A Fire We’ll Never Forget
From Martin: August 12, 2015 we got the call that we’ll never forget– the Soda Fire bore down on a herd of 21 of our horses that were summering on a leased ranch. An eyewitness, the ranch … read
Teaching
Ask Martin: A Bucking Habit
Question: “So i started a three-year old-gelding this Spring who I’m pretty sure is proud cut. I put about 20 or so rides on him and he was doing great. I recently moved to a new place … read
Evidence-Based Horsemanship in Western Horse Review
A big “Thank You” is in order to Western Horse Review for the magazine’s recent coverage of Evidence-Based Horsemanship. The staff did a great job of diving down into the nitty gritty of the horse’s brain with … read
Ask Martin: What to do with a horse that has trouble moving out
Question: “I have a question about a recent colt I’ve started and would certainly be grateful for any advice. I have a 5-year-old mare I bought and started under saddle last fall. I put a … read
Developing the Stop
Getting a horse to stop isn’t only necessary in most riding disciplines but is also a safety precaution at some point for most all riders if things ever get out of control. If a horse … read
Rub the Hair Off ‘Em
The way we catch our horses can reflect a lot about our understanding of them and their outlook toward us. If we could only see through their eyes at how they look at us, how … read