EH No.35 May/June 2007

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 […]

EH No.34 March/April 2007

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 […]

EH No.33 January/February 2007

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)  […]

EH No.32 November/December 2006

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 […]

EH No.31 September/October 2006

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 […]

EH No.30 July/August 2006

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 […]

EH No.28 March/April 2006

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 […]

EH No.27 January/February 2006

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 […]

EH No.26 November/December 2005

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 […]

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