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

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