Catch ‘Em by Martin BlackMartin examines some common approaches to catching a horse that can cause trouble and how you can set yourself and your horse up to be caught successfully. Just Like in the Movies by Patti MartinPhotos and clinic report from Buck Brannaman’s clinic in Pasadena, California, in February 2012. Where Is Your […]
Wait for the Response by Martin BlackMartin discusses the importance in learning to train ourselves to wait for our horse to respond when we make a request rather than automatically asking for more. Disengaging the Hindquarters to Prepare for the Turn on the Forehand Part 1 by Terry ChurchTerry integrates this common horsemanship maneuver… preparation […]
BUCK the Film Goes to SundanceLearn more about the new documentary about Buck Brannaman, which will be showing at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Preserving the Legacy by Linda TurnerLinda reports on the first annual “A Legacy of Legends” event in Ft. Worth, Texas, held this past December. A Clinic with Martin Black by Kim […]
Personal Space by Martin BlackMartin encourages people to have a better understanding of keeping a safe distance from their horses in certain situations. Know Where the Feet are with Bob KingBob presents a simple and straightforward way of learning where all your horse’s feet are in the walk. A Look at “Swinging” a Saddle Up […]
Event Results from Vaquero Fiesta in Alturas, Calif. Challenge, Encourage & Inspire by Buster McLaury (read online)Buster relates a story where taking the time to prepare a horse to do a job had immediate results when it came time to do the job. A Bit About Bits by Martin Black (read online) Martin shares some of […]
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 […]
What is Our Horse Telling Us? by Martin Black (read online) Martin encourages us to look at the cause of our horse’s head carriage issues, not just the symptoms. Use Your Get Down Rope To Stay Safe with Richard Caldwell (read online) Richard demonstrates the way to use your get down rope when mounting and dismounting to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Problem Solving by Martin Black (read online) Solving a problem starts with properly identifying and addressing the cause. A Flagging Project with Mindy Bower (read online) Mindy walks you through a summer project that she set up to work on two horses issues at the same time. Leveling Your Seat Bones by Wendy Murdoch (read online) Having level […]