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 […]
Backing Serpentines with Mindy Bower (read online)A helpful exercise for building suppleness and flexibility in your horse, and pointing out weak spots in your riding. Preparing Your Horse for the Hackamore and Bridle by Martin Black (read online)Martin offers some advice on making these transitions in a way that does not intimidate your horse. Chatting […]
Have a Plan When You Ride by Mindy BowerMindy guides you through an average ride to help you learn to formulate a plan for riding your horse. Equibalance Part 3: The Bolts with Julie LeikenA stable and level pelvis is essential for refined riding, Julie helps you find and correct your imbalances and weaknesses. Building […]
How Groundwork Relates to Trailer Loading by Mindy BowerMindy walks us through a trailer loading problem solved with remedial groundwork. Ground Games for Kids by Sylvana Smith (read online)Sylvana offers advice on how to turn serious horsemanship into fun for young horsemen. The Definition Of “On the Bit” by Dr. Max Gahwyler (read online)Where did […]
How Groundwork Relates to Riding, part 3 with Mindy Bower (read online) Transitions on the ground prepare your horse for transitions under saddle. Handle the Feet; Be Friends with your Shoer with Bryan Nuebert (read online)Bryan demonstrates several helpful hints to keep in mind while handling your horse’s feet. The Californios Ranch Roping and Stock […]
Welcome to Eclectic Horseman Communications! Find out what we’re all about and what you can expect From your subscription to our publication. Getting Off on the Right Foot with Buck Brannaman (read online) Learn the first basic moves of what will someday be an Intricate dance with your horse. How Groundwork Relates to Riding, Part […]
Written by Mindy Bower Editor’s Note: In the series that ran in several issues Mindy Bower discussed how groundwork relates to riding. This first piece is an overview of basic concepts and maneuvers. In the articles that followed, Mindy discussed specific trouble areas in specific horses and how these related to how the horse operates […]