How to Think Like a Horse

Believes that every greater human/horse relationship benefits from a greater human understanding of what motivates horses, how they experience the world, what makes them happy, and what worries them. The author presents simple training methods that draw from the insights and information presented.

Any horse owner, from beginner to advanced, will find information of value in this book. The author's tone is authoritative without being condescending, and the layout makes it easy to grasp nuggets of knowledge even at a glance.

Horse & Rider, March 2007

If more of us read this book, there might be a lot less whip-cracking, bolting, and biting in our daily lives. BOTTOM LINE: Your horse suggests you pick this one up.

Horseman's Yankee Pedlar, January 2007

Hill first guides the reader through the physical, mental, evolutionary and social processes that lead to common equine behavioral traits. She then relates how that knowledge can be applied practically and routinely at the barn to create an effective partnership between horse and humanIn short, a multitude of considerations ultimately affect how well a human communicates with his or her horse when mastering new skills and Hill capably addresses them all with insights she's gained from her lifetime of equestrian experience.

Western Horseman, January 2007

Each chapter is packed with specific, sensible, and useful information on every aspect of the horse from the physical to the mental and from the emotional to the social.

America's Bridle and Bit, August 2006

Packed with fascinating facts, it draws you in to the horse's world before you know it.

Knight Equestrian Books

Préface
Understanding how your horse thinks can help you reach your training goals faster and enhance the special bond between horse and rider.

Auteur

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.

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What's Your Horse Telling You?

Equine behavior makes perfect sense when you understand a horse's survival instincts and fears and know what makes him feel calm and confident. As noted horsewoman Cherry Hill describes your horse's basic needs, routines, and responses to sights, smells, sounds, and touch, you will learn to anticipate his reactions and adjust your training methods accordingly. Your lasting reward will be a solid relationship with a curious, trusting, adaptable, and eager-to-please equine companion.

Contenu

Chapter 1: Becoming The Horse
Why Think Like a Horse? What a Horse Needs What Horses Don't Like Humans and Horses How to Become Part Horse

Chapter 2: The Horse's Senses
Vision Hearing Smell and Taste Touch Reflexes * Proprioceptive Sense

Chapter 3: The Physical Horse
Seasonal Changes Digestive System Skeletal System * Hoof Growth

Chapter 4: The Nature of the Horse
Bonding Pecking Order The Battle of the Sexes Horse Play Curiosity or the Investigative Behavior * The Nomadic Lifestyle

Chapter 5: Routines
The Horse's Biological Clock Shelter Self-Preservation

Chapter 6: Good Behavior, "Bad" Behavior
The Spirit of the Horse Temperament and Attitude Natural Horsekeeping * Domestication Pressures

Chapter 7: Horse Timelines
Life-Stage Characteristics * Development Timelines

Chapter 8: Communication
Reading a Horse's Body Language The Subtleties Vocal Language How to Communicate with Your Horse Voice Commands

Chapter 9: Learning
The Brain Mental Processes Learning Principles Behavior Modification Behavior Modification Techniques Repetition Shaping

Chapter 10: Training
Training Philosophy Training Goals Physical Development Content of a Training Session A Typical Training Session

Epilogue
Glossary
Recommended Reading
Index