Horse Training

Not so long ago, people spoke of breaking horses, not horse training. Thankfully humans have learned better.

“For what the horse does under compulsion, as Simon also observes, is done without understanding; and there is no beauty in it either, any more then if one should whip and spur a dancer.” Xenophon

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TLC Barrel Horse Training

by Tina Spangler

This book will help you with everything from training a barrel horse from the beginning with a solid foundation to fixing problems that arise and teach you TLC's barrel training program. TLC's training program has helped 100's of barrel racer reach their goals and dreams with their horses inside and outside the arena! more

Back Country Basics

by John Kinsey

Western Horsemen's latest book is a "No Games-No Gimmicks" horse psychology approch to owning, handling and training your horse.

Based on the 2003 HPA's award winning series, Mike Kinsey brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and integrity not found amoung entertainer-clinicans. His Horsemanship for Horseman is refreshing. more

Bobby's Diaries - Straight from the Horse's Mouth to You

by Jenny Pearce

Australia

Bobby's Diaries is for people who want to know how to listen to their horses and connect to their horse's minds in an extraordinary way. It's a roadmap to use the awesome relationship produced by REALLY listening, to get great practical results in the saddle.

Like so many others, get the results of a gifted rider by following the roadmap that came straight from Bobby's "mouth" to you. more

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Horse Training Success

by Phil Tragear

Australia

Say goodbye to any bad habits or misbehaviors from your horse. more

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Trail Horse Adventures and Advice

by Judi Daly

USA

Tired of arena riding?

Do you find the show ring not enough?

Do you and your horse need a new challenge?

Do you hear the trail calling you?

Maybe you've taken your horse out on the trail and found out it wasn't as easy as you thought it would be. Your horse was frightened, uncooperative or wouldn't even walk down the driveway without another horse to follow. more




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Imprint Training of the Newborn Foal

By Robert M. Miller D.V.M.

Here is a how-to book for hands-on horse people, especially those who work with foals. The book explains procedures in step-by-step format with helpful black-and-white photos. The reader learns how to lay the foundation of much of what the foal will need to know to grow into a useful and manageable horse. Imprint training makes the foal – and later the horse – safer, quieter, and easier to handle. Large paperback, 152 Pages

Imprint training.

****My family and I followed the advice as written in this book. Our foals have been “in-your-pocket” horses and ponies, much less fearful and easy to train. Our horses seems happier because they have less to be afaraid of. I recommend this book.

Sharon, Arkansas

I haven't read this book, but under Sharon's tutelage, I discovered how easy and natural it is to do. Plus, I have seen the results of her studies. This must be a great book!

John, Arkansas _________________________________________________________________

Establishing Respect & Control for English and Western Riders

by Clinton Anderson with Ami Hendrickson

Real Horses. Real Riders. Real Problems. Real Solutions.

Clinton's new hardcover book presents a realistic, step-by-step training approach that you can apply to your own horse at home. Throughout the book, you will see each new exercise as it is presented to two riders (one western and one english) and their horses. Neither person is a professional rider or trainer and neither horse has done any of the exercises before. This book gives you first-hand insight from the riders themselves about their difficulties, breakthroughs, challenges and rewards and the suggestions Clinton gives them about how to be more effective with their training techniques. As a reader, you see each new exercise as it is presented to these participants, and through step-by-step photographs you gain greater understanding of the entire training process.

Horse training books by Clinton Anderson,

I would highly recommend books/videos or clinics by Clinton Anderson. I had the pleasure of observing a class taught by him at an Equifest held in Wichita, Kansas a few years ago. The man has extreme talent with horses. He has the concept of positive and negative reinforcement down to a science.

Dawn, West Virginia _________________________________________________________________

The Ultimate Horse Training and Behavior Book: Enlightened and Revolutionary Solutions for the 21st Century

by Linda Tellington-Jones with Bobbie Leiberman

Linda Tellingto-Jones website

This is a must have book.

Sharon, Arkansas ________________________________________________________________

Trickonometry

by Carole Fletcher

Carole Fletcher's website

****I recommend this book. Carole explains the outcome you want and gives step-by-step instructions so you and your horse can accomplish it.

Sharon, Arkansas

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The Click That Teaches

Riding with the Clicker

by Alexandra Kurland

Your Clicker Training Manual for the Life of your Horse is a comprehensive training guide will take you from clicker basics to advanced performance. The book is divided into Six Sections.

Clicker training.

I have used clicker training with ponies for ground manners and tricks. I highly recommend this type of training. Clicker training was first developed as a way to communicate with dolphins in a training situations. I t works on an immediate reward for a correct action. Very effective training tool.

Sharon, Arkansas _________________________________________________________________

ANSWERS TO YOUR MULE QUESTIONS

by CINDY K. ROBERTS

Cindy Roberts website.

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