Many riders and horse owners have no idea how intimate and beautiful the relationship with a horse can be. Most horse people will at some point encounter problems in their daily contact with their animals or when riding without being able to find any real help from the 'experts' or so called 'horse whisperers'.

Objective and sound, this book shows how mutual trust and respect are the key to a fulfilling partnership between man and horse. Every horse looks for and needs a trustworthy leader, should a human in the eyes of a horse fail to inspire confidence, the horse is forced to assume responsibility for himself. As soon as the human understands how the effects of his actions are perceived by the horse and how he can establish a twosome 'mini-herd' as the basis for a successful relationship, leading to a true friendship with his equine partner in sport and play.

Contents include:

• Why ranking is important
• Realistic 'partnership' and friendship with horses
• Know how: work on ranking
• Challenges facing the human 'leader'
• Communication through energy

Linda Weritz M. A. is a specialist, passionately devoted to the training and behavioural therapy of horses, who has worked with the best known horse trainers and therapists in the world.

Paperback
Postage band B