Breaking Bad Habits in Horses: Tried and Tested Methods of Overcoming Faults and Vices in Both Horse and Rider

by Jo Bird

Book Overview

Horse fanciers soon learn that every horse has its own distinct personality. Like human beings, some are easy-going while others are difficult. In this handsomely produced and beautifully illustrated book, an experienced trainer presents a practical and humane approach to solving the most common equestrian problems. Each problem is identified and described, its probable causes are analyzed, and several remedies are suggested. Problems fall into three...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764134698
• ISBN13: 9780764134692
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Easy to follow, well-organized reference guide

This practical reference-guide is clearly written and easy for any horse person to follow. The book is organized by problem, and each problem features excellent full-color photos, possible motivations behind it, and suggested solutions. Sensible and enlightening for a beginning-intermediate horse person. Some may be review for the more seasoned pro. It's also reassuring to be able to open a book and say "Ah ha, there we are, so that's what's been happening." If you are looking for a practical, illustrated, meat-and-potatoes problem solving guide, this is an excellent choice.