Can Your Horse Survive a Fire Drill? by Martin Black (read online) Help your horse to learn to deal with frightening experiences is to practice getting out of them. The Turn On the Forehand by Wendy Murdoch Wendy walks us through the turn on the forehand. As one of the simplest lateral movements that a […]
To Spur or Not to Spur? by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores how to use spurs to have them be meaningful and effectively used with your horse. The Garrocha: a tool for Aspiring Horsemen by Alice Trindle Learn more about this instrument of fine Spanish riding and stock handling, and explore how it might […]
Ray Hunt Memorial Features Ray Hunt Obituary by Tom Moates Memorial for Ray Hunt by Lee Smith An account of the memorial service held in Texas for Ray on March 21, 2009. Memories of Ray Hunt (read online) Photographs and remembrances of Ray. Back at the Beginning by Jim Overstreet Jim remembers his first encounter […]
Backing Up a Hill Backing Up a Hill by Martin Black (read online) Martin discusses the benefits of this seemingly simple exercise. Backing a Circle as Turnaround Preparation with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard shares his thoughts on how backing a circle can help prepare your horse for working cows and turnarounds. Work in Hand […]
Flight or Fight? Yield or Resist? by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores when a horse will yield and when he will resist depends on whether or not he perceives he has an option. Flexing and the Counter Bend Exercise with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard guides you through proper flexion in a hackamore and […]
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 […]
What is Our Horse Telling Us? by Martin Black (read online) Martin encourages us to look at the cause of our horse’s head carriage issues, not just the symptoms. Use Your Get Down Rope To Stay Safe with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard demonstrates the way to use your get down rope when mounting and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]