Where Are Those Feet Going? by Martin Black (read online) Martin explores the importance of having a job for our horses and challenges us to develop our feel by creating jobs when none exist. Pyramid of Training – Part 1 by Terry Church (read online) Terry offers an introduction to a series on how she has modified […]
What Makes Horses Unresponsive? by Martin Black (read online) Martin examines what can make our communication with our horses less and less effective over time. Definition of The Aids by Wendy Murdoch Wendy explores the difference between cues and aids, and the variety of ways we can signal our horses as riders. From the Ground Up by […]
A Soft Feel and a Useful Horse by Martin Black (read online)Martin reminds us that a soft feel is about more than a head position. It should connect all the way down to our horses’ feet. Pas de Deux With a Cow by Sylvana Smith (read online) Think working cows is just for cowboys? Sylvana highlights […]
Making The Right Thing Comfortable with Bryan Neubert (read online)A simple suggestion on how to respond to a horse who wants to keep looking at you out of one eye. Should You Start Your Own Colt? by Sylvana Smith (read online)Struggling with this important decision? Sylvana helps you reason through whether you’re the right rider […]
Straighten That Horse Out by Martin Black (read online)Without straightness you will never achieve fine horsemanship. Martin shares his thoughts on this essential topic. The Half-Circle Exercise with Buck Brannaman (read online)A powerful exercise to focus on your horse’s front quarters and check out how respectful your horse is of your space. Some Thoughts on […]
Clearing Out the Front Quarters with Buck Brannaman (read online)Buck adds a piece to your familiar groundwork that will help keep your horse from pushing on you with his front quarters. Confidence vs. Confusion by Martin Black (read online)The foundation a young horse has will set the tone for his future success. The importance of building […]
Understanding Collection by Martin Black (read online)A fresh look at a concept that is often misunderstood and misidentified. Catching Up on Rope Exposure with Bryan Neubert (read online)Bryan demonstrates how to expose a worried horse to having a rope around his hind legs. When Colts Go on the Payroll by Gwynn Turnbull WeaverReflections on past wisdom […]
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 – […]
What Kind of Experience Will Your Horse Get Out of Your Next Ride? by Martin Black (read online) Before You Slip into Your Slicker with Buck BrannamanBuck demonstrates how to prepare your horse for the slicker and have your horse get some nice groundwork in the process. Recognize a Soft Feel by Diane LonganeckerIts a […]
Protect Your Space by Martin Black (read online)Martin offers advice on having your horse comfortable with you without being pushy. A Little Support Well-Timed by Diane LonganeckerA few basic tools to keep your horse supported while working on trouble spots. Some Thoughts on the Hackamore by Gwynn Turnbull WeaverGwynn explores the tradition and the function behind […]