Cow Horse Confidence - Expected 9/1/10
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Martin Black's understanding of the horse’s mind and knowledge of how to achieve confident performance with minimum stress are seldom matched. Likewise, the depth of the stockman’s savvy is such that he can teach a cow—or a herd—to load in a trailer in open country. In Cow-Horse Confidence, Black uses what a horse knows about rating herd mates, for example, to teach the horse to rate cattle, just as he recognizes that a horse speaks the language of flight zone and balance point, the two components required to move and direct cattle. Martin Black could be called “the pro’s pro,” the horseman other trainers seek to help resolve a problem or get a young horse off to a good start. Cow-Horse Confidence gives an inside look at Black’s time-honored techniques for working 192 pages $23.95 plus $5 shipping $23.95 plus $10 shipping |
Martin Black and Pedro Marquez -
Music & Buckaroo Stories CD
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New! Music and selected excerpts from Martin's latest DVD; Rodea Style Ranch Roping Part 2. |
Rodea Style Ranch Roping Part 2: The Answers To Your Questions
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In Stock! This DVD, shot on the historic Alvord Ranch with the beautiful Steen mountains in the background, addresses the questions raised by the first DVD. Pull up a chair and join in as three of the top Great Basin ropers, John Schutte, Wade Black, and Martin, share their knowledge and humor with you in a relaxed, unrehearsed atmosphere. Martin’s library of old family photos and home movies , the knowledge and humor of three of the top Great Basin ropers along with exclusive music from Pedro Marquez makes this both educational and entertaining. You will enjoy several hours of detailed explanation in roping, horsemanship, stockmanship and much more. Martin’s unique insight and perspective will benefit both the experienced ropers and beginners alike. These DVD’s can be studied individually but as a set, they are much more comprehensive. Running Time 2 hour 30 min. |
Classic Rodea Style Ranch Roping with Martin Black
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Martin Black's family has maintained the ranching tradition on the same ranch since 1865. His great grandfather grew up with the horsemanship and roping of the vaqueros that brought their large herds of cattle to the Great Basin in the 1870s. For several generations, the style, principles and ethics have been handed down. Martin would like to share some insight to the culture and traditions that he has lived and hopes to preserve and pass it on for others to enjoy. This DVD showcases everyday life on a real working ranch set at the base of the beautiful Steens mountains in southeastern Oregon on the historic Alvord Ranch. Martin and Frank Dominguez show examples and explain the details of the stockmanship, horsemanship, team-work and dedication of traditional ranch-roping while accomplishing the job of summer branding. Running Time 1 hour 30 min. |
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“Martin Black knows horses from the inside out. He has learned the Buckaroo style horsemanship from his people of the Great Basin country. They were legends in their own time. Martin has carried this style of Buckaroo and Vaquero work for all to view. Great Job!” - Ernie Morris |
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Great Basin horseman Martin Black delivers an insightful DVD series for the aspiring bridle horse maker and admirer alike. In these DVDs, Martin will share with you what he has learned from his experiences buckarooing on some big outfits and working around top-horseman using traditional gear and methods. Learn the function and use of this traditional gear, proper fitting and selection in the process of making of bridle horse. This is not the latest and greatest he is sharing, but rather an old tradition he wants to preserve and honor. Filled with great music and historical photos this series is sure to educate and entertain. Save 15% when you buy all 3 DVDs in the Bridle Horse Series |
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The Hackamore Running Time 1 hour 30 min. |
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The Two-Rein Running Time 1 hour |
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The Bridle Running Time 1 hour |
Working Cattle in the "A" Pen - An Introduction with Martin Black Learn how to tap into experience and instinct that your horse already has to read a cow's balance point and flight zone and make his moves accordingly. With consistent presentation, you can develop your horse's cow sense without a lot of kicking and pulling or practicing mechanical patterns. This DVD is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Cost is $49.95 plus $5 shipping and
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Colt Starting Philosophy with Martin Black Being an Idaho rancher is in Martin Black’s blood; reaching back five generations on both his maternal and paternal sides his family has ranched in Owyhee County, Idaho. With this deeply-rooted tradition and the desire to honor and maintain it, along with the influence of other present-day horseman, he has studied different elements of horsemanship throughout his life. |
What he looks for isn’t just a style or particular method, but what works for the horse. “If it works there must be a reason why, if it doesn’t work there must be a reason why.” If we can understand what prepared or caused the horse to react or respond in the manner they do whether it is desirable or not, then we may learn to identify and influence the action of the horse in what we think is a positive and productive way. |
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Topics covered in this video include: This DVD is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes long and includes biographical information about Martin as well. Cost is $49.95 plus $5 shipping and handling. (Total of $54.95). |
Send a check made payable to Martin Black to:
Martin Black
c/o Eclectic Horseman
PO Box 174
Elbert, CO 80106
