourages his horse without distracting her from the cow or punishing her for getting out of position. The […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 3 The flag is a tool that has experienced an increase in popularity over the past few years. Like any instrument, it is best used with some instruction. Buster McLaury talks about the flag and its purposes, then demonstrates how he would use it to prepare a young […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 3 Martin Black presents a series of foundation exercises that can benefit horses and riders at any level of experience. In part one, Martin demonstrates one way you can help your horse to lope round even circles. Encourage a horse to seek relief rather than escape from pressure. […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 2 Horseman Bryan Neubert is not only known for his skills in working with wild horses, but also for his talent as a maker of traditional western gear. Braiding rawhide or leather is a time-consuming process where the techniques have been handed down through the generations. Bryan guides […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 2 Learning how to rope? First you have to build a loop. Montana cowboy and owner of Buckaroo Business, Scott Grosskopf, is here to get you started. He demonstrates a simple technique for feeding out a loop slowly, which comes in handy during windy conditions or in thick […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 2 Stirrups aren’t just for decoration, they’re a useful tool for maintaining your balance and finding harmony with your horse. Wendy Murdoch explains why the stirrups on western saddles often need some adjustment in order to do the job. Stirrups that are not properly balanced can cause the […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 2 The traditional Spanish bridle horse is a beautiful sight to behold. Richard Caldwell offers his opinions on what a ‘true’ bridle horse is and is not. In the vaquero tradition, the bridle is used for communication, not control. In this style of horsemanship. it is important that […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 2 Creating a good cow horse is all about developing confidence. A confident cow horse wants to be right in the middle of the herd. Joe Wolter works cattle on a two-year-old filly and starts to teach her the game of offense and defense. This young horse learns […]