In this follow-up to his first book, "Considering the Horse," Mark Rashid continues to share his gift for using communication, not force, in working with horses. Rashid uses heart-warming and humorous stories to share his techniques of teaching horses by understanding their view of the world. These tales deal with many facets of buying, owning, and training horses. Stories of Arabs, appaloosas, and paints—mistrusted and mistreated because of their breed—will give you a new perspective on these breeds and others. Rashid’s accounts of horses bound for slaughter because they couldn’t be trained will inspire you to give your own problem horse another look. And when Wil, the ugliest horse you can imagine, turns out to be the best on the ranch, you’ll understand why a good horse is never a bad color.
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The title spells out one of the book's twin morals; the other is "Kindliness is better than force." Rashid (Considering the Horse), a professional horse trainer and frequent contributor to western equestrian magazines, reiterates these two themes ad nauseam, illustrating them in long-winded and meandering anecdotes, many of them reminiscences of his childhood mentor and later employer, "the old man." Admittedly Rashid has extensive experience with horses and has encountered a wide range of colorful characters in his lifetime out West. However, readers looking to glean hard information about equine behavior or training techniques will find few in proportion to the ocean of verbiage. Those who just want to cozy up with some folksy horse tales may find themselves wishing that Rashid had reined in his prolixity. Best enjoyed by true converts.
Copyright 1996 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Mark Rashid, author of "Considering the Horse, has worked with horses since he was ten yours old. His articles on solving problems from the horse’s point of view have been published in "Western Horseman" and "Western Horse." He lives near Estes Park, Colorado.
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This book is very interesting and will keep you attention. My favorite part is when Mark talks and tells about how good horses can be no matter what color or breed they are. This book will have an impact on you and horses. You will have a new way to look at them and understand them. If your on the search for a better way to work with horses then this book is defintly for you! I don't think you will be disapointed.
By Lyn Schoch
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best books I have ever read about training and working with horses. Mark Rashid shares stories from his childhood helping an old man with ranch work, and tells remarkable tales of how to become a passive leader rather than an alpha leader. He also includes stories and advice about buying horses, foaling, training, and many other interesting topics. I would definately say that this is a book that must be on your bookshelf! I've made reference to it several times, and having it handy to look up something is wonderful. I'd give this book 5 stars with no hesitation!
By Brent
Format:Paperback
"A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color" is like a manual put into story form. In my opinion this makes it entertaining, and you can retain the information easily. The methods Mark uses are not through force or fear but rather through a way
that allows the horses to respond positively with their own free will.
that allows the horses to respond positively with their own free will.
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A Gift
I bought this book not knowing what it was about. I had read Mark Rashid's two other books, and his name on this one was all I needed to make the purchase. Read more
Published on Mar 31 2002 by Duaa Anwar
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Excellant Guide
Mark uses real life experience and a great story telling ability to give advice on how to work with horses. I learned so much from this book and was entertained at the same time.
Published on Feb 27 2002 by Ragena Blankenship
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A great book
This is the second installment of Mark's ponderings and experiences. I didn't like it as much as Considering the Horse, but liked it enough to read it twice! Read more
Published on Dec 18 2001 by John Anthony
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A Good Horse Is Never A Bad Color
An absolutly great read. I've been a horseman for 27 years and have to say that I have never found a better,more common sense approach to horsemanship. Read more
Published on Dec 14 2001
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Excellent reading
I have read all three of the books Mark has written so far and find them very easy to read. After reading these books you wonder how such common sense horsemanship has been... Read more
Published on Nov 10 2001 by C. Findlater
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Must read for anyone who works with horses
I happened upon this book because of the title. As a volunteer at a local equestrian center, I told the manager that it should be mandatory for every volunteer to read this book! Read more
Published on Oct 19 2001 by V. Strykowski
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Put it on your bookshelf
In a very easy to read style Rashid takes the reader on a journey in horsemanship. It reads as easily as any novel, told from the point of view of 'the kid' under the guidance of... Read more
Published on Oct 1 2001 by Korrigan
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Wonderful
This book is full of heart-warming stories as well as very useful training facts A MUST
Published on Sep 27 2001
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A read for all horsepeople or not
This series of books has been most entertaining and highly educational. I find the skills applied by Mark Rasid can easily be used with people in principal as much as with horses. Read more
Published on Aug 19 2001 by Elizabeth
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Read, refer, appreciate
Mark Rashid has struck upon and presented a brilliant concept that, while not entirely unprecedented, has never been (I believe) better presented. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2000 by dylan torv
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