Submitted by Jessie Dowling I spent most of November 2022 with Martin Black at Shoofly in Bruneau, Idaho, working on my horsemanship skills in preparation for the Mongol Derby, the longest and toughest horse race … read
Question: I’m curious about your thoughts on stirrup length and depth of stirrup. Plus, foot position in the stirrup. Answer: As for the stirrup I like the wide five – 6 inch wide and I … read
Bettina Drummond came to the Y6 a couple of years ago. This is a awesome picture of Bettina working her dressage horse on a steer. Note that she is riding in a hackamore and a … read
Question: “I pulled a gelding off a kill lot in OK about a year ago. He is about 10-years-old, broke, and friendly (although it took a while to gain his trust). An old injury to … read
A note from Martin about the function of bridle loops The bridle loop at the top of the cheekpiece can play an important role in the function of a bit. There are a couple of … read
Question: “I’m working a horse at the moment that is a 3-year-old deaf mare. I’ve just started her and she’s going nicely, but I’m having a hard time getting through to her. She frights so easily and … read