Where are Those Feet Going?
If we don’t have jobs for our horse we need to create some. A horse seems to do better in his learning if he can have a purpose. The better our judgment is on how … read
Martin Black articles
Luxury of “Special Forces Horses”
I often refer to a good cow-horse by comparing them to the bull fighting horses of Portugal. In bull fighting the precision, speed, and agility is put to the test in an arena where the … read
Soft and Supple, or Lite and Responsive
What does that mean? And what do you want? I see a lot of horses that are soft and supple but when we try to move them they are like a marshmallow. They have been taught … read
Trading Physical Scars For Mental Scars
Join us on Tuesday night, July 25, 2023 for an indepth look at physical pain, emotional pain, discipline problems and more sign up here Many times what people identify as discipline problems with their horses … read
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