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Understanding Horse Behavior: An Innovative Approach to Equine Psychology and Successful Training Paperback – June 17, 2007

by Lesley Skipper (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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This authoritative discussion of horses’ psychological and emotional needs will change your perception of human-horse interaction forever.  Author Lesley Skipper asserts that a new perception of horses as thinking, feeling creatures is not a matter of sentimentality, but of ethical responsibility. Skipper presents the latest training techniques, methods to help your horse cope with the demands of training and competition, the different approaches required for different breeds, ways to deal with the stress of travel and transportation, ethical techniques for correcting bad habits and behavior, and more. This guide, quite simply, will propel you toward a happier, healthier relationship with your horse.
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  1. Print length
    144 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Skyhorse Publishing
  4. Publication date
    June 17, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    7.75 x 7.8 x 10.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1602390517
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1602390515
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"Offering an innovative, successful, 'user friendly' approach to understanding the behavior of horses and the successful training of them, 'Understanding Horse Behavior' provides horse owners with effective training techniques, expert insights into the equine world, and invaluable instructions on helping a horse cope with and adjust to the rigorous demands of training and competition....The perfect introduction for new horse owners." -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Lesley Skipper is the author of Inside Your Horse's Mind and Let Horses Be Horses. She has contributed to multiple magazines, including Horse & Rider and Equine Behaviour. She and her husband have their own stud farm in England, where they breed Arabian horses, study their behavior, and enjoy their company.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse Publishing; First Edition (June 17, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1602390517
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1602390515
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 7.8 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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F. DuMars
5.0 out of 5 stars I have had strictly trail, and mountain horses that ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2015
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I have had strictly trail, and mountain horses that I trained myself. If I could have had this book 45 years ago it would have saved me a lot of time, and pain. The book that helped me back then was "The Mind of The Horse". It is hard to find now.
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Debbie J
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015
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Good information.
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dark horse
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent review of the subject
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012
This book is an excellent review of basic horse behavior as it pertains to horse training, I found it to be an outstanding book but it isn't a book on how to train your horse. It is not a scientific study and is not extensively referenced, it was written for the lay public

The author briefly covers many controversial topics, pointing out among other things that most horses are improperly housed, that the dominance hierarchy paradigm used by many if not most trainers is severely flawed, and that positive reinforcement is by far the best way to train a horse.

This book was written as an introduction to the subject and certainly isn't a complete review but even if you already know a lot about horse behavior and have read Paul McGreevy and George Waring you will undoubtedly pick up some valuable insight.

The second half of the book is on breeds, travel stress, competition and some other topics that I did not find especially interesting or enlightening. I would have preferred this space to have been devoted to expanding the sections on horse behavior. A more extensive bibliography would also have been appreciated.
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Ms. C. L. Wardle
1.0 out of 5 stars AVOID
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2012
Guilty of horse abuse, both the author and her husband banned form keeping horses for life. Do not support this author.
4 people found this helpful
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pickymom
2.0 out of 5 stars Title somewhat misleading
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2007
I got this book in hopes that it would explain how to "read" a horse and what certain reactions or movements by horses meant, but it really doesn't at all. It really is just a very general book about the nature of horses based on what they would naturally do in the wild. If you're looking for specific information about training or riding or bonding with your horse, or reading him, this book will not help. If you want to learn more about what is more natural for a horse, such as how it is fed, how much foraging it is allowed to do, then there is some info. here.
12 people found this helpful
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Skeptic
1.0 out of 5 stars Horse Abuse
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2012
This woman just had her horses taken away, one of which had to be put down, because of abuse. Have fun reading.

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