• Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small - Measures 5” x 10.5" - This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular - Measures 5" x 11.5" - This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large - Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Nick Dowers joined me Tuesday night Nov 15, 2022 for an evening of understanding the why, how, and who influenced Nick to rise to the top of the game in an arena that wasn’t always about a willing horse at a high performance level, just as long as the horse went through the motions they could win. Personally this is what I’ve always wanted to see, the kind of horsemanship that didn’t resort to gimmicks and shortcuts to make a top horse. I’ve seen it done in the past watching Ray Hunt, Bill Van Norman, and a handful of others. It inspired me. I’ve experienced a taste of it enough to be convinced it can be done this way. Nick is proving it to everyone that there is a difference. ~ Martin Black This is a 2 hour session. Who and what helped Nick to get started? What does Nick credit for his success in such a short time? How does Nick’s 2yr old program help his show horses? How does the ranch work and open desert fit into Nick’s program? Watch a preview of this session:
  • Dan James joined  Martin Black  on August 30,2022
    Is it a TRICK or MANEUVER? They will be sharing and discussing the following: 1. Teaching, introducing the maneuver or trick 2.The mechanics of the process of teaching 3. The Refinement of a cue 4. Transferring the cue 5. Reinforcement of the cue Common Tricks/Maneuvers - Laying down, The Spin, The Stop, The Rear, A Spanish Walk How do horses learn these cues from other horses?  Can they?
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  • Frank Barnett joined Martin Black on February 8, 2022
    When Martin first meet Frank he wasn’t impressed by his horses. Frank always had some tough horses that were for the most part really bothered. But Frank had that dry cowboy sense of humor that brought Martin back for more visits. It wasn’t long before Martin realized that these nasty horses Frank was working were getting better. Frank wasn’t training these horses, he was setting them up to figure out things for themselves. They were given bad information by previous riders before Frank got them in his program. He was doing things that Martin hadn’t seen done before and having success bringing these horses around that many of “professionals” had failed with. Frank is also a walking encyclopedia when it comes to biomechanics of the horse, and everything written by the military and dressage Masters, or any other worthwhile books written on horses. Join these two lifelong horse scientists as they share with each other, and you, on how it all comes together for the horse.
    They have been featured together in  Western Horseman, December 2019 read more here 
    Enjoy this 2 hour unedited virtual session
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  • Pete Butler joined Martin Black on April 12, 2022
    Please join Martin Black and his guest Pete Butler as they bring us information regarding the importance of Horsemanship in Horseshoeing. Enjoy this 2 hour unedited virtual session
  • Doug Jordan joined  Martin Black on September 13, 2022
     Martin Black and his guest Doug Jordan discussed "Starting from where the horse is..." Doug Jordan and I met in the late 90s while I was starting colts in California and he was visiting Tom Dorrance. Being a open finalist several times in the NCHA Futurity Doug was well known in the cutting horse circles.At that first meeting Doug asked me if I would come to Texas to start colts and with that my contract colt starting career and a long friendship began. He was interested in my colt starting but I was very interested in his subtle way of communicating with his cutting horses. Not only did Doug have a successful record in the show pen but what impressed me was his ability to apply Tom’s principles to his cutting horses. Of all the people I know and have worked around, and including myself, Doug Jordan has a better understanding of applying Tom Dorrance’s principles to a working horse more than anyone. "The industry just does things over and over again hoping the horse will remember what it is they are showing them.  And they don't realize that a horse is capable of thinking, felling, and making decisions." ~ Doug Jordan
      Enjoy this 2 hour unedited virtual session
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  • Kangaroo- with beautiful heather Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Tom Dorrance Talks About Horses True Unity Willing Communication Between Horse and Human Two Disc Set Disc One - 1. Getting it Together 2. Feel the Whole Horse 3.Responsive and Right On 4.Approach and Unity 5.Emphasizing Some Vital Concepts Disc Two - Learning To Do Less to Get More (Part 1)  Learning To Do Less To Get More (Part 2)  
  • Please join Martin Black and his guest Bobby Ingersoll aired on May 17,2022
    Bobby Ingersoll is 82 years young and has been Judging Reined Cow Horse events for years.  He has shown over 900 horses - read that again - 900 horses!  Bobby is a walking encyclopedia of working reined cow horses and enjoys sharing his knowledge with anyone interested in listening and learning.
    Enjoy this 2 hour unedited virtual session with one of the greatest Reined Cow Horse Trainers of all time!
