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 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
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
Question: “I attended a clinic this past weekend. The clinician said when disengaging the hindquarters, the horse should walk a small circle with the front feet, not pivot. At the very least the inside front … read
Question: “I have a question about 3-year-old green broke horses…how hard should they be worked? If they are coming along good, is it a good idea to keep pushing them into new situations?” Answer: … read
Question: “I am working with a three-year-old filly that really kicks at a rope around her feet. She will get very nervous and blows up pretty good, especially if the rope gets around her back … read