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Summary: This book explained it all, in a very good readable way !
Review: Mark Rashid is the first autor explaining his ways of solving many problems appearing around horse, in a very nice and humane. He is one of a view not telling that HE is the one who knows it all. Read this book, even if your horse has no problems..... it will change your point of view.
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Summary: Excellent training material for both horse and owner
Review: Mark Rashid offers his experience in a well designed and thought-out format. He continually reinforces the main idea behind successful horse training and that is to get the horse to WANT TO do what you want him to do. Mark accomplishes this with lasting positive results. His book is as entertaining as it is informative. A must for a real horse-lover's library.
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Summary: I found this book very entertaining and informative..
Review: Mark Rashid's book was one of the best books I have read in awhile. It was very intertaining plus it gave me many ideas of what training tips I could use with horses. I found him sensitive but at the same time practical and down to earth. This is a good reference book to have in your library.
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Summary: Considering the Horse
Review: Mark Rashid's style is informal, telling myriad stories of problem horses and his approach to understanding them. This is insightful, good reading material and the book is hard to put down! Though not necessarily a precise "how to" book on exact training techniques, Rashid's book is filled with introspective reviews of past successes and failures. Rashid implores readers to consider their own relationships with horses through his clear and highly descriptive accounts of the injured psyche of many horses. He is willing to explore feelings and emotions, and how they affect our relationships with horses. Rashid examines a great deal of conflict between horses and people, and explains the reasons for both. Obviously, he advises the reader to use self-examination and introspection when dealing with horses. This author does a great job of explaining the difference between "Alpha=Aggression" and "Alpha=Co-existance, Respect (mutual) and Harmony" between two different species; man and horse can get along if only we would stand back and think about what we are "saying" to our horses by what we are doing to them. Rashid has the ability to explore his innermost feelings and emotions in dealing with horses, yet apply a down-to-earth approach when handling them. He also allows that there are certain problem-horses for which there seems to be no recourse or solution, no "fix-it". In cases of this type, the horses in question have apparent innate mental disorders; they are neurologically or physiologically abnormal equines which are dangerous and, like people with similar difficulties, are suffering. Again, his ability to really "see" the horses he describes in this book brought about his understanding of their maladies-a testiment to his abilities.
His approach calls for us as handlers and care-takers (and/or riders) to take a good and accurate look at how we treat our equine counterparts...do we really respect them, listen to them? Are we the cause of their poor behavior? Are they talking but we're not listening, or worse yet, have they shut-down all attempts at communication (depression)? What can we do about it? Are we willing to change our approach--willing to really "see"?
I especially enjoy Rashid's detailed descriptions, whether he is describing the size of one family's dog to the behavior patterns of individual horses. His use of the English language is delightful, very descriptive and interesting. He brought forth innumerable chuckles from this reader with his ability to see humor in the day-to-day business of life and living!
Rashid's respect for horses is evident, and his stories are informative as well as entertaining, and sometimes sad. He makes a great statement for the horses in our world. If we would but listen to our horses, they likely wouldn't resort to "yelling" in an attempt to be heard. I have personally found this to be true...horses that have restorted to biting and kicking in order to be heard have long been ignored. They have tried to relate their issues, but their attempts have failed. Finally and desperately they act out, and then we wonder why. Rashid begs that we would explore what our horses are saying to us and consider our actions when dealing with them. His ability to relate his experiences with horses make this book just plain good reading.
I also bought "Horses Never Lie" by Mark Rashid, and previously purchased "Horses Don't Lie", by Chris Irwin. All three books compliment each other, and consider that human emotion is sitting at the root of the problem in many horse's lives.
I found that purchasing both of Rashid's books helped me to better understand each. I would recommend both books.
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Summary: A must for any and every owner of a horse, at every level.
Review: Mark relates his years of experience, through tales of lessons learned. His format for expressing his learning is unique, and refreshing. His 'story telling' technique is one that gets to the point and you leave the book with a greater understanding of the equine world, and of your horse as well. Thank you Mark, for your second hand gold.
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Summary: Extremely Inspirational
Review: Mark shares his short stories about lessons learned and problems solved. Not the typical step-by-step book on horse training. Each story inspires the reader to look at every situation independently and from the horse's point of view. Mark also conducts clinics around the country where he uses his passive leadership techniques to help people better work WITH their horse. His clinic schedule is available on his website - look it up!
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Summary: Couldn't Put It Down!
Review: My eyes were stinging as I tried to stay awake to read more! This is an amazing book, which shows the "Common Sense" and caring needed to truly enjoy your horse. I can't wait to get the other two books and attend one of his clinics with my horse. 8/22/01 I attended one of Mark's clinics in July and I was even more impressed by him in person! He works with everyone and their horse on an individual basis, satisfying your every need. I couldn't have asked for more in a trainer. In person, he's exactly as he writes - down to earth, warm and caring. If you love your horse, you'll attend one of his clinics.
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Summary: A concept worth considering
Review: This book (along with his other) is an intriguing, interesting and practical book but it is important to note that Mark Rashid has written about a concept rather than a surefire list of training techniques. By understanding this, you can really appreciate Mark Rashid as a brilliant horseman well able to apply his skills to writing as he has done. He has earnt my respect as a horseman and as a human being who is doing the best for such noble creatures that he obviously adores. Two thumbs up!
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Summary: Considering the Horse
Review: This book as well as all of Mark Rashid's is a MUST read for anyone involved with horses. He helps us connect to their spirit instead on only viewing them as machines for our service.I recommed his work often to help my clients their horses as the special gifts they are. Prudence Heaney
Two Time Tack (Saddle Fit Consultation)
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Summary: A 'must read' if you care about your horse
Review: This book is easy to read and is one of those rare books that can actually entertain and teach you at the same time. It is written in short story format. Mr. Rashid covers various problems common to horse owners, with more than one way to approach each problem depending on the possible cause. It is organized so as to be an easy reference if you need a refresher on a particular problem. I would also add that the artwork in this book, done by Mr. Ron Ball, is in itself worth the price of the book.
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