| How to Think Like a Horse: The Essential Handbook for Understanding Why Horses Do What They Do Contributor(s): Hill, Cherry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1580178359 ISBN-13: 9781580178358 Publisher: Storey Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: Ask someone who works with horses how best to communicate with a balky colt and she will tell you that horses do not respond to human cajoling. To be successful the human must understand and work with, not against, the horse's instincts, needs, and fears. When a trainer resorts to human teaching methods -- reasoning, begging, bribing, even hugging and kissing -- the horse will become confused and unable to respond appropriately. But if horses are treated respectfully with methods they understand, everyone involved -- animal and human -- will be happier, safer, and more productive. Horse trainer and instructor Cherry Hill believes that every human/horse relationship benefits from a greater human understanding of what motivates horses, how they experience the world, what makes them happy, and what worries them. Journey through the equine mind with Hill as she explores all that makes a horse tick. How do his basic needs dictate his behavior and mood? What touches and tastes appeal to his senses? How does his "flight or fight" instinct dictate his response to sudden movements? Hill offers interactive experiments -- fun for both horse and human -- that bear out her findings on horse behavior. And her final chapter presents simple training methods that draw from the insights and information presented throughout the book. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Horses - Sports & Recreation | Equestrian |
| Dewey: 636.1 |
| LCCN: 2005027792 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.5" W x 9.9" (1.24 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hill, Cherry: - Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse & Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids. Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge. |