Ask Martin: Tension Release or Sulking

Question: I would love to see a post from a horseman’s perspective explaining the difference between a horses head down (exhibiting “tension release”) and the similar stance when they are “sulking.” Martin’s Answer: If you … read

Ask Martin :To Flex or Not To Flex

Question: “I stopped flexing my horse after receiving some criticism. Where did flexing come from and why does everyone do it? Did Ray Hunt or Tom ever use it? And, to your mind, what is … read

Managing Fear Into Courage

When a horse is confronted by something unknown to his senses he deals with it in one of two ways: defensively if he feels confined, or if he does not perceive a threat and his … read

Learning to Learn

Some horses learn better than others—here’s why If someone asked you what determined the learning ability of a horse, what would you say? Are some horses better, or worse, learners than others? And can we influence … read

Exploring Evidence-Based Horsemanship DVD

Exploring Evidence-Based Horsemanship DVD & Streaming Combines Neuroscience with Observation to Present Best Practices for Horse Owners Order this DVD today or find the digital streaming version here BRUNEAU, IDAHO, Sept. 23, 2012 – For eleven … read

New Book!

Among other things we have been working on, one of the big projects we are very excited about is a new book. The book, Evidence-Based Horsemanship, a collaborative effort between Martin Black and Dr. Steve Peters … read