Desensitizing – How much is enough? by Martin Black (read online)Martin opines on how much too much desensitizing is not a good thing and why being sensitive is important for a horse. Stretching the Rubber Band by Joe Wolter (read online) Joe explores the idea of challenging you and your horse in a working or […]
Ride the Horse You Have Today with Amy LeSatzBefore you swing a leg over, be sure your horse is with you and ready to be ridden. Amy offers a pre-ride checklist. Do You Offend Your Horse? by Martin BlackMany of the issues people have with their interactions with their horses come from the human offending […]
What It Takes to Stop by Martin BlackMartin discusses what makes a good stop possible and how to set you and your horse up for a good experience in learning to stop. Putting a Coil in Your Mecate with Buck BrannamanIt’s the little things that make a big difference. Buck demonstrates several ways to put […]
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 […]
Flight or Fight? Yield or Resist? by Martin Black (read online)Martin explores when a horse will yield and when he will resist depends on whether or not he perceives he has an option. Flexing and the Counter Bend Exercise with Richard Caldwell (read online)Richard guides you through proper flexion in a hackamore and a helpful […]
What is Our Horse Telling Us? by Martin Black (read online) Martin encourages us to look at the cause of our horse’s head carriage issues, not just the symptoms. Use Your Get Down Rope To Stay Safe with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard demonstrates the way to use your get down rope when mounting and dismounting to […]
Rub the Hair Off ‘Em by Martin Black (read online) What does your horse think when he’s sees you coming? From Reaching to Turnarounds with Buck Brannaman Building on last issue’s reaching exercise, Buck demonstrates how to initiate a turnaround from the reaching exercise. The Family Man of Frecker’s Saddles by Doreen Shumpert (read online) Meet Kent Frecker […]