55 Corrective Exercises for Horses

Author: Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570769052
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Book Description
A highly illustrated guide to simple yet effective methods for keeping horses sound, healthy, and performing their best. Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse's overall well–being. Jec Aristotle Ballou has made a name for herself advocating for the horse and providing sensible instruction in his schooling, conditioning, and care. Her bestselling books and popular clinics are designed to enable any horse person to correctly apply proven principles that bring measurable progress while avoiding boredom and confusion. In her latest collection of mounted and unmounted corrective exercises, Ballou demonstrates how we can actively work to improve the horse's posture and movement, whether he is: An active performance or pleasure mount. An aging or older horse that benefits from gentle exercise. A horse being rehabilitated following injury, illness, or lack of conditioning. Ballou's positive cross–training techniques are free of shortcuts, and her guidelines for analyzing the horse's posture and way of going help readers gain a new awareness of the equine body. Applicable for all disciplines and full of quality color photographs to explain the exercises, this is an integral collection that optimizes how the horse uses his body and helps ensure he stays sounder and healthier for more years of his life.

The Art of Liberty Training for Horses

Author: Jonathan Field
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 157076980X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Horse trainer Jonathan Field has made a name for himself with his unique ability to give people simple, understandable, doable steps that lead to working with a horse “at liberty” in a safe and progressive manner. True engagement with a horse at liberty isn’t just about removing tack and stepping outside the arena—it’s about connection, trust, and communication through movement. Enrich your relationship with your horse, improve your “feel,” and teach your horse to respond to the subtlest of cues; no matter your discipline, whether you compete or ride for pleasure, liberty training can change the way you interact with horses forever.

Humane, Science-Based Horse Training

Author: Alize Veillard-Muckensturm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781999836306
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
A must-read book for anyone looking for an ethical, yet effective way to train horses.

How to Create Good Horse Training Plans

Author: Hertha James
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781537308272
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Do you want to do something new with your horse but you're not sure how to start? Using examples, Hertha guides you from a vague training idea to a teaching and learning program that you custom-design for yourself and a particular horse. It is a process than everyone can learn. The approach is one of 'constructing' or creating the responses we want our horse to know so he can lead a safe, relaxed life in our care. This book shows us how to teach by focusing on what we can do together, not what we can't do yet. For everything we want to teach, there will be starting point where the handler and the horse can be successful together. A good Training Plan begins with a task clearly defined in terms of observable behavior. The task is then broken down into parts small enough so that each part is in easy reach of the horse and handler's capabilities as they progress through their program. Hertha also shows how to incorporate clicker training (positive or reward reinforcement) into what we would like to do with our horses. This book is a superb addition to Hertha's 'Life Skills for Horses' series.

Equine Fitness

Author: Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1603426698
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness will have your horse looking and feeling his best with a series of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance his strength, stamina, and agility. Clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make the exercises easy to follow, and the book includes a handy set of pocket-sized cards that you can use in the ring. Jec Ballou’s simple conditioning program promises lasting results for healthy horses and satisfied riders.

Horse Sense for People

Author: Monty Roberts
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101128372
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
From the author of the #1 bestseller The Man Who Listens to Horses, a book for all of us seeking to strengthen our human relationships "Monty Roberts will make you marvel."—The New York Times Book Review In The Man Who Listens to Horses, Monty Roberts revealed the depth of communication possible between human and horse. Touching the hearts of more than four million readers worldwide, that memoir—which spent more than a year at the top of The New York Times bestseller list—described his discovery of the "language" of horses and the dramatic effectiveness of removing violence from their training. Now, the world's most famous horse gentler demonstrates how his revolutionary Join-Up technique can be used not just for horses, but as a model for how to strengthen human relationships. With vivid, often deeply moving anecdotes, Roberts shows how the lessons learned from the thousands of horses he has known can provide effective guidelines for improving the quality of our communication with one another—from learning to "read" each other effectively, to creative fear-free environments, and, most importantly, teaching belief in the power of gentleness and trust.

What Horses Really Want

Author: Lynn Acton
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1646010299
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 437

Book Description
A book chock-full of answers to horse-behavior questions that will change your horse's life for the better. Horses want partners they trust. Meeting their need for security makes them more tuned-in, calmer, and more reliable. In her engaging book, highly illustrated with professional color photographs, certified riding instructor Lynn Acton, MS, shows you how, with practical step-by-step instructions. You’ll see that progress can be surprisingly fast with methods that are gentle, time-tested, backed by science, and that make intuitive sense to your horse. Discover how to earn trust and make training more efficient by engaging horses’ innate intelligence, maintaining clear two-way communication, and considering their point of view. This leadership approach has been used successfully for centuries by people of all backgrounds and skill levels on horses at all levels of training. Acton refers to this relationship as Protector Leadership because you are the horse’s protector. In these pages, she combines extensive horse experience and an academic background in social dynamics with in-depth research. She interprets and cites the scientific findings that explain why Protector Leadership works, and offers valuable insights into equine psychology while exposing myths that are sources of problems. Plus, Acton includes “Things to Try” at the end of each chapter—fun and easy-to-implement exercises that help you engage your horse as a thinking partner Throughout, the narrative includes stories of Acton's progress with her own horses, including mistakes and hindsight, and especially the transformation of the book’s "cover girl" Brandy from a dangerous throwaway to a happy, reliable partner. Clear, detailed photographs show the subtle body language of horses and people, and illustrate critical interactions that make a real difference in our relationships, communication, and training. These are a few of the concrete skills you will learn: · Earn trust starting the moment you meet a horse. · Recognize “misbehavior” that actually means your horse is thinking like a partner. · Turn pressure into clear communication instead of stress. · Use Positive Reinforcement for better learning, behavior, and reliability. · Turn anxiety and spooks into confidence building situations. · Discourage unwanted behavior without punishment. · Allow your horse appropriate choices and freedom. As your bond strengthens, you can enjoy watching your horse’s true personality blossom. A thoughtful, progressive book for riders of all disciplines and students of the horse of all experience levels.

