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In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse's sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse's actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect. Understanding how your horse thinks can help you...

"Set over the course of one day, discover how different horses spend their time--from brumbies in the Australian outback to mustangs on the American plains."-- Page 4 of cover

"A horse narrates this photo-illustrated book describing the body parts and behavior of horses on a farm. Includes photo glossary and photo quiz"--Provided by publisher.

Hope ... From the Heart of Horses explores and celebrates the relationship and bond possible between horses and humans. Each chapter offers a life lesson about trusting one's instincts, honestly addressing emotions, achieving clarity in communications, and releasing negative thoughts. Because survival depends on being highly tuned to the thoughts and feelings of others, horses sense human intentions rather than what a person offers in facial expressions,...

A good personality is the single most desirable quality in a horse, yet it is much harder to assess than conformation or gait. Describing the four basic equine personality types - social, fearful, aloof, and challenging - and their various combinations, Yvonne Barteau shows you how to recognize distinct behavior patterns that can indicate any horse's personality. Stressing the importance of compatibility between rider and horse, Barteau helps you...

Horses are a lot like people, says renowned horseman Mark Rashid. When there are gaps in understanding, confusion, and thus frustration, worry, and even anger are sure to follow.Horses often grow up with these gaps in their training and education. When this happens, it can be difficult for the horse to be a willing partner to a human, and he may need to be restarted-that is, given a second chance to learn what is expected of him and how he can find...

The Morgan Horse is a true American horse. All Morgan Horses trace their ancestry to Justin Morgan, a Morgan born in the United States just six years after the American Revolutionary War was over. Known for their strength and endurance, Morgan Horses were used to carry riders for the Pony Express and as cavalry mounts for both sides in the Civil War. Theres a lot more to learn about the Morgan Horse. Open this book and read all about one of Americas...

Many horse trainers, even those who espouse the so-called natural horsemanship approach, take the position that horses who fail to obey a human's request are doing so as much out of perversity as ignorance. That's not Mark Rashid's view. In his words, "If we understand that horses can't separate the way they feel from the way they act, then we can start to see that unwanted behavior isn't bad behavior at all. More times than not, it's just the horse...

In Horses Never Lie, renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of "alpha leadership" and teaches the reader to become a "passive leader"-a counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid's principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the rider. Reliving Rashid's experiences with him, you will...

"Horses communicate with each other and with humans using behavior. Horse Behavior explains how horses use sounds, body language, and more to show how they are feeling. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website....