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  • Joe Wolter  joined Martin Black on October 11, 2022
      Enjoy this 2 hour unedited virtual session
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  •   Martin Black - Discusses The Hackamore, Two Rein and The Bridle
    Originally aired on January  11,2022
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  •   Martin Black - Cow Working
    Originally aired on September 27,2022
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  • A great supplement two his previously released roping videos. In this video Martin puts a lot of emphasis on safety and efficiency. He shares some things in this video that will help develop correct muscle memory to stay safe and develop good roping fundamentals. Martin demonstrates some procedures that can help the more experienced roper or beginner alike to become a more versatile roper such as: loop building, rope handling, developing a good swing, basic deliveries, and tips for running rope and dallying. Please enjoy a sneak preview of this video:
  • Frank Barnett joined Martin Black on February 13, 2024 for a virtual session discussing  how to make a correction - Getting In and Getting Out - Balance and ReBalance An incredibly informative session on understanding how to change one footfall to make a difference.  Martin and Frank have spent years working with colts, young horses and older horses in need of a new way of riding.  They have learned what works and what doesn't.  If you have ever ridden a horse and they have done something you didn't want and you want to "fix it", this is a clear virtual session with over 90 minutes of video and photographic examples. When Martin first meet Frank he wasn’t impressed by his horses. Frank always had some tough horses that were for the most part really bothered. But Frank had that dry cowboy sense of humor that brought Martin back for more visits. It wasn’t long before Martin realized that these nasty horses Frank was working were getting better. Frank wasn’t training these horses, he was setting them up to figure out things for themselves. They were given bad information by previous riders before Frank got them in his program. He was doing things that Martin hadn’t seen done before and having success bringing these horses around that many of “professionals” had failed with. Frank is also a walking encyclopedia when it comes to biomechanics of the horse, and everything written by the military and dressage Masters, or any other worthwhile books written on horses. Join these two lifelong horse scientists as they share with each other, and you, on how it all comes together for the horse.
    They have been featured together in  Western Horseman, December 2019 read more here  Enjoy this 120 minute unedited virtual session  
  • Jeremiah Watt -Stainless steel eggbutt snaffle.  This is a 5" width on the mouth.
  • Bryan Neubert joined me on May 25, 2022 and we visited  about the horseman who have shaped us into the horsemen we are today.  This was  a fun virtual session with 2 hours of stories! Watch a preview of this session:
  •  Martin Black and his guest Cal Middleton, Chris Tejero, Cliff Schadt Jr and special Guest Frank Barnett discuss time they spent riding at the second annual Evidence Based Horsemanship Event in October of 2022.
    Enjoy this 2 hour unedited originally recorded live session.
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  • Ty Murray spent a week with Martin Black at Shoofly in Bruneau, Idaho, last Summer, along with Dr. Steve Peters.  A lot of interesting topics covered!! Please enjoy a sneak preview of this video:
  • Extra heavy figure 8 Buckaroo Hobble.  Hand made with heavy latigo leather.  48" long by 1.5 inches wide
  • Kangaroo-Rawhide 5/8"  Hackamore with rawhide core — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 3/4", 5/8" or 1/2" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand-braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Leather used may not match hackamore color. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html Small – Measures 5” x 10.5″ – This hackamore is for a small-headed horse, such as an Arabian or fine-boned QH. If your horse/pony is under 900 lbs and wears a small size halter; this hackamore is for you. Regular – Measures 5″ x 11.5″ – This hackamore is one size fits most. If your horse is between 900 and 1300 lbs and wears a regular size halter; this hackamore is for you. Large – Measures 5” x 12.5” – This hackamore is for a large-headed horse, such as a draft horse or large Warmblood. If your horse is over 1300 lbs and wears a large size halter; this hackamore is for you.
  • Martin Black and Al Dunning met for a Virtual Clinic on July 18, 2023 The California Hackamore and Bridle Horse "Al’s most famous horse was Expensive Hobby, during his career, "the horse won 29 of 32 hackamore classes and finished first in more than 100 reining or cow horse events. One of those finishes was an AQHA World Championship in working cow horse in 1976. He added AQHA World titles in senior reining and senior working cow horse in 1979. He also won the NRHA Open Championship at the 1980 All American Quarter Horse Congress and earned an AQHA Superior in cutting.” Al has written several articles on the Hackamore along with a book "The Art of Hackamore Training co-authored with Benny Guitron Watch a preview of this session: https://youtu.be/wLumHNXKUSw
  •  Martin Black and his guest Ed Robertson Fun Fact - Ed and Martin were in Ray Hunt's first clinic together. Enjoy this conversation between two friends and how they each were influenced by their mentors.Enjoy this 2 hour unedited originally aired on February 28, 2023 live session.
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  • Jim and Donnette Hicks joined Martin Black for this in-depth session teaching about how to find Mobility-To move or be Moved with Freedom and Ease. Watch a preview of this session: https://youtu.be/jrpX6ncYs4I
  • This hackamore features a rawhide noseband and heel knot with kangaroo bars. It has a rawhide core — Measures: 5" x 11" — 16 plait with 32 plait noseband. This hackamore can be used with a 5/8", 1/2" or 3/8" mane hair mecate, depending on your personal preference. Martin Black is very particular about how his gear functions, the hackamore hanger plays a large role in that. Every hackamore comes with a hand braided hackamore hanger, made to Martin's specifications. Hackamores can be purchased without a hanger upon request. Directions for measuring the best  hackamore fit: https://martinblack.net/on-the-road-with-martin-black/getting-the-right-hackamore.html

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