Note: Books are categorized by
experience levels 1, 2, and 3. This is to help you determine which books
are appropriate for your experience. Levels are explained on
the Riding School.
In the same anecdotal format famous to
him, Mark Rashid narrates how one horse taught him many lessons about
horses and training. As inspiring, entertaining, and educational as his
three previous books (see below). A must-have for a true horse lover.
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Considering The Horse By Mark Rashid Here is a book that excels beyond description. It is less of a problem solver and more of an attitude adjuster. Mark addresses common problems in this book and provides innovative and effective methods of solving them. A must read for every horse person.
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This book is a gem. It should be on every horse person's shelf. Mark shows how everyone can become their horse's chosen leader rather than an alpha leader. Beautifully written with inspiring true stories that will touch your heart. Words cannot express how valuable this book is to your equestrian education.
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Can be seen as a sequel to his previous book, Considering The Horse. Written in story format, Mark shares his experiences in most captivating writing. He arms the reader with knowledge and the tools necessary to train their horse in a kind and natural way. This book will become one of your all time favorites. No kidding.
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This is body language from a French perspective. Adorned with numerous
color photos, this book will show you how to teach your horse many
things from ground manners to piaffe without contact. (Read
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Based on ground-breaking research with wild horses, The Natural Horse vividly describes how domestic horses can be made happier and healthier through an understanding of what nature intended for the horse. As a horse owner or person who works with horses, this knowledge will help you: provide natural care for your horse. (Read
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Horses Don't Lie : What Horses Teach Us About Our Natural Capacity for Awareness, Confidence, Courage and Trust By Chris Irwin In Horses Don’t Lie, Chris Irwin, one of the most successful horse whisperers in North America, shows us that horses have much to teach us about ourselves when we strive to understand their behavior. Based on more than twenty years of working with, training, and observing horses, Irwin explains why trust and honesty are essential elements in building relationships with horses, and why the sensitivity and awareness that characterize a horse’s perception of the world are qualities we can
use to enrich our own lives. (Read
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