Description: "What Is Wrong with My Horse?: Fixing Problems DIY & Step-by-Step" A book by Keith Hosman, John & Josh Lyons Certified Trainer For sale (AND SIGNED BY) the book's actual author! A book full of solutions for the horse owner. In three parts. Section I: "Fright" in it's myriad forms. Section II: Neglect your lawn, get weeds. Neglect your car, break down. Neglect your horse... collect trips to the ER. Here's what you need to know to keep your horse tuned-up and out of trouble. Section III: Step-by-step fixes for the most common problems faced by horse owners. Paperback, Language: English, Unillustrated (no photos), 151 pages - - -DESCRIPTION: This book provides simple and objective training for the unbroke horse, from 1st-time bridling and saddling to sacking out, bridle work from the ground, pre-mount work, and your (necessarily short) first ride. You'll learn proven methods, tips to keep you safer, and tricks to save time.You are a horse owner with problems. This is a book with solutions.This book is dedicated to every horse owner who has seriously considered leaving the gate open and spilling a trail of corn out to the highway. I've been there, my brothers and sisters. I feel your pain. Horses can be an amazing high - but can also drive ya nuts faster than you can say "Why would you do this to me when I pay all the bills?"This book is also dedicated to all you folks who, new to horses, ignored all sensible advice and bought a young horse, figuring you could "learn together." Doubtless, you're starting to doubt the sanity of that decision... but relax, it's our little secret. Cram what you can of this material each night; amaze your friends in the morning.Section I: The lion's share of challenges faced by riders and owners revolve around some form of "fear," the rider's - or the horse's. Here we deal with "fright" in it's myriad forms.Section II: Neglect your lawn, get weeds. Neglect your car, break down. Neglect your horse... collect trips to the ER. Here's what you need to know to keep your horse tuned-up and out of trouble.Section III: Find step-by-step fixes for the "most popular" (notice the quotes?) problems faced by horse owners.CONTENTSSECTION I: FEAR, IN ALL ITS FORMSHow your horse gets scared has everything to do with how we go about fixing it.Retraining the Flighty or Bratty HorseHorses are herd animals and instinct tells them that there's gotta be a boss. If it's not you, it's gotta be them. Here's how to get and maintain control.Covered:- Whoever Moves First, Loses- Scared of My Horse- Despooking: Scary Things- Despooking: Scary Moments- Despooking: Scary Places- Say Good-Bye to Mr. Jiggy- How to Slow Down Your Too-Fast Horse- Calm Down NowSECTION II: Keeping your horse on the straight and narrow. Today's actions determine the horse you'll ride tomorrow.Perfect the First TimeIf you're guilty of being a bit heavy-handed (as evidenced by a stiff-as-a-statue horse) here's a Top Five Horse Training Concept that will soften your horse fast.6 Easy Ways to Improve Your TrainingSix horse training tips, each designed to simplify your training and make big changes fast.Rider ChecklistsHere are 3 "Rider Checklists." Together, they'll keep you safer - and accelerate your training to boot.The First Thing I DoHere's the first thing you should do with your horse today - and with any horse that's "new to you."When You Get On, Do This FirstHere's one small thing you can do to keep your horse's attitude in check - and prevent mount-up problems from taking root.Is My Horse Hard to Train... Because of His Feet?If your horse stumbles, cranes his head to the ground, takes halting steps, doesn't want to "move out," or has grown irritable, it might be that his feet are hurting him. Here's how to tell.SECTION III: OVERT VICES Here's how to fix some of the most common problems you might face with your horse: easy, objective, step-by-step.Covered:- Biting Horses- Cinchy Horses- Horses That Won't Go- Leading Stubborn Horses- Help! Picking Up Feet TO PURCHASE, CLICK "BUY IT NOW" OR "ADD TO CART" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. Tags: afraid, answers, behavior, behaviour, equestrian, equine, horsemanship, methods, program, questions, spooky, troubleshooting Meet Your Author (and Seller!) Keith Hosman, Utopia, TX USA Keith Hosman is a John Lyons Certified Trainer and lives near San Antonio, Texas and divides his time between writing how-to training materials and conducting training clinics in most of these United States as well as in Germany and the Czech Republic. About Keith Hosman See what I'm selling (Tip: Buy 2 or more items... save on shipping!) See only books written by Keith Hosman
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Modification Description: This book has been signed by the author, Keith Hosman.
Signed By: Keith Hosman
Book Title: What Is Wrong with My Horse?
Original Language: English
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 8 in
Topic: Horse Training, Equestrian Sports, Horse Riding, Horses
Subjects: Animals & Pets
Item Width: 5.25 in
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Age Level: Adults, Young Adults
Publisher: Keith Hosman
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Modified Item: Yes
Edition: First Edition
Series: Horse Training How-To
Publication Year: 2012
Era: 2010s
Country: USA
Author: Keith Hosman
Genre: Animals & Pets
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 6 oz
Number of Pages: 151