Ask Martin: Which Hackamore is best for me?
“Are the hackamores with a real soft type flex or can I order maybe a more medium flex ? I have two hackamores right now . One is pretty firm that I use to start … read
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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
Straighten That Horse Out
How straight can you ride your horse? If you think your horse can ride in a straight line, pick an object like a fence post 50 or 100 yards in front of you and another … read
Open the gate
Being able to open a gate from your horse can be very useful and perhaps necessary for some who have trouble getting off and on their horse. For those riders that may have trouble, breaking … read
Move a single foot
How good is your feel? Can you tell what foot your horse is moving? Better yet, can you ask your horse to move only one foot? This exercise teaches how to accomplish that task. Before … read
Thinking About Attending a Martin Black Clinic? Here’s What to Expect
If you’re considering attending a Martin Black clinic, learning a little bit more about a typical clinic may help you make your decision. Check out this firsthand account of Day One of the recent Cow … read