The length of this lesson is 24 minutes 33 seconds
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Martin Black demonstrates on a green horse some exercises for riding in a hackamore. Martin outlines why he likes riding in this traditional piece of equipment and points out some of the challenges as well as the benefits. The horse he is riding has had some time off, so we get to watch as Martin works through some issues to get his horse soft and with him. -
Straight lines are important foundational tools for more refined or difficult maneuvers later on. Whether you’re on your own seasoned horse, a colt or a borrowed horse, checking out how straight they travel is a good indicator of what’s working and what’s not. However, in order to do so you have to be aware of when you’re straight in the first place. Martin Black shares some tips to help riders develop better focus and ride with more straightness and accuracy. Pretty soon your horse will feel your focus and put more effort into getting in rhythm with you. The length of this lesson is 3 minutes 33 seconds -
In his ongoing series of foundation exercises in this segment Martin Black demonstrates how he would begin to develop a horse's turnaround. In this segment he guides us through both the development of the maneuver as well as strategies for helping your horse stay in a positive and learning frame of mind. The length of this lesson is 4 minutes 41 seconds -
Teaching a horse to stop is just as important as teaching him how to go. In the third part of his foundation series, Martin Black shares one way he uses to prepare a horse for the stop. This exercise is about getting your horse to read your energy level and body cues. Anticipation isn’t always a bad thing. You want your horse to be thinking about the stop so that he can prepare in his body to make a smooth transition. By staying consistent in this exercise, your horse will become more confident and begin to ask for the change. -
Martin Black presents a series of foundation exercises that can benefit horses and riders at any level of experience. In part two, Martin builds on the previous loping circles exercise and discusses how to encourage a horse to take the correct lead. The principles remain the same -- teach your horse to seek relief rather than escape from pressure. When a horse is mentally balanced, he will become more physically balanced. Choosing a lead which help improve your focus. As you become more accurate in your riding, your horse will begin to follow your feel and get in time with you. -
Martin Black presents a series of foundation exercises that can benefit horses and riders at any level of experience. In part one, Martin demonstrates one way you can help your horse to lope round even circles. Encourage a horse to seek relief rather than escape from pressure. Build your horse's problem-solving abilities and responsibilities. With some consistency, pretty soon your ideas will become his ideas. Thus lesson is 12 minutes 22 seconds