Excerpt from the Horseman’s Gazette Issue No. 10 There are many aspects of roping live cattle that can be simulated by dragging a log with your horse. Scott Grosskopf walks us through this task and provides helpful hints on how to provide a positive experience for the horse. If you can, notch the log so […]
Buck Brannaman’s Pro-Am Vaquero Roping What Do You Mean by Soft Feel? by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores the meaning of the soft feel and how to develop it in a horse without pain or desensitizing him. The Will James Roundup by Tom Moates The third annual Will James Roundup will be held Friday-Sunday, […]
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 […]
Finding the Sweet Spot by Martin Black (read online)Martin discusses the importance of finding a spot where your horse can move more freely. The Reata: The Gritty World of Rawhide. Are You Cowboy Enough? by Gwynn Turnbull WeaverLearn about the mystique, construction and payoffs of this traditional piece of equipment. Part 4: Laterally Related – […]
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 […]