Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 23 Whether you’re out on the trail or in an arena, having your horse able to pick you up from a mounting block or a log that you’re standing on is a great asset. Amy LeSatz shows how you can help your horse get comfortable with picking you […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 23 Before you swing a rope horseback, you would want to be sure and check your horse out from the ground. Buster McLaury demonstrates how you can make sure he is comfortable with the rope and how to help him if he is not. The original length of […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 23 To have good stockmanship a good understanding of how to use dogs is essential. Bryan Neubert shows a few basics on dog handling and discusses his history with dogs as well as some tips for getting started. A good introduction to the topic, because as Bryan says […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 23 If you aren’t familiar with them, Dressage movements can seem overwhelming and difficult to tell one from another. Jim Hicks guides us through them with the help of three very accomplished demonstration riders. See the difference between leg yield, haunches in, shoulder in and many more. The […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 23 When you are getting started, groundwork can feel like an overly complicated dance routine; one where you have trouble remembering where your feet and hands are supposed to go, and getting timed up with your “partner” can make it even more complex. Paul Dietz demonstrates a simple […]

Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 23 If you haven’t done it before, opening a gate from horseback can feel like a big challenge. Trevor Carter demonstrates several ways that you can open a gate horseback and discusses how to properly prepare your horse and keep you both safe in the process. The original […]