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 Up by […]
Fair Expectations of a New Horse by Martin Black (read online) Relying on what the horse tells you about his past and his education is probably safer and more fair than believing the classified ad. Power Through the Half-Circle with Buck Brannaman Take the reaching exercises you have been working on into your half-circle to build more […]
Tom Dorrance- More Than a Horseman by Jim Overstreet (read online)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 FredricksonOn June 29, 2003, friends, family, and admirers gathered in Carmel Valley, Calif., to celebrate the life […]
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 Riding by […]
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 LonganeckerA lesson learned on noticing where things start to shape up to go wrong. Installing Your Emergency Brake System with Bryan Neubert Bryan demonstrates […]
Event Results The results from the California Cowboy Gathering and Ranch Rodeo in Dublin, California. Vital Signs by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. (read online) Learn to confidently be able to assess your horse’s condition through taking vital signs. Flag Work on the Ground with Buck Brannaman Use the flag to build confidence and encourage movement in your […]