EH No.46 March/April 2009

Backing Up a Hill Backing Up a Hill by Martin Black (read online) Martin discusses the benefits of this seemingly simple exercise.  Backing a Circle as Turnaround Preparation with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard shares his thoughts on how backing a circle can help prepare your horse for working cows and turnarounds. Work in Hand […]

EH No.44 November/December 2008

Flight or Fight? Yield or Resist? by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores when a horse will yield and when he will resist depends on whether or not he perceives he has an option. Flexing and the Counter Bend Exercise with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard guides you through proper flexion in a hackamore and […]

EH No.37 September/October 2007

Hobbling Your Horse Part 1 by Gale Nelson  Hobbling a horse can be very useful. Here are several exercises to prepare your horse for hobbling, using a cotton foot rope or a lariat. Where Your Energy Meets Your Horse’s Energy by Martin Black (read online)  Martin discusses how the presentation of a bit is more […]

EH No.43 September/October 2008

What is Our Horse Telling Us? by Martin Black (read online)  Martin encourages us to look at the cause of our horse’s head carriage issues, not just the symptoms. Use Your Get Down Rope To Stay Safe with Richard Caldwell (read online)  Richard demonstrates the way to use your get down rope when mounting and […]

EH No.42 July/August 2008

Speed Regulation by Martin Black (read online)  Martin explores the pleasures of a horse that will truly walk-out and what that can teach us about speed regulation in general. Leading Your Horse in a Hackamore with Richard Caldwell (read online)  Richard demonstrates a handy way to tie up your hackamore reins so you can lead […]

EH No.40 March/April 2008

What Makes Horses Unresponsive? by Martin Black (read online)  Martin examines what can make our communication with our horses less and less effective over time. Definition of The Aids by Wendy Murdoch  Wendy explores the difference between cues and aids, and the variety of ways we can signal our horses as riders. From the Ground […]

EH No.39 January/February 2008

Problem Solving by Martin Black (read online)  Solving a problem starts with properly identifying and addressing the cause. A Flagging Project with Mindy Bower (read online)  Mindy walks you through a summer project that she set up to work on two horses issues at the same time. Leveling Your Seat Bones by Wendy Murdoch (read […]

EH No.36 July/August 2007

Rearing Strategies by Martin Black (read online)   Martin offers strategies and understanding to one of the more unsettling behaviors our horses can exhibit. Serpentines with No Reins with Buck Brannaman (read online)  A simple exercise from Buck Brannaman that will help prepare your horse for the bridle and help him be with you both […]

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