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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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 Zusammenfassung Train your horse to embrace a life around humans. Focusing on developing the skills vital for every domesticated horse! this guide stresses the importance of creating an atmosphere where both trainer and horse can overcome fear and cultivate mutual respect. With a series of tests to gauge your horse’s knowledge and training exercises to enrich and strengthen your horse’s comfort around people! you can increase attentiveness! boost confidence! and help your horse reach his full potential. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents What Do Horses Need to Know? Part One - No Fear Chapter 1 No Fear of People Chapter 2 No Fear of Restriction or Restraint Chapter 3 No Fear of Things Chapter 4 No Fear of Restriction by People with Things Part Two - Leadership and Partnership Chapter 5 Respect Chapter 6 Attitude and Attention Chapter 7 Patience Chapter 8 Yielding Part Three - The Work Chapter 9 Forward into Contact Chapter 10 Bending and Flexing Chapter 11 Steady and Straight Chapter 12 Lateral Work Chapter 13 Balance Chapter 14 Pulling It All Together Chapter 15 Goals Afterword Index ...
