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 […]
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 […]
Hobbling Your Horse Part 2 by Gale Nelson Steps to safely put hobbles on for the first time for three-way and two-way hobbles. Stop Holding On by Martin Black (read online) Martin discusses how the making of a hackamore or bridle horse is dependent in great part on the timing and feel of the rider’s hands. A […]
Rearing Strategies by Martin Black (read online) Martin offers strategies and understanding to one of the more unsettling behaviors our horses can exhibit. Serpentines with No Reins with Buck Brannaman (read online) A simple exercise from Buck Brannaman that will help prepare your horse for the bridle and help him be with you both mentally and […]
Riding the Hills by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. Common mistakes and how they can affect your horse when you are riding up and down hills. The 4-bar-J by Tom Moates A thoughtful essay about the history and the influence of great horsemen on the present. The Unforgettable by Bryan Neubert (read online) Bryan reflects on what he recalls as […]
The Reaching Exercise with Buck Brannaman (read online)This exercise helps you develop a clear feeling for your horse’s feet. Develop timing and the ability to direct clearly. Some Horses in My Life by Bryan Neubert (read online) Bryan shares the experiences he’s had with “wearing out the buck” in colts who develop the pattern of bucking […]
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 […]
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 […]