The Californios Ranch Roping and Stock Horse Contest 2004 Results Step Back to Get Ahead by Sylvana SmithIn 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 Yourself […]
Protect Your Space by Martin Black (read online)Martin offers advice on having your horse comfortable with you without being pushy. A Little Support Well-Timed by Diane LonganeckerA few basic tools to keep your horse supported while working on trouble spots. Some Thoughts on the Hackamore by Gwynn Turnbull WeaverGwynn explores the tradition and the function behind […]
Safely Prepare Your Horse for Roping and Cow Work with Mike and Deanie Hosker by Gale NelsonPart one of a four-part on rope handling skills. Words of Wisdom from Ray Hunt (read online)At a recent demonstration Ray offered some timeless words of wisdom. Rider Self-Carriage by Wendy MurdochWendy again uses her X-ray vision in this […]
Build the Cow in the Cow Horse by Martin Black (read online)Martin offers suggestions for educating a well-rounded cow horse. Don’t Mislead Your Horse with Buck BrannamanBuck demonstrates how to get your horse “hooked on” to you while leading. The Horses of the Californios by R.F. PrudenteA unique opportunity to purchase an educated ranch horse […]
Saddling Your Horse with Buck Brannaman Buck shows you how to safely saddle your horse and have a smooth presentation. Putting the Arc in Backed Circles by Diane Longanecker Diane guides you through this very helpful, if sometimes confusing, exercise. Open the Gate by Martin Black (read online)Martin offers advice on how to help your horse […]
Tom Dorrance- More Than a Horseman by Jim Overstreet (read online)Jim shares how Tom Dorrance influenced both him and others in deeply personal ways while working with them and their horses. A Memorial for Tom Dorrance by Kristi FredricksonOn June 29, 2003, friends, family, and admirers gathered in Carmel Valley, Calif., to celebrate the life […]