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"Inside you'll find: Explanations of the 'conditioned response,' the Five Control Points, and how to recognize and use a 'give.' Advice for building the horse's confidence, knowing when to 'push,' and most importantly, how to be fair. Lessons in conscientious use of the round pen for teaching movement, turning, and inviting the horse in. Progressive steps for preparing for first rides and having them be successes. Tips for developing the back-up 'whoa,' and seat stops without stress. Exercises for achieving a correct and soft collection." -- From back cove
About the author
Sean Patrick has been working on his
horsemanship as a career since 1992, spending over a decade as a high-country
guide and packer at the McLean Family's Tsylos Park Lodge in the West Chilcotin
Region of British Columbia, Canada. There, Sean guided international clientele
into the rugged mountains of the Pacific Coastal Range for weeklong pack
excursions. Sean also led various other horseback trips, guided fly
anglers on the Chilko River and Lake, and escorted big-game enthusiasts into
the alpine on horseback.
Sean earned his BA at Trent University in Peterborough, Canada, as
well as receiving a horseshoeing certificate from Oklahoma's Horseshoeing
School in Purcell. In 2004, Sean joined the John Lyons Certification Program in
Horse Training at the Lyons' facility in Parachute, Colorado.
Sean is a two-time competitor at the prestigious Road to the Horse
and loves to share his horsemanship at home and around the country and clinics
and expos. He now focuses on performance-horse training,
reining, colt-starting, horsemanship instruction, and writing. He has
published over 180 equine-related articles in various magazines as well as his
bestselling book
The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke, which is also
available in streaming video form. Sean trains and operates his
horsemanship school from Pioneer Trail Reserve(R) in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
(seanpatricktraining.com).
Summary
The ultimate guide to the “complete” riding horse—whether a performance, working, or “just for fun” prospect.
