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 […]
Why They Do What They Do by Martin BlackMartin discusses general horsemanship principles and offers suggestions to help us understand our horses and their motivations. Reins Connected to the Feet with Buck BrannamanBuck demonstrates how to back a horse on the ground in a snaffle. A simple task, but another way to help connect your […]
This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.16 Riders usually get their horses turned around one way or another, but few really get things worked out to where the horse stays balanced and really uses the whole body to execute the maneuver. Some horses reach and use their front end good, but with speed […]