The Difficult Horse - Understanding and solving riding, handling and behavioural problems

'Problem' behaviour is usually more of a problem for the handler than the horse, which is likely to have established patterns of behaviour as a way of helping himself feel safe in situations he finds mentally and/or physically stressful. This book provides insights as to why a horse may develop unwanted behaviours.

About the author

Karen Bush holds the BHS Intermediate Teaching qualification and worked in several riding schools before becoming a freelance instructor. Over the last thirty years she has written regularly for numerous equestrian magazines and is the author several books about horses.Sarah Fisher runs the TTouch UK Centre from her farm near Bath and teaches around the UK and abroad for rehoming centre staff, welfare organizations and animal care givers. She has been involved with horses since the age of four and a passionate admirer of donkeys since her childhood. She is a regular guest on a variety of radio and television programmes and writes for national and international publications. She is co-author of The Difficult Horse (Crowood).

Summary

'Problem' behaviour is usually more of a problem for the handler than the horse, which is likely to have established patterns of behaviour as a way of helping himself feel safe in situations he finds mentally and/or physically stressful. This book provides insights as to why a horse may develop unwanted behaviours.

Product details

• Authors: Karen Bush, Sarah Fisher, Fisher Sarah
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.10.2012
• EAN: 9781847974273
• ISBN: 978-1-84797-427-3
• Dimensions: 189 mm x 246 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 492 g
• Illustrations: 120 colour photographs, Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert, Raster, farbig
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; PETS / Horses, Horses & ponies, SPORTS & RECREATION / Animal Sports / Equestrian, Horses and ponies: general interest, Riding, showjumping & horsemanship, Riding, showjumping and horsemanship