Modern Horse Training (ePub)

Imagine this - You've just arrived at your barn. Your horse is waiting for you at the gate. He's eager to see you coming. Your visit is filled with laughter, great training, fun adventures, and lots of love.

Whether you're working with:

- a foal who is just learning,
- a youngster you're starting under saddle
- a rescue you're rehabbing,
- a mini who has captured your heart,
- an older retiree,
- or the horse who carries you on his back to a world of adventures

Modern Horse Training is a guide to a happy horse AND performance excellence.

Modern Horse Training is good training done well. That means being kind matters. Your horse isn't responding because he has to, but because he wants to. You'll be learning positive reinforcement teaching strategies that gain your horse's trust and cooperation. Written by the author of "The Click That Teaches: A Step-By-Step Guide to Clicker Training", the detailed instructions for each lesson are easy to follow, easy to teach.

Modern Horse Training leads to performance excellence. What do you dream of doing with your horse? Does it include soaring over fences, riding a beautiful shoulder-in, exploring a wilderness trail, entertaining your friends with your horse's fancy tricks? Maybe you just want to spend a relaxed afternoon sharing time with your lovely horse. It's all possible.

Modern horse training begins by teaching six foundation skills. These lessons form the building blocks for teaching all your performance goals. You'll begin with the Universals - those activities we all ask of our horses. This includes basic husbandry skills such as grooming, foot care, haltering, basic leading, saddling, routine medical care, trailering, etc. These lessons teach you how to teach your horse. By the time you're ready to tackle your more complex training and riding goals, you and your horse will be well prepared.

Modern horse training emphasizes good balance, both physical and emotional. The goal is a sound, happy horse who wants to be with you.

Modern Horse Training is about having fun and loving your horse. It will be easy to do.

Enjoy the journey!