Good Horse, Bad Habits: Practical Solutions to Problem Behavior in the Barn, Under Saddle, and Out in the World: Practical Solutions to Problem Behaviour in the Barn, Under Saddle and Out in the World - Softcover

Heather Smith Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570766215 ISBN 13: 9781570766213

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

A go-to manual for any horse owner, this book addresses a range of equine behavioural problems, from the mild - refusing to stand still or tail rubbing, for example - to the severe, such as rearing under saddle or attacking other horses. With topics broken into four main categories - bad habits in the stable, on the ground, under saddle, and on the road - noted rancher and horse book author Heather Smith Thomas dissects each issue by addressing the source of the problem, providing practical solutions, and discussing what to do if the fix doesn't stick.

About this title

Product Description:

American cattle and horse rancher Heather Smith Thomas presents practical solutions to 130 common problems, whether in the barn, under the saddle or out in the world.

Review:

I really like this book! It is such a great idea for horse people because it leads them deeper into understanding the psychology behind many horse behaviour and training issues. People tend to read only what they think they need to know, but here, even if they only read one problem-and-solution because it's related to an issue they are actually dealing, they will have learned something valuable - and hopefully, reading one will lead to reading another, and another, and... --Rhonda Massingham Hart, author of Trail Riding and Among Wild Horses

Horse owners owe it to their equine partners to help them overcome bad behaviours and allow them to become more useful, manageable, and ultimately wanted...Thomas provides amateur equestrians and experienced horsemen alike with the necessary resources to curb troublesome equine habits. --Gwen Rizzo, editor/publisher of Polo Players' Edition

About this edition

• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1570766215
• ISBN 13: 9781570766213
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 308