Monte Foreman's Horse-Training Science [Hardcover]

Monte Foreman (Author), Patrick Wyse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1985

Monte Foreman was one of America’s foremost trainers of horses and riders, and many advances in western training have come from his years of research into the action and interaction of horse and rider—research aimed at improving their athletic ability as a team. It was Foreman who first applied still and motion-picture photography to the sport of riding, to determine beyond doubt how horses move most naturally and efficiently. His training methods are applicable to all kinds of western and English riding.

Monte Foreman’s Horse-Training Science introduces beginning and advanced riders to Foreman’s method, which he taught successfully in clinics for many years with Patrick Wyse, his first accredited instructor. Step-by-step instructions and more than 300 photographs and drawings explain how to execute the turn on the forehand, the side pass, leads, the posting trot and the natural depart, flying lead changes, balanced stops, rolls, and spins. The horse-and-rider team that becomes proficient in the Foreman method will enter a whole new world of enjoyment, performance skill, and competitive achievement.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A look at the almost visionary techniques of one of the most revolutionary horsemen our country has seen.”—Horse Illustrated

“You’ll find tips in this book that may help yousmooth your pattern into a winning one.”—Quarter Horse Journal

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Monte Foreman spent his professional life working with horses—as a cowboy, arena performer, U.S. cavalryman, polo player, competitor, and trainer.

Patrick Wyse is a full-time professional riding instructor who trains and films the techniques of more than 600 students each year at Horse Wyse Ranch near Townsend, Montana.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press; 1st edition (August 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806115831
• ISBN-13: 978-0806115832
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #564,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Horsemanship From A Pioneer In Video Analysis, December 2, 1999

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Sue Muir (Lynnwood, Washington, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monte Foreman's Horse-Training Science (Hardcover)

Monte Foreman's Horse Training Science, was written by Monte Foreman and Patrick Wyse, his long time student and his first certified insrutuctor, who has also been my instructor and mentor for nearly 30 years.

To really appreciate this book, a little background is helpful. Monte Foreman pioneered the use of video analysis in the study of how and why horses and riders interact.

Back in the days when almost everybody just leaned back and jerked the bit to stop a horse, Monte Foreman started taking home movies of good riders in various situations. He taped the same horse/rider combinations stopping while roping a calf, and stopping in a reining class. The differences in the horses and riders were astounding! Because of this, Monte started developing his own method of stopping horses, based on the calf roping stop. Horses trained in this method would stop balanced and relaxed from the rider's subtle signal, instead of getting suddenly yanked into the ground, as was commonly done.

Foreman also used video analysis to develope more effective methods for lead changes, roll maneuvers, and other elements of his training system, dubbed the BASIC HANDLE.

This method has been proven with thousands of students of Foreman and co-author Patrick Wyse. They focus in the book on practical and humane training methods, that have stood the test of time. Although this book is dated, the information is and always will be relevant.

In this age of "Horse Whisperers" who all seem to have some kind of hidden secret, Foreman and Wyse teach that all the elements of horse training can be learned by any student with enough time and desire to achieve it.

Monte Foreman's passing on was a tremensous loss to the equestrian world, but co-author Patrick Wyse is still teaching and training in clinics all over the North America, and at his home in Townsend, Montana. More about Patrick Wyse can be learned from his website, www.HorseWyse.com.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable to All Horse Trainers, August 25, 1999

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[e-mail] (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monte Foreman's Horse-Training Science (Hardcover)

I am so pleased that this classic has been resurrected. It offers instruction that is clear and logical. This book made a lasting impression on me 25 years ago, and I heartily recommend it. Its techniques helped me to achieve many blue ribbons with my horses.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book!, December 15, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Monte Foreman's Horse-Training Science (Hardcover)

A very informative well written book. Great for allowing average rider to get there horse handy with all the basic reining moves you could want. While I dont always agree with all he has to say I beleive that he has the horses best interest in mind. There are some things that have changed due to the times but his basics are still very good