Get With It by Martin Black Martin shares some thoughts and suggestions about how a rider can get with their horse’s energy level instead of working against it. Some Thoughts on Overtracking by Terry Church Terry explains what overtracking is, why it is important and ways to improve it in your horse. Sense and Science […]
Quiet Pride by Jennifer Denison Remembering Roger Clark, a much beloved member of the community who passed away in October. Legacy of Legends 2013 by Tom Moates What’s coming up for the third annual Legacy of Legends event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bridling Your Horse by Martin Black Martin explores some reasons why a horse […]
Learned Helplessness by Dr. Stephen Peters and Martin Black An excerpt from the book Evidence-Based Horsemanship, developed out of a collaboration between Martin Black and Dr. Stephen Peters, who felt that the public and their horses needed a source of accurate information. How Horses Work – Installment #12 A Good Walk with Deb Bennett, Ph.D. […]
What It Takes to Stop by Martin Black Martin discusses what makes a good stop possible and how to set you and your horse up for a good experience in learning to stop. Putting a Coil in Your Mecate with Buck Brannaman It’s the little things that make a big difference. Buck demonstrates several ways […]
Catch ‘Em by Martin Black Martin examines some common approaches to catching a horse that can cause trouble and how you can set yourself and your horse up to be caught successfully. Just Like in the Movies by Patti Martin Photos and clinic report from Buck Brannaman’s clinic in Pasadena, California, in February 2012. Where […]
Reports and Photos from A Legacy of Legends in Las Vegas, Nevada Rein Position by Martin Black Martin discusses how learning the effectiveness of various rein positions can influence the quality of communication. Timing of the Release While Backing with Buck Brannaman It’s the little things that make the big difference. Buck demonstrates the timing […]
The First Ever Horsemen’s Re-Union in Paso Robles, Calif. and Other 2012 Events. The Making of a Hackamore Horse by Martin Black Martin discusses the attributes of a rider who can make a good hackamore horse, and in turn a good bridle horse. Improve Your Shoulder Position by Wendy Murdoch Modern living promotes bad shoulder […]
Why They Do What They Do by Martin Black Martin discusses general horsemanship principles and offers suggestions to help us understand our horses and their motivations. Reins Connected to the Feet with Buck Brannaman Buck demonstrates how to back a horse on the ground in a snaffle. A simple task, but another way to help […]
Wait for the Response by Martin Black Martin discusses the importance in learning to train ourselves to wait for our horse to respond when we make a request rather than automatically asking for more. Disengaging the Hindquarters to Prepare for the Turn on the Forehand Part 1 by Terry Church Terry integrates this common horsemanship […]
Warm Up for Roping with Scott Grosskopf Whether you’re branding, competing or just roping for fun, you will want to make sure your horse is ready to rope off of. Feel, Timing and Balance by Martin Black Martin reminisces about his father and growing up riding and observing the traits common in all good horsemen: […]