Tik Maynard Riding with Martin Black
Originally posted on social media from Tik Maynard “You ever seen a guy rope a filly, start a colt, tell a story, teach a lesson, drink tea (Earl Grey) and ponder the resilience that adversity … read
Timing and Balance
Colt Starting with Martin Black in Florida
Each year our Florida sessions gain more popularity. This year was no exception. The third session turned into a custom built clinic at the request of Tik Maynard for Colt Starting in preparation for the … read
Going Fast with Martin Black
Sit around the morning fire with Martin Black as he talks about Going Fast.
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
Ask Martin: How to Turn Cattle Into a Gate
Question: When you’re moving a herd of cattle either by yourself or with someone and you’re in the front and you need to turn them into a gate or whatever it is, what do you … read
Introducing a Spade Bit
This is the first time this horse has had a bit in his mouth. Here are some things to share that’s important for that first impression.