The Horse Behavior Problem Solver: All Your Questions Answered About How Horses Think, Learn, and React

by Jessica Jahiel

Overview

Understanding your horse’s behavior is an essential aspect of creating a mutual bond of trust, respect, and friendship. In a handy question-and-answer format, Dr. Jessica Jahiel explains the language and logic of how horses learn and communicate, enabling you to interpret and properly respond to your animal’s quirky ways. From fear of the vet to unstoppable kicking, this guide provides proven techniques for helping your horse break bad habits, along with creative ideas for fostering a healthy relationship filled with love and affection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580175241
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	04/01/2004
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Jessica Jahiel comes to the rescue with The Horse Training Problem Solver, the third title in her popular Problem Solver series. In her informal yet informative style, Jahiel offers sensible answers to riders' most common training challenges. In a handy, accessible Q&A format, Jahiel uses real-life case studies to bring troublesome situations to life and then solves the problems with tested, proven solutions. The book's combination of basic training theory, effective solutions, and handy tips and strategies will help riders get the most out of every training session. Best of all, Jahiel breaks down training goals — from simple commands like "whoa" and "go" to complex transitions and ring figures — into simple building blocks, logical to both horse and human. Riders will begin to gain their animal's trust, develop realistic expectations, stay focused, and engage in effective two-way communication, ultimately resulting in a happier, better-trained, more enjoyable horse.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Dedication
Foreword by Moira C. Harris
Preface

Part 1 - On the Ground
1. Humans and Horses
2. Catching and Leading
3. Grooming and Handling
4. Medicatin
5. Vet and Farrier Visits
6. Tacking Up

Part 2 - Under Saddle
7. Moving While the Rider Mounts
8. On the Trail
9. Shying and Spooking
10. Herd-Bound, Barn-Sour
11. Napping and Bolting
12. Bucking and Rearing

Part 3 - At Home
13. In the Stall
14. In the Stall: Boredom Breeds Vice
15. Tying and Cross-tying
16. Herd Behavior and Turnout
17. Mares and Foals
18. Stallions
19. Geldings

Part 4 - Away from Home
20. Trailers: Getting in, Staying in, Getting out
21. At the Show or Clinic
22. Moving to a New Home
23. There's Always More to Learn 

Editorial Reviews

…filled with helpful information that will help you deal with your favorite equine friends.” —American Small Farm

“A ‘must-have’ for your bookshelf and a great gift for horsey friends.” — Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

“…fascinating, equally useful as a reference piece or to read straight through.” —Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

“Whether you’re looking to solve a particular problem, or just learn more about why horses do what they do, this volume is a handy and entertaining reference.” — Horse Rider

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