Spring Checkup
This time of year, when a person starts riding a horse that has been laid off for the winter—or at any other time—and may have prospered, it might be a good idea to check the … read
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Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
We all know that the position of our hands can make a lot of difference on how our horses receive and respond to our reining cues, yet I see very little difference in most riders … read
What’s the message you are giving your horse?
Why can one rider have trouble getting a horse to respond and another rider take the same horse and get along great? We may be familiar with the influence of feel and timing, but something … read
What makes our horses unresponsive?
The answer: Boiled frogs. Our horses are extremely sensitive animals. They can also be very trainable, that’s what makes them such good partners. They can learn to be very tolerant, even to pain and discomfort. … read
Martin Black Clinic Testimony
As you know if you have been to this area of my website there are several testimonials on different people’s experiences at our schools or clinics. Well if you read down through very many of … read