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Balancing on three feet is something that a horse rarely has to do in nature, but with a little time and patience it is a skill that can easily be developed. Martin Black offers some of his insight on handling a horse’s feet. Anyone who has trimmed or shod a horse knows how tiring it can be if the horse has a tendency to lean. However, this can go both ways and often the human is the first to lean on the horse. Martin demonstrates how to stay in close to the horse so that they can stay more centered in their balance and support their own weight. The length of this lesson is 12 minutes 18 seconds -
Martin Black's understanding of the horse’s mind and knowledge of how to achieve confident performance with minimum stress are seldom matched. Likewise, the depth of the stockman’s savvy is such that he can teach a cow—or a herd—to load in a trailer in open country. In Cow-Horse Confidence, Black uses what a horse knows about rating herd mates, for example, to teach the horse to rate cattle, just as he recognizes that a horse speaks the language of flight zone and balance point, the two components required to move and direct cattle. Martin Black could be called “the pro’s pro,” the horseman other trainers seek to help resolve a problem or get a young horse off to a good start. Cow-Horse Confidence gives an inside look at Black’s time-honored techniques for working horses and cattle. -
Please join Martin Black and Frank Barnett Tuesday, November 21, 2023Frank Barnett will be sharing with us HOW he got started, WHO he learned from and WHY he is still doing it! This will be a fun evening of learning what keeps Frank going along with some of the most important things he learned along the way. As part of our BLACK FRIDAY WEEK special you will own this Virtual Session if you are preregistered. $25 - lifetime access.This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here6-8 PM Idaho, USA - You will have lifetime access to this Virtual Session if you are pre-registered for this event. -
Please join Martin Black and and friends for our annual Holiday PartyThis two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here6-8 PM Idaho, USA - This Virtual Session will become available for viewing on the evening of December 20 - 27, 2023 -
"When a horse's neck is raised from the base instead of where the head and neck are attached, the top of the neck pulls back and shortens. But I use this quite a bit when trying to establish the feeling that the weight of the head and neck is now on top of the front legs instead of in front of them. I'm not trying to make this my life's work just trying to take the privilege of pulling me out of the tack out of the equation. And yes, some hollowing of the back occurs. Once established if I lift on the corners of the mouth and try to raise the neck from where the head and neck attaches then neck extension is possible with the throat-latch open. Like other "eye brow raising" methods, make your point then get away from it and work your way back to something more conventional." ~ Frank Barnett Join us as Frank Barnett and Martin Black show and discuss the "how and why" with three different levels of horses young to experienced in the importance of knowing when to do what, make your point and get out. This is an opportunity to depending your understanding of the importance of knowing "the parts" to begin to apply the feel. $25 - lifetime access only with pre-registration.This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here -
Evidence-Based Horsemanship Virtual Clinic with Martin Black & Dr. Steve Peters March 12, 6pm-8pm MST "The Evidence behind Evidence-Based Horsemanship" Martin and Dr. Peters will be looking at some of the peer-reviewed research studies and empirical data behind EBH Evidence-based practice is the process of reviewing, analyzing and translating the latest/best scientific evidence with the goal of incorporating it with empirical data (experience and what works) and applying it to our understanding of the horse and their nervous system. Join us for an informative and enlightening evening as we discuss the science behind EBH. This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here6-8 PM Idaho, USA $25 pre -registration this will be automatically in your account the following day. -
In order to understand bit fit we need to be able to see how the bit actually sets in the horses mouth in relation to the tongue, teeth, and bars. This can be seen more easily with a skull. Join Martin Black as he shares his knowledge about bits and how they fit.This two hour session was recorded on April 9,2024 at Shoofly with Martin Black -
Evidence-Based Horsemanship Virtual Clinic with Martin Black & Dr. Steve Peters June 112024, 6pm-8pm MST Topic to be announced This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here6-8 PM Idaho, USA $25 -
Evidence-Based Horsemanship Virtual Clinic with Martin Black & Dr. Steve Peters September 10,2024 6pm-8pm MST Topic to be announced This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here6-8 PM Idaho, USA $25 -
$25 - lifetime access only with pre-registration.This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here -
$25 - lifetime access only with pre-registration.This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here -
$25 - lifetime access only with pre-registration.This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here -
This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here -
This two hour session will begin at 6-8PM Boise, Idaho Time Check your time zone here -
Martin demonstrates with more experienced horses the progression of the maneuvers to a higher level, and gives some exercises and tips that were not covered in #1 and #2. -
Join Martin as he introduces you to his philosophy of starting colts while he takes several colts and one young stallion through their first day of riding. Being an Idaho rancher is in Martin Black’s blood; reaching back five generations on both his maternal and paternal sides his family has ranched in Owyhee County, Idaho. With this deeply-rooted tradition and the desire to honor and maintain it, along with the influence of other present-day horseman, he has studied different elements of horsemanship throughout his life. What he looks for isn’t just a style or particular method, but what works for the horse. “If it works there must be a reason why, if it doesn’t work there must be a reason why.” If we can understand what prepared or caused the horse to react or respond in the manner they do whether it is desirable or not, then we may learn to identify and influence the action of the horse in what we think is a positive and productive way. -
Martin demonstrates with more experienced horses the progression of the maneuvers to a higher level, and gives some exercises and tips that were not covered in #1 and #2.
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Martin Black’s family has been raising livestock on the same lands in Owyhee County in Idaho for over 150 years. The desire to maintain and preserve tradition runs deep within Martin. The “Classic Rodea Style Ranch Roping” DVD, the first of its kind, covering Great Basin style roping stirred up a lot of curiosity for the “real deal” and the questions started pouring in. This DVD, shot on the historic Alvord Ranch with the beautiful Steen mountains in the background, addresses the questions raised by the first DVD. Pull up a chair and join in as three of the top Great Basin ropers, John Schutte, Wade Black, and Martin, share their knowledge and humor with you in a relaxed, unrehearsed atmosphere. Martin’s library of old family photos and home movies , the knowledge and humor of three of the top Great Basin ropers along with exclusive music from Pedro Marquez makes this both educational and entertaining. You will enjoy several hours of detailed explanation in roping, horsemanship, stockmanship and much more. Martin’s unique insight and perspective will benefit both the experienced ropers and beginners alike. These DVD’s can be studied individually but as a set, they are much more comprehensive.
