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"Heather Smith Thomas's explanations are practical and solid. This is advice you can rely upon." - Cherry Hill, horse trainer and best-selling author of How to Think Like a Horse
Teach your foal or horse to become a calm, confident , well-balanced partner with this indispensable training guide. Heather Smith Thomas outlines her expert approach to developing a positive working relationship between horse and handler in clear prose and step by step photos.
Whether your goal is to start a young horse , retrain one with bad habits, or take your horsemanship to a new level, you'll find sound, sensible advice for every riding discipline.
Topics Covered Include:
- Basic Safety procedures on the ground and in the saddle
- The importance of ground work
- Handling and training youngsters, from birth to age two
- Retraining a neglected, reluctant, or spoiled horse
- Trailer training horses of all ages
Heather Smith Thomas is the author of Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, The Horse Conformation Handbook, Stable Smarts, and Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle. She raises horses and cattle on her family ranch in Salmon, Idaho.