Horses in Translation: Essential Lessons in Horse Speak: Learn to "Listen" and "Talk" in Their Language

by Sharon Wilsie

Overview

With her landmark first book Horse Speak: The Equine–Human Translation Guide, trainer Sharon Wilsie upended conventional methods of human–equine communication (using words and ropes, for example) with her clear classification of the language horses use with each other (body, breath, and intent), as well as an unparalleled explanation of how we as humans can effectively mirror it. Learning to “listen” and “talk” to horses in their language, instead of expecting them to comprehend ours, is a milestone in the progressive philosophy of horsemanship, helping find positive solutions to behavior and training problems and ultimately leading to fewer misunderstandings between horses and humans.

In her much–anticipated follow–up, Wilsie uses true stories to relate examples of “problems” and how they were solved using Horse Speak. Her engaging narrative introduces readers to dozens of real–life scenarios from different barns, various disciplines, and riders and handlers with contrasting experiences and backgrounds. Wilsie highlights her Horse Speak process, the clues that point to the best course of action, and the steps she takes to connect with horses that have shut down, grown confused, or become sulky or aggressive for any number of reasons. The result is a book full of incredible insight and exciting possibilities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570768590
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	05/15/2018
Pages:	248
Sales rank:	549,944
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Sharon Wilsie has enjoyed a professional career as a horse trainer/rehabilitation specialist, intercollegiate coach, and riding instructor. She has also been a Reiki Master/Teacher since 1992. Wilsie has developed and implemented a number of programs over the last decade, including volunteer training groups for horse rescues and therapeutic riding centers, Equine Assisted Learning courses, and hundreds of workshops and seminars relating to Equine Facilitated Therapies, alternative training methodologies, and rehabilitation methods for difficult horses and horses with PTSD. Wilsie has worked with students from all ages, including at-risk youth programs. Her passion for helping both people and horses understand themselves and each other better led her to develop the system called “Horse Speak®” and the book of the same name, which has become an international bestseller translated into seven languages, including German, Dutch, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, and Polish. She is also the author of Horses in Translation and the DVD and streaming program Horse Speak: First Conversations (sharonwilsie.com).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Part 1 Read This First 3

Chapter 1 Introduction 5

Chapter 2 Horse Speak Philosophy 13

Chapter 3 7 Keys to Horse Speak 37

Part 2 True Stories 53

Chapter 4 My Horses, My Teachers 55

Chapter 5 Silver 65

Chapter 6 "O" Finds "X" 85

Chapter 7 The Truth Is Out There 97

Chapter 8 The Horse on the Hill 121

Chapter 9 Hope Heals 141

Chapter 10 The Journey Home 153

Chapter 11 When Horses Talk Back 169

Chapter 12 Healer Horses Getting Healed 183

Chapter 13 Brand New Old Friends 193

Chapter 14 The Mare Who Said "No" 213

Conclusion 231

Index 233

Editorial Reviews

"In her new book Horses in Translation, Wilsie tells true stories of how serious “problems” can be solved using Horse Speak, like this one, about an OTTB and the woman who desperately wanted to connect with him." —Equine Info Exchange

“Anyone who loves and owns horses will find Sharon Wilsie's book Horses in Translation a joy to read! … You don't want to miss this book!”—EquineVIP.com

“Wilsie is a gifted storyteller… I was enthralled, and kept coming back for more…. Horses In Translation deserves a place on every equestrian's shelf who seeks to keep an open mind and constantly learn.”—HorseNation.com

"If the idea of learning about horse whispering through real-life examples interests you, add this to your reading list!" —Equine Journal

“I liked how well this book was written. It has a beautiful flow. Despite the technical speak, it was easy to read and visualize what the author is sharing. —Equestrian Next Door

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