Vaquero
The word Vaquero means “cowboy” and has been Anglicized to Buckaroo. The Vaquero are the legendary horsemen of the western USA.
History
The Vaquero, the legendary Spanish horsemen who introduced the style of horsemanship that is now recognized as natural horsemanship.
What We Do
We promote the Vaquero style of horsemanship, connecting people with clinicians, horses, equipment suppliers and basic training information.
Latest News
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Vaquero Lingo
Los Vaqueros have a lingo their own, mostly derived from Spanish words that have long since been mispronounced – here is a sampling.
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Lunging a Horse – foot position
Lunging a horse – your foot positioning will make a lot of difference, try this.
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Pulling on the reins
There are precious few horsemen in Canada, but many riders. And not many of the riders understand the gear they are using, or why they are doing what they are doing.
Upcoming Events
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Ride with Martin Black, a real Cowboy and Great Horseman.
I highly recommend joining a Martin Black Clinic, I have ridden in five of them and had the experience(s) of a lifetime. Check out Martin’s web page for details and Martin’s schedule. If you are unsure if you can get in, reach out to Martin and his team, you’ll be glad you did. Schedule