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 […]
Understanding Collection by Martin Black (read online) A fresh look at a concept that is often misunderstood and misidentified. Catching Up on Rope Exposure with Bryan Neubert (read online) Bryan demonstrates how to expose a worried horse to having a rope around his hind legs. When Colts Go on the Payroll by Gwynn Turnbull Weaver Reflections […]
Finding the Sweet Spot by Martin Black (read online) Martin discusses the importance of finding a spot where your horse can move more freely. The Reata: The Gritty World of Rawhide. Are You Cowboy Enough? by Gwynn Turnbull Weaver Learn about the mystique, construction and payoffs of this traditional piece of equipment. Part 4: Laterally […]
The Ray Hunt Appreciation Clinic Riders and spectators gathered from around the country to show their appreciation for master horseman, Ray Hunt. The Buckaroo Saddle by Jim Overstreet Jim takes a look back in time to the origins of a saddle style that is widely popular today, the Wade. The Best of Both Worlds by […]
Have a Plan When You Ride by Mindy Bower Mindy guides you through an average ride to help you learn to formulate a plan for riding your horse. Equibalance Part 3: The Bolts with Julie Leiken A stable and level pelvis is essential for refined riding, Julie helps you find and correct your imbalances and […]
Developing the Stop by Martin Black (read online) Martin guides you through an exercise that helps you prepare your horse to learn to get stopped. To Practice Your “Promise,” Ride the Fence by Diane Longanecker Buck demonstrates how to use your stirrups to help your horse to move out. Introduction to Lateral Work by Wendy […]
What Kind of Experience Will Your Horse Get Out of Your Next Ride? by Martin Black (read online) Before You Slip into Your Slicker with Buck Brannaman Buck demonstrates how to prepare your horse for the slicker and have your horse get some nice groundwork in the process. Recognize a Soft Feel by Diane Longanecker […]
Separating Disrespect from Unknowing by Martin Black (read online) Examine what Martin labels as one of the most misidentified problems in horsemanship. Lengthening the Topline and Underline by Wendy Murdoch Wendy gives you an exercise that guides you through the same lengthening you are looking for in your horse’s top- and underline. Learning to Tie […]
The Californios Ranch Roping and Stock Horse Contest 2004 Results Step Back to Get Ahead by Sylvana Smith In the first installment of this three-part series with Bill Scott, Sylvana introduces backing on the ground. Safely Prepare Your Horse for Roping and Cow Work with Mike and Deanie Hosker Part 3 by Gale Nelson Understand […]