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 […]
Remembering George Michel by Martin BlackMemories of the late saddle maker George Michel, who passed away this fall. How Horses Work – Installment #15 Turning on the “Wrong” Hind Leg: Differences Between Rollback and Spin by Deb Bennett, Ph.D.Dr. Deb examines these two maneuvers with her critical eye. Leg Yield Inside and Out Part 2 […]
Simple Minded by Martin BlackMany people have trouble working cattle because they don’t understand how a cow thinks; understand how they think to be more successful. Margaret Dorrance Saddle for Sale by Tom MoatesIn 1957 Margaret Dorrance won a trophy saddle at the Rodeo in Salinas; this Fall she will be offering the saddle for […]
Create the Drift by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores the differences between disengaging the hindquarters and allowing them to drift and when and where each might be appropriate. Taking a Different Approach Sorting It Out With Joe Wolter by Patti Hudson A discussion on finding straightness in an indirect way. Cutting a Path by […]
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. […]
Get With It by Martin BlackMartin shares some thoughts and suggestions about how a rider can get with their horse’s energy level instead of working against it. Some Thoughts on Overtracking by Terry ChurchTerry explains what overtracking is, why it is important and ways to improve it in your horse. Sense and Science by Maddy […]
Learned Helplessness by Dr. Stephen Peters and Martin BlackAn excerpt from the book Evidence-Based Horsemanship, developed out of a collaboration between Martin Black and Dr. Stephen Peters, who felt that the public and their horses needed a source of accurate information. How Horses Work – Installment #12 A Good Walk with Deb Bennett, Ph.D.Dr. Deb […]
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 […]
Catch ‘Em by Martin BlackMartin examines some common approaches to catching a horse that can cause trouble and how you can set yourself and your horse up to be caught successfully. Just Like in the Movies by Patti MartinPhotos and clinic report from Buck Brannaman’s clinic in Pasadena, California, in February 2012. Where Is Your […]
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 […]