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Martin Black is one of America's most celebrated horsemen, one who has spent his life ranching, riding, training horses, starting young horses, working cows, and roping in the Great Basin tradition. Martin tirelessly shares his knowledge and experience with folks serious about improving themselves and their horses. He has written extensively, authoring both books (the Western Horseman book on Cow Horse Confidence and co-authoring the ground-breaking Evidence-Based Horsemanship) and articles that share his thoughts and experiences on horsemanship. Now for the first time, all of Martin's major articles, most from Eclectic Horseman magazine, are being collected into three handy volumes titled: The Essential Martin Black. This book, "Volume No. 1, Horseback," includes 28 articles with photos relating to riding topics. Whether you're a long time student of Martin's or just beginning to explore the realm of horsemanship, Martin's articles will get you thinking and offer ideas for improving your horse relationships. -
Martin Black is one of America’s most celebrated horsemen, one who has spent his life ranching, riding, training horses, starting young horses, working cows, and roping in the Great Basin tradition. Martin tirelessly shares his knowledge and experience with folks serious about improving themselves and their horses. He has written extensively, authoring both books (the Western Horseman book on Cow Horse Confidence and co-authoring the ground-breaking Evidence-Based Horsemanship) and articles that share his thoughts and experiences on horsemanship. Now for the first time, all of Martin’s major articles, most from Eclectic Horseman magazine, are being collected into three handy volumes titled: The Essential Martin Black. This book, Volume No. 2, Philosophy, includes 24 articles with photos relating to riding topics. Whether you’re a long time student of Martin’s or just beginning to explore the realm of horsemanship, Martin’s articles will get you thinking and offer ideas for improving your horse relationships. Softcover, 114 pages, black and white photos by Kim Stone. -
During the 1800's and early 1900's large herds of cattle roamed the mountains and valleys of California. This was a time when vaqueros and buckaroos rode horses every day looking after cattle. The vaquero traditions and techniques were closely guarded secrets that were shared with few people. Ed Connell was one of these men. Ed's teachers were men who practiced the vaquero traditions and rode top-notch hackamore and bridle horses. While working with Ed Connell in the production of Reinsman of the West, it was a pleasure to watch him work a horse, and listening to his many stories about horses he started in the hackamore and finished in the bridle. Through his books, Hackamore Reinsman and Reinsman of the West, Ed Connell has made a wonderful contribution to the western style of horsemanship. These books provide a snapshot of the California vaquero training style and traditions. With Vaquero artist Ernest Morris -
Paperback, 127 pages. A Compilation of Articles and Letters. By Ed Connell -
All Rawhide 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request. -
Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request. -
Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between four options: The small under bridle bosal measures 5" x 8"- it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request. -
Rawhide-Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein set up with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request. -
Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between four options: The small under bridle bosal measures 5" x 8" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request. -
All Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 6" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 6" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 6" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request. -
All Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait Choose between three options: The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request. -
All Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait Choose between four options: The small under bridle bosal measures 5" x 8" it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The under bridle bosal measures 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" 0r 5/16" mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5" - it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request. -
All Kangaroo 5/16" Bosal with rawhide core — 12 plait with 24 plait noseband. Choose between four options: The small under bridle bosal measures: 5" x 8" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The under bridle bosal measures: 5" x 9" - it is intended to be used under a bridle with a 1/2", 3/8" or 5/16" bridle lead. The regular two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10" - it is intended to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. The large two-rein bosal measures 5" x 10.5"- it is intended for the larger headed horse to be used in a two-rein setup with a 3/8" or 5/16" 22' mecate. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the bosal hanger plays a large role in that. Every bosal comes with a hand braided bosal hanger, made to Martin’s specifications. Leather used may not match bosal color. Bosals can be purchased without a hanger upon request.
