Join us again in front of the truck as we have a visit with pioneering equestrian author and editor Milly Hunt Porter. Milly’s work forever changed the landscape of the horse world by bringing the philosophy of Tom Dorrance to any horse owner interested in learning to think about things from the horse’s point of […]
We saved you a seat in the front of the truck as we have a visit with prolific equine author Tom Moates about his first horse book Discovering Natural Horsemanship – A Beginner’s Odyssey. Tom shares the inspiration for this book and reads aloud a particularly humorous (and fraught with a little peril) passage about […]
From Issue 113 About the photo: Anna Bonnage putting one of the first rides on Sky during the colt starting clinic–this photo was taken as Harry Whitney shared the opening quote that prompted this essay. “Early and fast are different things. If you are early, then you don’t have to be fast.” – Harry Whitney Horsemanship clinician […]
Dillon, Montana – September 15, 2022 — The Montana Center for Horsemanship in partnership with Montana Western, wrapped its second annual international equine conference with ground-breaking research, world premiere films and plans already underway for next year’s international gathering in Dillon, Montana. Among this year’s featured speakers/presenters – Rodeo icon, Ty Murray, a vocal and […]
Backing Up a Hill Backing Up a Hill by Martin Black (read online)Martin discusses the benefits of this seemingly simple exercise. Backing a Circle as Turnaround Preparation with Richard Caldwell (read online)Richard shares his thoughts on how backing a circle can help prepare your horse for working cows and turnarounds. Work in Hand From the […]
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 […]
Developing the Stop by Martin Black (read online)Martin guides you through an exercise that helps you prepare your horse to learn to get stopped. To Practice Your “Promise,” Ride the Fence by Diane LonganeckerBuck demonstrates how to use your stirrups to help your horse to move out. Introduction to Lateral Work by Wendy MurdochWendy introduces […]
Safely Prepare Your Horse for Roping and Cow Work with Mike and Deanie Hosker by Gale NelsonPart one of a four-part on rope handling skills. Words of Wisdom from Ray Hunt (read online)At a recent demonstration Ray offered some timeless words of wisdom. Rider Self-Carriage by Wendy MurdochWendy again uses her X-ray vision in this […]
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 […]
This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.16 “I have spent most of my life around horses. When I was growing up, my family farmed. We put our crops in and out with horses. Horses have always been a part of my life,” said Ray Hunt in his opening words to a crowd of […]