evidence-based horsemanship

Ask Martin: When to Start A Colt

Question: Hi, I just watched the zoom link session on your colt starting in Maine.[EBH Virtual Clinic October 2022] I always enjoy the zooms sessions I have enrolled in, so thank you. I hope I … read

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