Stop Holding On
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.38 In the making of a Hackamore or Bridle Horse, the quality of the finished product will depend greatly on the timing and feel …
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Where Your Energy Meets Your Horse’s Energy
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.37 A question often asked in relation to advancing a horse is “what’s the best bit for a horse?” Some people may choose a …
Rearing Strategies
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.36 In the world of horse training, there are numerous devices to bring the horse’s head down, shoulders up, control the forward motion, etc. …
Thoughts on Washing Horses
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.35 Every summer I witness people washing their horses. This is a very good practice; it helps to cool them down and remove …
Fair Expectations of a New Horse
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.34 Today there are all levels and all types of horse people and horses. As horses change homes, whether it is changing owners …
Rub the Hair Off ‘Em
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.33 The way we catch our horses can reflect a lot about our understanding of them and their outlook toward us. If we …
Let the Cow Work Your Horse
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.32 Of all the techniques, methods and gimmicks to get our horses to do what we want, one of my favorites has always …
Trading Physical Scars For Mental Scars
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.31 Many times what people identify as discipline problems with their horses are really frustrated and confused horses, basically caused by the horse …
Preparing Your Horse for the Hackamore and Bridle
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.30 The Spanish-type hackamore and bridle are both traditionally designed to operate from feel not force. When they become a forceful tool, the …
A Soft Feel and a Useful Horse
Written by Martin Black This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.29 Quite often I get around people who make a reference to a “soft feel” with their horse, and I know I am learning …
