5432160
9781599211237
This easy-to-follow instruction guide provides a training system to create a steady, bombproof horse that respects and trusts his handler for a lifetime. Using a method that she developed while training therapeutic riding horses, longtime horse trainer Lisa Wysocky shows how to use a toolkit of everyday itemssuch as halters, lead ropes, long lines, plastic bags, toys, towels, and voice commandsalong with a variety of specialized ground exercises, to desensitize and build confidence with horses of all types and in all disciplines. The result is an unflappable horse that quietly accepts sudden or loud noises and unusual objects and/or situations. Illustrated with black-and-white photos throughout the book,My Horse, My Partnerhelps horse and human forge an amazing bond as they go through this process together.Wysocky, Lisa is the author of 'My Horse, My Partner Teamwork on the Ground', published 2007 under ISBN 9781599211237 and ISBN 1599211238.
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