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In Cherry Hills' groundbreaking bestseller, How to Think Like a Horse, she took an in-depth look at how horses think, learn, and respond to stimuli, and interpret human behavior. In this fascinating follow-up, What Every Horse Should Know, Hill continues her exploration of how horses learn with a focus on the knowledge every horse needs to live safely and confidently in the company of people. Mastering certain skills is critical to bringing out the full potential of the horse-human partnership. As Hill states in her introduction, "Wild horses know everything they need to survive. They are complete. It's when we domesticate a horse and bring him into our world that he needs to learn new things in order to adapt." What Every Horse Should Know examines the lessons that are vital for every domesticated horse, whether a trail horse, dressage or jumper, rodeo or ranch horse. The book features sections on how to handle a horse without fear, how to teach respect and patience, and how to help the horse master the actual "work" he needs to do. Written in clear, accessible language, accompanied by photographs, illustrations, and infographics, What Every Horse Should Know addresses all stages of a horse's life, from foalhood to old age. Readers can choose to start at the beginning and follow a sequence or enter at the appropriate point in a horse's life. There are tests for assessing the level of a horse's knowledge with suggestions on developing individualized tests. The final section of the book provides comprehensive training program checklists know according to his age. For anyone intrigued by the workings of the equine mind and seeking insights into how to enrich and strengthen the horse-human relationship, What Every Horse Should Know is a fascinating and useful reference.
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Essential Equine Lessons Every horse should receive a basic education that prepares him to live safely and confidently in the company of humans, and it begins with easing common equine fears. Noted horsewoman Cherry Hill explains how to help a horse overcome wariness of human touch and restraint, develop trust in a rider or handler, and learn respect and patience. When a horse no longer surprised or frightened of people, procedures, and things, he has mastered his ABC's and is ready to learn to work calmly and willingly with a human partner. These lessons will result in a solid, honest horse who is: Respectful and attentive Responsive yet controlled Confident and curious Comfortable with routine procedures Calm during the unexpected Easy to catch and willing to work Quiet at a hitch rail, in cross-ties, and alongside other horses Patient and level-headed when mounted Free of separation anxiety Supple, steady, and balanced in motion
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My Horse Loves This Book!, April 1 2011
By Joanne M. Friedman "Schoolmarm" - Published on Amazon.com
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I came across this Cherry Hill title when a chapter appeared in one of the many horsey magazines I read every month in an effort to stay one hoof ahead of my herd. I'm glad I ordered it. With her typical insightful approach to finding the seed in the core of the horse and showing owners how to bring it to fruition, Hill gave me one of the best plans for bringing my sour horse back into the Realm of the Pleasant and Useful that I've ever read. I highly recommend that any owner left in head-shaking confusion by his horse's behavior give this book a try. The chapter on confused, sour horses alone is worth the purchase price.
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Great for starting a young horse, Jun 15 2011
By That Guy - Published on Amazon.com
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I am training a 3 year old "racetrack reject," and while I've been riding almost my entire life, I was not sure where to start since she came to me knowing nothing about non-track life. This book is so helpful for figuring out where to go, and where your horse is at. I ride English, both in the ring and on the trails, and I found it helpful. I kept saying, "I didn't think of her needing to know THAT!" when I was reading it. I would pair it with a quality training book (since this book focuses on what they need to know, not so much on how to teach it to them), or if you're fortunate enough, a real live trainer, and use this book as part of a plan to create a quality, sensible, well-rounded horse.
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What Every Horse Should Know, NOT How to teach them, Oct 5 2011
By Ren - Published on Amazon.com
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I really like the list of things that horses at different ages should know, but there is NOTHING about teaching them "what every horse should know". There are too many stories about why horses need to know these things. For Example, one time at a clinic the clinician had no shade so they brought an umbrella in the ring and her horse didn't spook, so you should desensitize your horse to umbrellas. It's pretty common sense things that the author suggests that horses know. Not what I was looking for or expecting.
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