From Issue No.38 Sometimes when you are out riding on the trail you might need to come up out of the saddle to hop over a log or ride up a hill. Wendy Murdoch offers some tips on how to come up into a light seat to make things comfortable for your horse while remaining […]
Desensitizing – How much is enough? by Martin Black (read online)Martin opines on how much too much desensitizing is not a good thing and why being sensitive is important for a horse. Stretching the Rubber Band by Joe Wolter (read online) Joe explores the idea of challenging you and your horse in a working or […]
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 […]
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. […]
Event Results from The 11th Annual Californios Ranch Roping and Stock Horse Contest by Patti Martin Think Outside the Boxing by Martin Black (read online)Whether you are working cattle on the ranch or in a show if a cow is set up to be handled in the right way, you will have a successful experience. […]
Spring Checkup by Martin Black (read online)Martin shares some strategies for helping to get your horse with you mentally after a long winter’s break. Using Natural Obstacles with Ty Weber (read online)Ty demonstrates how you can use natural obstacles such as yucca bushes to set up several helpful exercises. How Horses Work – Installment #2 […]
Can Your Horse Survive a Fire Drill? by Martin Black (read online)Help your horse to learn to deal with frightening experiences is to practice getting out of them. The Turn On the Forehand by Wendy MurdochWendy walks us through the turn on the forehand. As one of the simplest lateral movements that a rider can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Speed Regulation by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores the pleasures of a horse that will truly walk-out and what that can teach us about speed regulation in general. Leading Your Horse in a Hackamore with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard demonstrates a handy way to tie up your hackamore reins so you can lead your horse […]