Considering the Horse: Tales of Problems Solved and Lessons Learned: Amazon.ca: Mark Rashid, Ron Ball: Books

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Coming from the horse's point of view, these entertaining stories quiet, compassionate solutions to horse training problems with insights so simple they are startling. Readers will be amazed at the ways horses communicate with humans beings in this unique horse owner's guide. Illustrations.

About the Author

Mark Rashid has worked with horses since he was ten years old. His articles on solving problems from the horse’s point of view have been published in "Western Horseman" and "Western Horse." He lives with his wife, Wendy, and their three children in Estes Park, Colorado, where he continues to train horses and teach his horse training methods. Western artist and entertainer Ron Ball has been drawing and painting horses and the West as long as he can remember. He lives on his Lazy Easel Ranch near Estes Park, Colorado.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Relaxed learning, Mar 10 2012

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This review is from: Considering the Horse: Tales of Problems Solved and Lessons Learned (Hardcover)

The title says it all. Mark Rashid writes in a style that keeps me reading and loving every minute. I learned alot about attitude, mostly, and also how one might deal with various horse related problems, but for those of you looking for a how to book, this ain't it. As the title says, these are tales,and very good tales, but more suggestions as to what you might do in a situation rather than "Do this and it will be right". It seems that Mr. Rashid wants us to realize that each horse is an individual and what works for one wont necessarily work for another, take each situation for itself and deal with that, always trying to see the "problem" from the horses point of view. I love reading Mark Rashid, you may not, depending on your point of view.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written--25 stars, April 27 2004

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Maria Brocheechee "maryscwby" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Considering the Horse: Tales of Problems Solved and Lessons Learned (Paperback)

Mark Rashid did an *EXCELLENT* job of writing this book! His way was very intriguing, and you just find yourself GLUED. Instead of coming out and giving you instructions on HOW to fix problems, he tells you stories of HIM fixing different problems. Also, I like his approach and way of thinking. He tells you that his ways may not be the best ways, and they may not always work, so you just rely on the book for some tips. But, I really liked it and got into it, and at the end - I cried. I couldn't help myself, it was like *I* was there doing it. If you have some problems with your horse, are looking into different methods of problem fixing, or are just looking for some good horse stories. GET THIS BOOK!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for any horse person, Jun 23 2003

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This review is from: Considering the Horse: Tales of Problems Solved and Lessons Learned (Paperback)

I have started riding again and plan to get my own horse(s) in the next year or so. I have collected several different books on horse care, horse problems, etc. This book was great. From the first few pages I was hooked and read it cover to cover. Most horse books that I've gotten I have only scanned the pages.

This book is great because it tells stories about particular horses, their problems, and how the problems were overcome, all by taking the time to "consider" how the horse feels about a situation. This book was really great reading, and I would suggest it for any horse lover.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
A must read for everyone ,well writen and easy to understand tells in detail the right way to train a horse.and he makes it interesting to read . Read more

Published on Jan 11 2003 by Doug

5.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't get any better
It just doesn't get any better-entertaining,packed with good information,and well written. If it doesn't help you be a better horseman it certainly ought to help you be a better... Read more

Published on Jan 11 2003 by C. Lantz