Clinton Anderson's Lessons Well Learned: Why My Method Works for Any Horse (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Melinda Kaitcer (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Delivers just what the clinician promises in his preface—real solutions for real riders with real problems."  —Western Horseman magazine

"A practical, user-friendly guide to his method of establishing respect and control for English and Western riders."  —Horse Illustrated magazine

"The results are impressive, and the horses flourish. Anderson shares his skills."  —American Quarter Horse Journal

Product Description

Through personal insights and dynamic color photographs, this engaging handbook examines the unparalleled effectiveness of the Downunder Horsemanship® method of horse training. Influenced by lessons learned from the horses themselves, this guide explains how the training process developed and entertains as it educates. Written in basic, practical language, this manual clearly demonstrates how to apply the knowledge to everyday equestrian activities and shows how Downunder Horsemanship® works for any horse.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570764352
• ISBN-13: 978-1570764356
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,283 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Clinton Anderson's Best Book Yet:, November 18, 2009

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It's an easy read for those of us time-challenged multi-taskers who rarely have time to finish an entire "conventional" horse-training book.

It's a GREAT guide to the progression of Clinton's training method and covers what Downunder Horsemanship MATERIALS (videos in particular) one should study at each step of the way. I like it a lot more than his first book - this one should be called "DownUnder Horsemanship for Dummies" (or "The Ten-Minute DUH Manager") - it is so well-organized and will make a terrific reference manual for those of us who want to go back and fill in the "holes" in our horses' educations. Maybe they will come out with a small-format paperback we can keep in our pocket at all times.

It lists 20 lessons horses have taught him and that you will need to understand in order to teach YOUR horses. For those of us who are Mark Rashid fans, Clinton's new book strikes a chord; each lesson kicks off with a story about a particular horse whose particular "issue" or "issues" added another building block to Clinton's education.

Plus, though I've read the story of Clinton's evolution from "just a normal kid" to the leading trainer of SEVERAL generations, somehow this book clarifies that progression in a very entertaining and illuminating manner. I am ever so much more in awe of his talent than I was before, and yet the book isn't written in a bragging manner. In fact I'm not sure even CLINTON realizes how remarkable he is.

What I love about it is that at times you actually believe that if YOU apply yourself to the study of horsemanship as assiduously as did Clinton, you might grow up to be famous. Me, I'd happily settle for being able to train TWO horses to a decent degree of accomplishment - MY two. This book will help a LOT. And I'm only halfway through it.

I love the title of the last chapter - truer words were never spoken - something about most people who hope to turn the corner in their horsemanship quit before they ever get to the corner.

In my estimation this book will definitely take you AT LEAST to the corner. Read it, keep it handy as a reference tool, apply its lessons to your own horse and you can, like Clinton, go wherever your dreams may take you.