Come explore Evidence-Based Horsemanship with Dr. Stephen Peters and Martin Black at their seminar hosted by Sage Creek Equestrian. Dr. Peters, a neuroscientist and horse brain researcher, works in conjunction with renowned horseman and clinician Martin Black to share evidence-based horsemanship. Applying their scientific findings in the neural functioning of the horse’s brain to working […]
“Both for my photographs and my art work, I’ve been kind of that horse crazy kid since I was really little,” says Bonnie Renee Dawson. Bonnie is an artist and photographer based in Los Angeles, California. Her work often reflects a love of horses, the Californios traditions, and western culture. “In my immediate family I […]
This article originally appeared in issue #85 Subscribe today! In 1961, when Ray met Tom Dorrance and began his quest to “get it,” as he referred to his striving to understand Tom’s communication with his horses, the search was on to find new words and phrases not previously in common usage in the horse community. Pictured: […]
Durham, CT—Mouse Hole Farm Productions announces that their Advanced Equine Studies DVD Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider, Including the Anatomy of the Back, Medical Problems, and Therapies was awarded Best Training/Educational Program of 2016 at the EQUUS Film Festival held this past weekend in New York City. This makes two awards in two years […]
Story by A.J. Mangum This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.88 Ernie Marsh explains the connection between horsemanship and spur design. Every veteran horseman has had the experience of overhearing another rider critique a pair of spurs as “excessive” or “harsh.” Often, such verdicts are based on nothing more than the aesthetics of […]
EBH founders to bring their approach to three-day seminars in Colorado and Utah Horseman Martin Black and neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters, the coauthors and founders of Evidence-Based Horsemanship, are coming together for two different EBH seminars over the coming year. The pair’s first stop will be in Durango, Colorado Nov. 18-20, 2016. Next, they’ll head […]
Due to an unfortunate accident, Scott Grosskopf will be unable to conduct the clinic this year at the Great Basin Buckaroo Gathering. Scott will be ok and our prayers are with him. Joe Wolter and Dwight Hill will be stepping in to handle the clinic. The ranch roping clinic will be covering different ranch roping […]
This article originally appeared in issue #89 by Maddy Butcher photos by Mary Williams Hyde In the wide open space of the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden, Utah, a quiet, little event is gathering steam each year. It’s the Great Basin Buckaroo Gathering, which last year brought Joe Wolter and Martin Black for a […]
By Cami Ortloff Growing up, I was the kid who would rather play with plastic horses than dolls, and pleaded with my parents for a pony. Little did they know that this childish fantasy would mature into a passion and dedication to pursue a career in training horses. Through a fantastic educational opportunity, and the […]
By Lynndee Kemmet Dr. Max Gahwyler, a member of the U.S. Dressage Federation Hall of Fame, passed away on May 14. A native of Switzerland, Gahwyler and his wife, Doris, moved to the U.S. in 1952. He was a licensed physician and came to America to work in the medical research field. In 1954, he […]