Dream Horse

Beyond the Dream Horse - A Revealing Perspective on Attaining a True Relationship

by Michael Bevilacqua

Beyond the Dream Horse - A Revealing Perspective on Attaining a True Relationship describes how turning around many standard beliefs about horses and training can allow an honest relationship to flourish. True experience providing a different perspective and insight that help remove the self-created wall that often seperates people from horses. This is not about herd behaviour, rather it is about the astounding possibilities that exist between horses and humans. It is about achieving the elusive relationship of which is often only dreamed.

“Some horse books are educational, some are inspirational and some, like this one, are both. His story has special interest because the decade in which the journey occured, 2000 to 2010, happens to be a landmark in the 5000 year history of horsemanship. As he writes, it was a period during which a ‘wave of change’ occurred.” -- Robert Cook, FRCVS, PhD, Professor of Surgery Emeritus Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine; Chairman, BitlessBridle Inc.

“Michael’s from-the-heart, fascinating accounts of his own journey and interactions with horses provide insight into genuine understanding along with solid ideas for experiencing better relationships. These captivating and affirming recounts - modestly, yet confidently and truthfully written - say it all.” -- Randi Peters, Natural Horse Magazine

"Beyond the Dream Horse is far too good to miss out on. An inspirational read, that any horse lover should have. Michael Bevilacqua writes with passion and his love for horses, in a way that is clear and easy to understand. It is a beautiful example of what every horse owner can achieve: A complete understanding relationship between human and horse. An amazing book that I will continue to read again and again!" -- Suzanne Escobar - Spain

"I found this Beyond the Dream Horse very helpful, imparting a rounder, fuller view of this journey we are on with our horses. It has been amazing to me that Michael's experiences learning and teaching his horses is so supportive....the emotional and visual help I am getting from this book is huge!" -- Kathie Takach - USA

"Some people are content to look at pictures of horses, to read stories about them, and to pet their noses at the fair. Some people want to create art by painting on the canvas that is a horse They will make marks on the horse according to their nature. A horse will know a person by the marks he makes. Some people know how to listen to the stories the horses tell. Grass, oats, sun, trees, ropes, humans, saddles, bridles, carts, shoes, and bandages. The horse will reveal her love and pain to any human who will take the time to listen. A master is one who listens to the horse and then chooses the paint that the horse wants to display. Together they decorate the world around them. A person would be well advised to study these notes of such a master." -- Stormy May, Filmmaker / Producer of The Path of the Horse

"As a new horse owner, I found myself wandering in the maze of all the training methods and approaches available today. None of them spoke to me ... none of them spoke to my heart. Until now. Yet, the author does not describe an approach or a method. Instead, he shares an entirely different way of being with horses. Michael Bevilaqua truly loves horses and candidly shares his many experiences of feeling and thinking differently about standard horse training. He heard what the horses were saying to him and found that it is possible to have a relationship based on mutual trust and love - to share a unique language. Beyond the dream Horse tells the story of how he left behind the old ways and set out on a new path, without force, bridles, pressure of any kind, dominance, or restraint. Having ultimately found his way to Nevzorov Haute Ecole (NHE) and becoming the School's Worldwide Representative, he clears up common misunderstandings about NHE, its research, and its unique way of being with horses. Michael's writing is clear, open, honest, and heartfelt. Novice or old hand, if you have horses in your life, you owe it to them to read this book." -- Monica Butschek, USA

"I have read a lot of books on horsemanship, but I must say that Beyond the Dream Horse is unique. What I want to share about it is the strong evocative power included in this book. A lot of 4D images! When I am with my horses, I think of several passages of that book. I recollect the images and perceive the variety of experience one person can make with horses, a full range! It is certainly a window on Michael's heart and love for horses. That window is wide open and by looking through it, I smile out of deep joy. I smile because with simple words, genuine images this book brings me back to The Journey, my Journey. Every single Journey of each of us is different from each other, athough we can see true similitudes. As usual I am the one who looks at what connects people instead of what separates them and I would like to encourage people to get into the book and take part of Michel's Journey with horses. Maybe that open window will attract their hearts too." -- Natascha Smargiassi - Switzerland

"I loved the openness of Michael's words. His humbling journey is a joy to read." -- Jane Feasey - UK

About the Author:

Thanks to horses Michael Bevilacqua left behind a standard life in the city to follow his heart. It was a reconnection to horses, nature and his true self.

Quickly drifting further from standard training methods he discovered the beauty and simplicity of allowing honest relationships with horses. Through his business, Equi-Forme, based in Quebec, Canada, he adhered to his own way of training and instruction and positively changed the lives of many horses and people.

To promote the welfare of the horse, he helped to build the international side of Nevzorov Haute Ecole and became the Senior Representative. As a writer, his articles have touched the hearts and minds of horse owners around the world. His horse training business has been replaced with educating people. Regarded as a true master and a gifted teacher he is sought after to give seminars that help to bring out the best in our horses and ourselves.





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