Horsemanship Through Life [Paperback]

Mark Rashid (Author), Shihan Eric Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2005

More than just techniques for horseriding these are principles for a more fulfilling life.Here is a compelling meditation from renowned horseman Mark Rashid on all the ways that the principles we apply in our dealings with fellow humans can apply to our relationships with our horses, and vice versa. Horsemanship Through Life is about awareness, learning, teaching, honesty, integrity, and much more. It is about more than tips or technique; it is about principles to live by. It is about taking ownership of and responsibility for our lives and relationships with horses and humans. It doesn t take long to read, but will be with you for life. Experience the profound lessons of this nourishing book.

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About the Author

Mark Rashid is an internationally-acclaimed horse trainer known for his ability to assess situations from a horse s point of view. He has committed himself to finding quiet but effective ways to resolve even the most difficult problems with horses and gives dozens of clinics each year, as well as private lessons. His clinic format of one-on-one work with horse and rider is immensely popular and has gained him legions of fans around the world. Rashid is the author of Considering the Horse; Whole Heart, Whole Horse; Horses Never Lie; and Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse. His books have been translated into several languages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: 3D Press (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555663648
• ISBN-13: 978-1555663643
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Trainer and clinician Mark Rashid has been a guest on NPR's The Horse Show and was featured on the PBS Nature series. He is the author of seven books, including A Good Horse is Never a Bad Color and Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is pure Mark Rashid. If you love horses and riding, you'll keep and read this book for the rest of your life., October 8, 2005

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Stuart Feen (Grayslake, IL) - See all my reviews
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For any of us who know Mark Rashid, this book is pure Mark Rashid. As I read the book I could hear his voice speaking the words. This is a book you'll want to share with your friends and relatives, whether they are horsepeople or not. This is a very thoughtful and thought provoking book about horses and life. It is about: awareness, learning, teaching, honesty, integrity and much more. It is about principles more than techniques. It is about taking ownership of and responsibility for our lives and relationships with horses and humans.

This book is profound and simple all at once. It doesn't take long to read, but will be with you (and your horse if you have one) for life. It is about "the price of the ticket".

Stuart Feen
Grayslake, IL

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Whole Lot More Than Horsemanship, October 25, 2005

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Nancy N (Salem, OR) - See all my reviews

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Horsemanship Through Life is awesome. Mark really bares his soul and has written a very personal book. The thoughts and journeys shared here will not only make one a better horseman, but a better person all the way around. For those of you that have not met Mark in person, you may think this book is a bunch of hooey...but it truly is the essence of the man, Mark Rashid. Mark is a man of integrity whose horsemanship ALWAYS has what is best for the horse at heart. Mark is a great teacher and truly a master of horsemanship and an ever evolving student of life. This book touched me deeply. Attending Mark's clinics and reading his books has had a profound effect on both my horsemanship and my life. I am proud to call him my horsemanship sensei.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD LINK BETWEEN MARTIAL ARTS AND HORSEMANSHIP, March 21, 2006

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Dan Cooksey "corralesdan" (Corrales, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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I was a bit leary when I found out that Mark was going to talk about his experiences with a martial arts program as I don't care for the spiritual aspects of many of them. I was very pleased when I read the book and found how he applied the practical aspects of Aikido to horsemanship. Mark is a good author and a very good horseman. It was a pleasure to read how he continues to learn and grow. That's a good incentive for this 60-year old horseman.