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 […]
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 […]
Thoughts on Washing Horses by Martin Black (read online)Thinking about introducing your horse to the experience of being washed from his point of view. Wraps on, Wraps off by Diane Longanecker A roping exercise that develops many skills at once, presented by Buck Brannaman. What’s Natural About It? A conversation with Ellen Eckstein and Betty Staley A […]
Developing the Stop by Martin Black (read online)Martin guides you through an exercise that helps you prepare your horse to learn to get stopped. To Practice Your “Promise,” Ride the Fence by Diane LonganeckerBuck demonstrates how to use your stirrups to help your horse to move out. Introduction to Lateral Work by Wendy MurdochWendy introduces […]
What Kind of Experience Will Your Horse Get Out of Your Next Ride? by Martin Black (read online) Before You Slip into Your Slicker with Buck BrannamanBuck demonstrates how to prepare your horse for the slicker and have your horse get some nice groundwork in the process. Recognize a Soft Feel by Diane LonganeckerIts a […]
Separating Disrespect from Unknowing by Martin Black (read online)Examine what Martin labels as one of the most misidentified problems in horsemanship. Lengthening the Topline and Underline by Wendy MurdochWendy gives you an exercise that guides you through the same lengthening you are looking for in your horse’s top- and underline. Learning to Tie Safely With […]
The Californios Ranch Roping and Stock Horse Contest 2004 Results Step Back to Get Ahead by Sylvana SmithIn 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 Yourself […]
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 LonganeckerA few basic tools to keep your horse supported while working on trouble spots. Some Thoughts on the Hackamore by Gwynn Turnbull WeaverGwynn explores the tradition and the function behind […]
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 your horse […]