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 […]
Quiet Pride by Jennifer DenisonRemembering Roger Clark, a much beloved member of the community who passed away in October. Legacy of Legends 2013 by Tom MoatesWhat’s coming up for the third annual Legacy of Legends event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bridling Your Horse by Martin BlackMartin explores some reasons why a horse might develop a […]
To Spur or Not to Spur? by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores how to use spurs to have them be meaningful and effectively used with your horse. The Garrocha: a tool for Aspiring Horsemen by Alice TrindleLearn more about this instrument of fine Spanish riding and stock handling, and explore how it might improve your […]
Ray Hunt Memorial Features Ray Hunt Obituary by Tom Moates Memorial for Ray Hunt by Lee SmithAn account of the memorial service held in Texas for Ray on March 21, 2009. Memories of Ray Hunt (read online) Photographs and remembrances of Ray. Back at the Beginning by Jim OverstreetJim remembers his first encounter with Ray Hunt […]
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 […]
Tom Dorrance- More Than a Horseman by Jim Overstreet (read online)Jim shares how Tom Dorrance influenced both him and others in deeply personal ways while working with them and their horses. A Memorial for Tom Dorrance by Kristi FredricksonOn June 29, 2003, friends, family, and admirers gathered in Carmel Valley, Calif., to celebrate the life […]