Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 15 Joe Wolter demonstrates how he would prepare a horse to be saddled and ridden. Working from the fence, and with the flag Joe shows ways to get a horse comfortable and ready to ride. Joe, who is still in the process of healing up from an injury, […]
Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 11 For a young foal, every day is full of new discoveries about life and the world around him. In this video, Bryan Neubert and his wife Patti work as a team to handle a baby colt for the first time. This foal begins to learn how to […]
This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No. 20 So much of groundwork is not only about preparing your horse, but helping you to be able to see when things don’t look right before you get on. If you can see the trouble and work through it, you can stay safer. If it’s summer and it’s […]
Have you ever watched your horse standing in the field gently swishing the flies away with his tail? Have you ever been the recipient of one of those tail swishes? It’s amazing how it can sting when the tail hair lashes across your face. You might even have thought on occasion it would be great […]
Editor’s Note 10/1/14: We’re excited to be attending this event! Please take a moment between watching the houlihan’s, del viento’s, and turnovers fly to saunter over to our booth and visit awhile. It’s always great to catch up with our readers in person and we hope to see you there. — Emily The 2nd Annual Wrangler Buck Brannaman Pro-Am Vaquero Roping will be held October 24, 25 & […]
Can Your Horse Survive a Fire Drill? by Martin Black (read online)Help your horse to learn to deal with frightening experiences is to practice getting out of them. The Turn On the Forehand by Wendy MurdochWendy walks us through the turn on the forehand. As one of the simplest lateral movements that a rider can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]