Emily and Tom had a detailed conversation about Tom’s book A Horse’s Thought. They discuss the personal significance of the book, the impact of the feedback received, and the importance of honest storytelling. They also touched upon the philosophical aspects of the book series, the role of horseman Harry Whitney, and the potential of the […]
Forward and Through – Shaping Up the Hindquarters by Diane Longanecker Buck Brannaman demonstrates how to influence the movement of his horses hindquarter’s in several situations. Starting Colts in a Snaffle Bit vs. A Hackamore : A Round Table Discussion with Martin Black, Buck Brannaman and Bryan Neubert by Tom Moates Olympians Weave Their Threads of Knowledge by Donnette […]
Picking a Partner with Joe Wolter by Patti HudsonJoe offers some suggestions for helping you pick out an equine partner, outlining ways to set you and the horse up for success. Can you Have a Ranch Horse and a Dressage Horse? by Alice TrindleAlice shares her experiences in exploring how to marry these two pursuits. […]
It’s Only Words: Finding Meaning with Joe Wolter by Patti HudsonInstead of relying on words or fashionable terms to understand your horse, Joe encourages you to look at the horse. Some Helpful Ponying Details with Trevor CarterTrevor gives you some helpful hints and suggestions to keep in mind when ponying a horse. The Value of […]
Working Together with Ty Weber and Sean SowaWorking together can be a great job for a saddle horse and good help for colt as demonstrated by Ty and Sean. Setting Up a Search by Tom MoatesExplore the elusive concept of setting up a “free search” with horseman Harry Whitney, and what it means to both […]
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, […]
Simple Minded by Martin BlackMany people have trouble working cattle because they don’t understand how a cow thinks; understand how they think to be more successful. Margaret Dorrance Saddle for Sale by Tom MoatesIn 1957 Margaret Dorrance won a trophy saddle at the Rodeo in Salinas; this Fall she will be offering the saddle for […]
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. […]
Get With It by Martin BlackMartin shares some thoughts and suggestions about how a rider can get with their horse’s energy level instead of working against it. Some Thoughts on Overtracking by Terry ChurchTerry explains what overtracking is, why it is important and ways to improve it in your horse. Sense and Science by Maddy […]
Quiet Pride by Jennifer DenisonRemembering Roger Clark, a much beloved member of the community who passed away in October. Legacy of Legends 2013 by Tom MoatesWhat’s coming up for the third annual Legacy of Legends event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bridling Your Horse by Martin BlackMartin explores some reasons why a horse might develop a […]