Hobbling Your Horse Part 1 by Gale Nelson Hobbling a horse can be very useful. Here are several exercises to prepare your horse for hobbling, using a cotton foot rope or a lariat. Where Your Energy Meets Your Horse’s Energy by Martin Black (read online) Martin discusses how the presentation of a bit is more important than […]
Speed Regulation by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores the pleasures of a horse that will truly walk-out and what that can teach us about speed regulation in general. Leading Your Horse in a Hackamore with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard demonstrates a handy way to tie up your hackamore reins so you can lead your horse […]
Where Are Those Feet Going? by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores the importance of having a job for our horses and challenges us to develop our feel by creating jobs when none exist. Pyramid of Training – Part 1 by Terry Church (read online) Terry offers an introduction to a series on how she has modified […]
What Makes Horses Unresponsive? by Martin Black (read online) Martin examines what can make our communication with our horses less and less effective over time. Definition of The Aids by Wendy Murdoch Wendy explores the difference between cues and aids, and the variety of ways we can signal our horses as riders. From the Ground Up by […]
Problem Solving by Martin Black (read online) Solving a problem starts with properly identifying and addressing the cause. A Flagging Project with Mindy Bower (read online) Mindy walks you through a summer project that she set up to work on two horses issues at the same time. Leveling Your Seat Bones by Wendy Murdoch (read online) Having level […]
Hobbling Your Horse Part 2 by Gale Nelson Steps to safely put hobbles on for the first time for three-way and two-way hobbles. Stop Holding On by Martin Black (read online) Martin discusses how the making of a hackamore or bridle horse is dependent in great part on the timing and feel of the rider’s hands. A […]