Thoughts on Washing Horses by Martin Black (read online) Thinking about introducing your horse to the experience of being washed from his point of view. Wraps on, Wraps off by Diane Longanecker A roping exercise that develops many skills at once, presented by Buck Brannaman. What’s Natural About It? A conversation with Ellen Eckstein and […]
Fair Expectations of a New Horse by Martin Black (read online) Relying on what the horse tells you about his past and his education is probably safer and more fair than believing the classified ad. Power Through the Half-Circle with Buck Brannaman Take the reaching exercises you have been working on into your half-circle to […]
Rub the Hair Off ‘Em by Martin Black (read online) What does your horse think when he’s sees you coming? From Reaching to Turnarounds with Buck Brannaman Building on last issue’s reaching exercise, Buck demonstrates how to initiate a turnaround from the reaching exercise. The Family Man of Frecker’s Saddles by Doreen Shumpert (read online) […]
Riding the Hills by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. Common mistakes and how they can affect your horse when you are riding up and down hills. The 4-bar-J by Tom Moates A thoughtful essay about the history and the influence of great horsemen on the present. The Unforgettable by Bryan Neubert (read online) Bryan reflects on what […]
The Reaching Exercise with Buck Brannaman (read online) This exercise helps you develop a clear feeling for your horse’s feet. Develop timing and the ability to direct clearly. Some Horses in My Life by Bryan Neuber (read online) Bryan shares the experiences he’s had with “wearing out the buck” in colts who develop the pattern […]
Backing Serpentines with Mindy Bower (read online) A helpful exercise for building suppleness and flexibility in your horse, and pointing out weak spots in your riding. Preparing Your Horse for the Hackamore and Bridle by Martin Black (read online) Martin offers some advice on making these transitions in a way that does not intimidate your […]
A Soft Feel and a Useful Horse by Martin Black (read online) Martin reminds us that a soft feel is about more than a head position. It should connect all the way down to our horses’ feet. Pas de Deux With a Cow by Sylvana Smith (read online) Think working cows is just for cowboys? […]
Making The Right Thing Comfortable with Bryan Neubert (read online) A simple suggestion on how to respond to a horse who wants to keep looking at you out of one eye. Should You Start Your Own Colt? by Sylvana Smith (read online) Struggling with this important decision? Sylvana helps you reason through whether you’re […]
Straighten That Horse Out by Martin Black (read online) Without straightness you will never achieve fine horsemanship. Martin shares his thoughts on this essential topic. The Half-Circle Exercise with Buck Brannaman (read online) A powerful exercise to focus on your horse’s front quarters and check out how respectful your horse is of your space. Some […]
Clearing Out the Front Quarters with Buck Brannaman (read online) Buck adds a piece to your familiar groundwork that will help keep your horse from pushing on you with his front quarters. Confidence vs. Confusion by Martin Black (read online) The foundation a young horse has will set the tone for his future success. The importance […]