Sweet Revenge
GINNIN HANDLE, A.K.A “BLUE DUCK” was on a roll at the ranch horse show held during the World Championship Ranch Rodeo in November[2003] in Amarillo. With the ease of an athlete, he carried his owner, … read
Shoofly
Preparing for the Mongolian Derby with Martin Black
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
Doubling and Its Importance
Doubling isn’t a maneuver you would see in a reining pattern, dressage class, cow horse event, or any other advanced performance competitions. But if it is the first maneuver a horse learns and maintains properly, … read
Nurturers and Warriors
I think from the horses perspective most people are either nurtures or warriors. The nurtures are the ones that love their horses and don’t want to make them uncomfortable. They do as little as it … read
Quick Tip from Martin: Where to Keep Your Pocket Knife
Where do you keep your pocket knife when you’re riding? Here’s a handy little tip from Martin that will give you quick and easy access to your pocket knife.
Where Your Energy Meets Your Horse’s Energy
A question often asked in relation to advancing a horse is “what’s the best bit for a horse?” Some people may choose a bit to fix a certain problem or in anticipation of a problem. Others … read