Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 8 Lateral flexion is a tool used by many riders for different reasons. Buck Brannaman discusses three elements of lateral flexion that should occur whether you’re standing still, going forwards or backwards. He shares tips on how you can recognize proper lateral flexion in your horse and explains […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 7 Scott Grosskopf recalls a lesson well learned in the branding pen. A tight rope is a safe rope. The original length of this clip is 2 minutes 50 seconds
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 7 They say you’re only as good as your habits. Montana horseman Scott Grosskopf shows us several exercises he practices on a regular basis to develop and maintain safe habits for roping and dallying. Prevention is the best cure so be aware of your gear and learn how […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 7 Why ride with your feet? Bryan Neubert shares stories of his experiences working with Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt and others who taught him about the development of the bridle horse. While there is often much focus on the front of the horse – the spade bit, romal […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 7 Straight lines are important foundational tools for more refined or difficult maneuvers later on. Whether you’re on your own seasoned horse, a colt or a borrowed horse, checking out how straight they travel is a good indicator of what’s working and what’s not. However, in order to […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 7 There comes a time in almost every young horse’s life when they undergo the gentling process and learn how to wear and respond to a halter. Peter Campbell takes a filly through her first experiences of halter breaking. In this segment, Peter works from the back of […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 6 Peter Campbell shares a story from his youth which he calls a ‘knowledge bump’. It doesn’t kill you, but hopefully you’ll learn a little from the bump on your head. The original length of this clip is 1 minutes 49 seconds
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 6 Brook Briddle is a Colorado hat maker with a talent not only for making functional and beautiful headgear, but he also has an eye for design. His work stands the test of time and is so good that most of his customers arrive by word of mouth. […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 6 Good help may be hard to find but there’s nothing like having a good hand to help you do the job. In this segment, Bryan Neubert teams up with his son Luke to demonstrate how you might start colts if you had some help. To begin with, […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 6 A horse needs to be confident with the everyday tools and equipment people use. Having a saddle horse that’s afraid of a rope is like having a cowboy that’s afraid of his hat. In his earlier years, Buster McLaury came to this realization after watching Ray Hunt […]