Cattle Loading with Joe Wolter by Patti HudsonJoe Wolter offers some helpful advice on how to load cattle into a trailer without adding extra stress or turmoil into the situation. The Education of an “Educated” Rider by Deb Bennett, Ph.D.Dr. Deb chronicles her personal discoveries into the nature of learning and letting go of the […]
Buck Brannaman’s Pro-Am Vaquero Roping What Do You Mean by Soft Feel? by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores the meaning of the soft feel and how to develop it in a horse without pain or desensitizing him. The Will James Roundup by Tom Moates The third annual Will James Roundup will be held Friday-Sunday, […]
Rating Speed In the Lope by Martin BlackMartin offers some suggestions on how to speed up a horse that is too slow in the lope and how to slow one down that is too fast. An Inseparable Pair — Learning to Feel Through Contrast by Gwynn Turnbull WeaverGwynn explores some concepts fundamental to good horsemanship. […]
Reports and Photos from A Legacy of Legends in Las Vegas, Nevada Rein Position by Martin BlackMartin discusses how learning the effectiveness of various rein positions can influence the quality of communication. Timing of the Release While Backing with Buck BrannamanIt’s the little things that make the big difference. Buck demonstrates the timing of a […]
Why They Do What They Do by Martin BlackMartin discusses general horsemanship principles and offers suggestions to help us understand our horses and their motivations. Reins Connected to the Feet with Buck BrannamanBuck demonstrates how to back a horse on the ground in a snaffle. A simple task, but another way to help connect your […]
Warm Up for Roping with Scott GrosskopfWhether you’re branding, competing or just roping for fun, you will want to make sure your horse is ready to rope off of. Feel, Timing and Balance by Martin BlackMartin reminisces about his father and growing up riding and observing the traits common in all good horsemen: feel, timing […]
BUCK the Film Goes to SundanceLearn more about the new documentary about Buck Brannaman, which will be showing at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Preserving the Legacy by Linda TurnerLinda reports on the first annual “A Legacy of Legends” event in Ft. Worth, Texas, held this past December. A Clinic with Martin Black by Kim […]
Personal Space by Martin BlackMartin encourages people to have a better understanding of keeping a safe distance from their horses in certain situations. Know Where the Feet are with Bob KingBob presents a simple and straightforward way of learning where all your horse’s feet are in the walk. A Look at “Swinging” a Saddle Up […]
Event Results from Vaquero Fiesta in Alturas, Calif. Challenge, Encourage & Inspire by Buster McLaury (read online)Buster relates a story where taking the time to prepare a horse to do a job had immediate results when it came time to do the job. A Bit About Bits by Martin Black (read online) Martin shares some of […]
Ray Hunt Tribute Clinic Reports Remembering Ray Hunt – A Tribute to the Legacy of a Legend by Donna Keagle Donna walks us through the events of this historic weekend. (read online) An International Perspective by Gee WoodGee visits with several tribute clinic attendees from foreign countries. Memories of the Tribute Event by Erin FranksErin […]