Breaking Bad Habits in Horses: Tried and Tested Methods of Overcoming Faults and Vices in Both Horse and Rider Contributor(s): Bird, Jo (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764134698 ISBN-13: 9780764134692 Publisher: Sourcebooks OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2007 Annotation: (back cover): Breaking Bad Habits in HORSES Horses are sensitive animals and rarely come entirely fault free. Here is a practical and humane approach to solving the most common equine problems. BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS originate from the horses own temperament. They include high-strung behavior, aggressive behavior, fear of people, bolting to or from a field, and many others. This book will advise you on how to deal with all of them. STABLE VICES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS. These include nipping, destructive behavior, fence breaking, escaping from pastures, and many others. The author, an experienced horse owner and trainer, gives you effective methods of control. EQUITATION AND SCHOOLING PROBLEMS. Your horse resists being bridled, is difficult to mount, bucks and rears, refuses to jump a fence, is distracted at dressage, or shows other behavioral problems. The author explains the importance of cross-training your horse. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Pets | Horses - Pets | Reference |
Dewey: 636.108 |
LCCN: 2005933684 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.4" W x 9.9" (1.30 lbs) 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Horse fanciers soon learn that every horse has its own distinct personality. Like human beings, some are easy-going while others are difficult. In this handsomely produced and beautifully illustrated book, an experienced trainer presents a practical and humane approach to solving the most common equestrian problems. Each problem is identified and described, its probable causes are analyzed, and several remedies are suggested. Problems fall into three general categories: |
Contributor Bio(s): Bird, Jo: - Jo Bird is an experienced horse owner and trainer who lives in England. She advocates natural methods of horse care. Her approach to all horse management problems is "think about it from the horse's point of view." |