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The Horse Training Problem Solver
Your questions answered about gaits, ground work, and attitude, in the arena and on the trail
Jessica Jahiel(0)
About
Training a horse can be a frustrating experience for rider and animal alike. From dealing with a horse that won't listen to rectifying erratic behavior, this guide covers hundreds of common training challenges and offers proven solutions to your most pressing issues. Stressing effective communication, realistic goals, and the importance of an enjoyable atmosphere, Jessica Jahiel helps you get the most out of your training sessions by pinpointing what's causing the problem and providing strategies to help both rider and horse stay engaged and focused.
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.
Jessica Jahiel is an internationally renowned lecturer, clinician, and award-winning author who answers equine-related questions in her online newsletter, Horse-Sense. She also responds to questions about horse behavior, riding matters, and anything else readers want to discuss in Horse & Rider, Equus, and Dressage Today, as well as in her best-selling books The Horse Behavior Problem Solver and The Rider's Problem Solver. Jahiel lives in Illinois.
"Some days I feel like my horse is an untrained 1,000-pound puppy. Help!"
Every horse owner wants a properly trained companion that understands what's expected and responds accordingly, but the training process can be frustrating and baffling -- for humans and horses!
Equine behavior expert Jessica Jahiel answers your questions about the miscommunications and troublesome situations that crop up during training sessions. She breaks down goals into small achievable steps, helps trainers reverse the ill effects of bad training, and shows the way to better, more trusting horse/human relationships.
Foreword by Cherry Hill
Preface
Part I: Basic Training
1 Thoughts on Training
2 Training from the Ground
3 Training from the Saddle: Whoa and Go
4 Training at the Walk
5 Training at the Trot
6 Training at the Canter
7 Training over Fences
Part II: Inside and Outside the Arena
8 Working on Transitions
9 Lateral Work: Suppling and Softening
10 The Great Outdoors
11 Connection, Roundness, and Collection
Part III: Training Tools
12 The Rider's Brain
13 Training Equipment: Metal and Leather
14 Longeing, Warm-ups, and Your Horse's Training
Part IV: Training and Retraining at All Ages
15 Age-Appropriate Training
16 Retraining the Abused or Confused Horse
17 Retraining the Ex-Racehorse
18 Specific Situations
Glossary
Recommended Reading
Appendix
Index
"What should a rider do with a horse that won't listen? What about a horse that tires quickly or becomes cranky during training? If these questions sound like something you might ask, this is a book you will find vary useful."
Western Times
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.
Jessica Jahiel is an internationally renowned lecturer, clinician, and award-winning author who answers equine-related questions in her online newsletter, Horse-Sense. She also responds to questions about horse behavior, riding matters, and anything else readers want to discuss in Horse & Rider, Equus, and Dressage Today, as well as in her best-selling books The Horse Behavior Problem Solver and The Rider's Problem Solver. Jahiel lives in Illinois.
"Some days I feel like my horse is an untrained 1,000-pound puppy. Help!"
Every horse owner wants a properly trained companion that understands what's expected and responds accordingly, but the training process can be frustrating and baffling -- for humans and horses!
Equine behavior expert Jessica Jahiel answers your questions about the miscommunications and troublesome situations that crop up during training sessions. She breaks down goals into small achievable steps, helps trainers reverse the ill effects of bad training, and shows the way to better, more trusting horse/human relationships.
Foreword by Cherry Hill
Preface
Part I: Basic Training
1 Thoughts on Training
2 Training from the Ground
3 Training from the Saddle: Whoa and Go
4 Training at the Walk
5 Training at the Trot
6 Training at the Canter
7 Training over Fences
Part II: Inside and Outside the Arena
8 Working on Transitions
9 Lateral Work: Suppling and Softening
10 The Great Outdoors
11 Connection, Roundness, and Collection
Part III: Training Tools
12 The Rider's Brain
13 Training Equipment: Metal and Leather
14 Longeing, Warm-ups, and Your Horse's Training
Part IV: Training and Retraining at All Ages
15 Age-Appropriate Training
16 Retraining the Abused or Confused Horse
17 Retraining the Ex-Racehorse
18 Specific Situations
Glossary
Recommended Reading
Appendix
Index
"What should a rider do with a horse that won't listen? What about a horse that tires quickly or becomes cranky during training? If these questions sound like something you might ask, this is a book you will find vary useful."
Western Times