There are No Problem Horses, Only Problem Riders

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Summary: This author would be lost around horses without her WHIPS!
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"With all of the great books for horse people and horses out there, there's no reason to buy this book." That's what respected trainers told me. I wish I'd listened and saved having to throw it in the garabage, but I liked the (misleading) title and it was on sale, so I learned the hard way.

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Summary: Great reference book
Review: Although I enjoyed reading most of the book the first time through, it's true value became apparent as I referred back to it time and again. On my adventures with several different horses, I run into new and different challenges. I'll frequently pull Mary's book back out and read up on her suggestions. Down to earth, easy to understand.

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Summary: Great reference book
Review: Although I enjoyed reading most of the book the first time through, it's true value became apparent as I referred back to it time and again. On my adventures with several different horses, I run into new and different challenges. I'll frequently pull Mary's book back out and read up on her suggestions. Down to earth, easy to understand.

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Summary: Excellent clear, specific solutions to common problems
Review: As an adult beginner taking lessons, I found this book a terrific addition to my instructor's directions. I was able to better understand what my instructor wanted from me, when I was off the horse and could read (and reread). I trust it will help head off developing any problem behaviours also. The writing style is very readable. You'll enjoy having it as part of your library!

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Summary: Very informative and down to earth
Review: Great book for the beginer, has opened my eyes to a wonderful aspect of the horse world,

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Summary: Not very helpful
Review: I bought this book thinking it would be full of wonderful advice, but I really did not gain a thing from it. I get much better results from communicating with my horse, rather than threatening him. Also, the advice on mounting a tied horse is outright DANGEROUS! DO NOT DO THAT! When I started my horse, he was hard to mount, so I just taught him the verbal command of 'stand' (which I use for all kinds of other things too, not just mounting) and now he knows to stand quietly when I ask. I agree with another reviewer, Pat Parelli and John Lyons have much better advice.

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Summary: There are no problem horses only problem riders
Review: I have read and continue to use this book through-out my relationship with my horses. I unequivocally agree with both the reviewer from Canada and Singapore. The other reviewers seemed to have forgotten to read the book. This is a carry all tool for new and advanced riders who wish to co-exist happily with their horses. In addition to helping people with riding this book also on several levels helps people to understand how many other farm species see humans. Best of luck for your training and reading.

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Summary: "Great" is the bast word I can use to describe this book.
Review: I think that this book would be a valuable addition to any "horsemans library". Mary uses word and terms that are understandable to, not only,experienced horse people but also beginners. I have lent this book to two of my friends and never had it returned to me. I hope that will tell you how good of a book this is, especially since I am having NO second thoughts about buying it for the third time. I hope you will take the time to read this book. Mary has alot of wonderful, sensible suggestions on how to deal with the problem horse or the horse that just needs a little fine tuning. She focuses on the bad habits of the horse and how to effectively deal with them. I encourage you to read this book and add it to your library! Great book!!!

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Summary: This author would be lost around horses without her WHIPS!
Review: I've read it front to back so many times that I've worn out my second copy already! I find something that pertains to me or my horses every time I read it. It has helped me overcome simple misunderstanding to major problems. This book is a lesson on understanding your horses instincts and how those instincts play into your horses daily ranch life. I recommend this book to everybody who has ANY horse involvement.

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Summary: This is what I call my "Horse Bible".
Review: I've read it front to back so many times that I've worn out my second copy already! I find something that pertains to me or my horses every time I read it. It has helped me overcome simple misunderstanding to major problems. This book is a lesson on understanding your horses instincts and how those instincts play into your horses daily ranch life. I recommend this book to everybody who has ANY horse involvement.