The Californios Ranch Roping and Stock Horse Contest 2004 Results Step Back to Get Ahead by Sylvana Smith In 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 […]
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 Longanecker A few basic tools to keep your horse supported while working on trouble spots. Some Thoughts on the Hackamore by Gwynn Turnbull Weaver Gwynn explores the tradition and […]
Safely Prepare Your Horse for Roping and Cow Work with Mike and Deanie Hosker by Gale Nelson Part 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 Murdoch Wendy again uses her X-ray […]
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 Brannaman Buck demonstrates how to get your horse “hooked on” to you while leading. The Horses of the Californios by R.F. Prudente A unique opportunity to purchase an […]
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 […]
Tom Dorrance- More Than a Horseman by Jim Overstreet (read 0nline) 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 Fredrickson On June 29, 2003, friends, family, and admirers gathered in Carmel Valley, Calif., to celebrate […]
Ten Questions with Pedro Marquez (read online) Meet Pedro Marquez, a cowboy balladeer who sings songs about the West and the lifestyle of his ancestors. Bridling Your Horse with Buck Brannaman (read online) Buck demonstrates how to prepare your horse to be bridled and offers helpful hints to putting your bridle on smoothly. Gravity and […]
Event Results: The Californios 2003 Lead Your Horse’s Front Quarters with Buck Brannaman Learn to lead your horse’s front quarters through starting on the ground and moving to the saddle. When Words Get in the Way by Diane Longanecker We use them every day, but how do they affect our way of thinking about our […]
Ten Questions with Gwynn Turnbull (read online) Meet the woman behind the Californios Ranch Roping and Stock Horse contest held annually in Red Bluff, California. Insight Gained On Board A Runaway by Diane Longanecker A lesson learned on noticing where things start to shape up to go wrong. Installing Your Emergency Brake System with Bryan […]
Ten Questions with Bill Riggins (read online) Meet Bill Riggins, a horseman from Colorado who makes his home in New Mexico raising horses and cattle. Circling Up with Buck Brannaman This simple groundwork exercise can help you build a better feel through the halter rope down to your horse’s feet. The Mechanics of Movement by […]