- ISBN13: 9781570764196
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Product Description
Many horse training books are meant specifically for experienced trainers, but this comprehensive and highly accessible resource is written specifically for the horse owner. Thirty-three basic lessons in foundation training are included with clear, step-by-step instructions meant to give every horse owner the ability to bring a green animal or one from troubled beginnings to a point where both horse and rider have the essential skills to pursue any equestrian discip... More >>
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This new book is exactly what I wanted. I’ve been reading and learning about training steps and methods for some time, but kept running into dead ends when I was not sure what to do. This book spells it out. It begins with a “first touch” on a young horse, which can also be any horse of any age, and in the proper order gives me the steps to take my horse all the way through a foundation of training. It tells me what I need, what the horse already needs to know, and when it is alright to quit that lesson and move on. It is the best teaching book I’ve found. I like when he gives Roadblocks and Rider’s Blocks where problems or challenges may arise on behalf of the horse or rider…it’s the “what if’s.” The pictures are clear and beautiful and help explain the lessons. I have two riding horses that need to go back and start over on some of their learning and a young filly that I am going to take through the entire program. I really like this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a marvelous book in its clarity and easy to follow lessons and photos. Sean and Alisha present a step-by-step, easy to follow method to bring your horse along. I especially appreciate that the language is correct and not loaded with “cute” jargon. I only wish I did not live so far from their barn as I would very much enjoy training with them. You will not be disappointed with this book and the practical approach to training.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have been searching for a way to train my Mustang, she is bull-headed and at times dangerous, I was just about to give up on her and turn her into a pasture pet when I came across Sean’s book. I was so impressed with his book that I looked him up to find his training facility is 30 minutes from my house! I have since been riding with Sean for the last month, just about 12 hours is all, but the difference in my horse is amazing. I have ridden with other trainers but nobody has every broken it down into such a clear, understanding and helpful format. As Sean says, “You have to be fair and clear, if you are fair and clear when asking your horse to do something then that horse will try until he gets it right”. Sean has showed me how to ask fairly and my horse is saying YES!!! This book has changed my life and is giving me the tools I need to change my horse into a horse that I enjoy being with.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is an excellent guide to horse training with clear instructions for each step. It really takes the guess work out of the entire process. There is not a great deal of new information, but it is really worth it for those of us who like to have definite measurable step to be able to duplicate what needs to be done. I would definitely recommend this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have read several horse-training books and found Sean’s book to be very helpful and easy to understand. I like the way Sean lays the program out in easy-to-follow steps, with a clear description of each. I recently purchased a new horse and am glad that I found this book. I was so impressed with his teaching style in the book that I personally contacted Sean and signed up for his month-long Horsemanship School. Both my horse and I are enjoying working alongside Sean teaching each of his lessons described in his book. In the past I have sent horses to trainers and after getting the horse home, I was not sure how to continue. This program teaches you to train your horse, so once you get your horse home, you simply continue. I highly recommend this as a how-to text with excellent instruction.
Rating: 5 / 5