It’s all about horsemanship
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
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Ask Martin: Holding Pressure with a Hackamore?
Question: “I was curious about holding pressure laterally with a hackamore to get a colt to flex from both sides. I am wondering if this gets a horse kinda hard on a hackamore or not, … read
Quick Tip from Martin: How to Tie a Mecate to a Hackamore
Need a little direction on how to tie your mecate to your hackamore? Here’s a good step-by-step! As Martin would say, he’s not saying there’s a right way or a wrong way, but this is … read
The Hackamore: A Signal Device
In this short video, Martin explains why the hackamore is a signal device…not a leverage device.
Ask Martin: Working a Deaf Horse
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
Ask Martin: Dropping the Back During A Stop
Question: “Hi Martin! I’ve been watching your refinement DVD and working on the things you cover and am liking the results. I’d like to see my horse be more elevated in the shoulders and more … read