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There Are No Problem Horses, Only Problem Riders: The Best-Selling Guide to Horsemanship (Paperback)

by Mary Twelveponies (Author)
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The best-selling guide to horsemanship for English and Western riders THERE ARE NO PROBLEM HORSES, ONLY PROBLEM RIDERS has stood for twenty years as an indispensable text in its field. As Mary Twelveponies writes in her introduction, "It is the hardest pill for all of us would-be horsemen to swallow, but it is absolutely true if the horse is not responding properly, we are doing something wrong." This easy-to-read guide offers sensible advice on every common problem you may have in handling your horse, and provides highly effective solutions. Newly introduced by John Lyons, Americas Most Trusted Horseman, this reissue covers everything from dressage to barrel racing, show jumping to endurance riding.


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Mary Twelveponies lives in Palo Cedro, in northern California.

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1.0 out of 5 stars The worst thing you could do to horses, Jul 13 2004
By D. J. M. Groothuis "Dennis" (Tilburg Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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The worst thing you could do to horses is to follow the advice of Mary Twelveponies. This book and her philosophies are based on the principle: eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. She often refers to the holy book. Maybe she seeks an excuse when she hit horses with nails if they bite. She likes to punish horses with a whip if they don't obey. She says serveral times: you have to be the boss. So you whip a horse on the foreleggs firmly if he does'nt listen? When I finished the book I was alsmost shaking because of disgust. Unbelievable that these kind of people may spread their word in print. This book should be put into a huge bonfire. I am relieved that there are other authors like John Lyons and Pat Parelli. Those persons deserve respect.
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1.0 out of 5 stars This author would be lost around horses without her WHIPS!, Sep 19 2002
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"With all of the great books for horse people and horses out there, there's no reason to buy this book." That's what respected trainers told me. I wish I'd listened and saved having to throw it in the garabage, but I liked the (misleading) title and it was on sale, so I learned the hard way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is what I call my "Horse Bible"., Aug 17 2001
By "jackiemm" (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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I've read it front to back so many times that I've worn out my second copy already! I find something that pertains to me or my horses every time I read it. It has helped me overcome simple misunderstanding to major problems. This book is a lesson on understanding your horses instincts and how those instincts play into your horses daily ranch life. I recommend this book to everybody who has ANY horse involvement.
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5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful!!!
this book is very helpful! it tells you how to control a horse so that he respects your postition as boss. Read more
Published on Oct 15 2000 by Kristy

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book
Although I enjoyed reading most of the book the first time through, it's true value became apparent as I referred back to it time and again. Read more
Published on Oct 7 2000 by STATE

5.0 out of 5 stars THE One to Read
If you don't have this book, your horse library is not complete. I've found most horse trainers concerned with either the horse or the rider. Ms. Read more
Published on Jul 23 2000 by Jay Hearst

4.0 out of 5 stars A long standing classic on horsemanship
In thirty odd years of experiences with horses, I can tell you that the principles and techniques used in this book are very practical for the average horse owner to implement on... Read more
Published on Jun 22 2000 by Julie Ducharme

5.0 out of 5 stars There are no problem horses only problem riders
I have read and continue to use this book through-out my relationship with my horses. I unequivocally agree with both the reviewer from Canada and Singapore. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This book should be in every horsepersons library!
This is one of my favorite books, and the name says it all, being the most truthful phrase i know in horsemanship. If you think you have a problem horse ~ think again! Read more
Published on Feb 6 2000 by kehilan@hotmail.com

2.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings.
This book seems a mixture of harsh ideas and sensible ones. On one particular page, the author used to phrase 'hit my horse' over and over again and in general made me cringe. Read more
Published on Nov 29 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Techniques are too harsh!
The title of the book sold me on it, but I quickly learned that you can't judge a book by its title. Read more
Published on Nov 2 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of useful information & easy to read
Mary Twelveponies obviously loves horses and she shares her experience with the reader in a very catching and easy to read way. Read more
Published on Aug 10 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand and use the techniques given.
Mary Twelveponies explains problems horses have that have begun by riders. She explains ways to undo the damage and have a re-union of horse and rider. Read more
Published on Aug 4 1999

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