You Can Train Your Horse to Do Anything!

Author: Shawna Karrasch
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781480254909
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
If you have ever wished you could get your horse to consistently perform to the best of his ability, On Target Training is for you. This effective new method combines the basics of clicker training (widely used on marine mammals and dogs) with a step-by-step target system that assures training success for any breed or any age horse. Karrasch explains reward reinforcement training in a way that makes it easy to learn. She guides the reader through all the basics, including teaching the bridge signal (using the clicker) and employing hand-held and stationary targets; she then cover aspects of training horses both on the ground and under saddle. Training advice is provided for: specific riding disciplines ‹ jumping, Western riding, dressage, and trail; behavior problems; trailer loading; working with young horses; and last of all, just for fun, teaching tricks. Shawna says: “A degree in psychology is not required to train animals. It is, however, helpful. All of the work we do as animal trainers (with horses too) is based in psychology, whether we are aware of it or not. The more you understand about these proven principles the better you are as a trainer. The focus of my training is helping people to gain a better understanding of behavioral psychology and the benefits of positive reinforcement in regards to horse training. I chose to make the move to horses partly due to the lack of positive reinforcement being used with horses. I recognized that horses were not trained the same as the marine mammals. I also saw that the training we implemented at Sea World would be a huge asset to the horse world. A lot of horse people, including professionals, don't know much about the proven principles of behavioral psychology. Therefore, I see a bigger need in helping horse folk to further understand the principles that govern the relationships we build with our horses.. It is really fun to see the light come on!!”

Secrets to Barrel Racing Success

Author: Heather Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615628882
Category : Barrel racing
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
The Secrets are OUT! Barrel racers are driven by an unrelenting desire to win. Unfortunately, they are often misled. The secrets have been well kept for much too long. The time has come for barrel racers to stop looking for success, in all the wrong places. In this revolutionary book, author Heather Smith boldly reveals the real reasons for slow times, tipped barrels, behavior problems and much more. Smith challenges readers to develop new perspectives and describes specific action steps, all proven to yield positive, fast results. Secrets to Barrel Racing Success provides an integral foundation, yet far from just the basics, it empowers barrel racers to demystify even the most advanced concepts: Sense and correct subtle mistakes on the pattern quickly and easily. Utilize special techniques to make any barrel horse faster. Realize what feel really is, and how you can harness it's power. Develop a barrel horse that is always mentally focused and with you. Communicate in a way that creates feather-light responsiveness. Become a rider and competitor that brings out the best in every horse. Achieve optimum barrel racing performance, through optimum horse health. Master your inner game for confidence every time you blast down the alley. Understand true collection, why it's so critical and how to achieve it. The secret to winning lies in becoming aware of and dissolving the lesser-known blocks (that many don't even know exist) standing in the way of success. In the process, a path is cleared for each barrel racer to achieve their greatest potential. Only when the secrets are revealed, does winning become possible. Heather Smith is a Wyoming barrel racer with a passion for learning and self-development. Through her own journey to achieving barrel racing success, she became inspired to help others do the same. Heather continues to compete and share her insights at BarrelRacingTips.com.

Walking with Horses

Author: Hertha James
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781530300914
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286

Book Description
This well-illustrated book is a treasure trove of information for every horse lover. Many horse and pony owners are realizing that a great deal of fun can be had by interacting with horses on the ground. For riders, the ground work creates a superb foundation for riding. For those who are no longer able to ride or have no desire to ride, and for people who love little ponies, this book is a gold mine of ideas to keep both horses and humans active, amused and learning new things. The term 'leading positions' refers to all the ways we orientate ourselves in relation to the horse in order to orchestrate where we would like him to put his feet. Becoming tuned in to the various leading positions enhances the conversations we can have with our horses. This book meshes nicely with the author's previous two books: How to Begin Equine Clicker Training and Conversations with Horses. Both are available from Amazon. Each leading position is looked at in comprehensive detail. The book contains 20 Training Plans that can be adapted to suit individual horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. The concepts in the book are further illustrated with links to video clips that demonstrate the Training Plans in action. Walking with Horses includes background for training with positive reinforcement. It covers all the essentials to make our equine interactions safe and enjoyable for both parties. Walking with Horses is a fine addition to the 'Life Skills for Horses' series.