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Problem Solving: Preventing and Solving Common Horse Problems

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Provides practical, straightforward solutions to problems that face all horsemen at one time or another. Focuses on safety and effectiveness of the techniques for both horse and rider. Credits and draws on the philosophies and logical approaches taught by Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, Buck Brannamans and others of substance in fostering a spirit of partnership and good will. If a person will sincerely apply the techniques outlined with consistency, self-discipline and with a good attitude, things will surely improve for their horses and for them. Extensively diagramed and photographed to provide visuals. A favorite read.

I use Marty Marten's Problem Solving I and II to help me work with my new Quarter Horse. I was bucked off a little over a month ago while penning cattle, which forced me to re-examine my groundwork and my riding. I've used Marty's exercises since then, and they have worked well to build a more relaxed and trusting relationship with my horse and to make me much more consistent in working with him on the ground and in the saddle.

The books are full of photos and diagrams that help explain the concepts that Marty is trying to get across. I've found that when I get the exercise right, my horse gives me the exact response predicted in the book, and if I get it wrong, my horse tells me that too. My horse is listening to me and is giving me the attention and respect that were lacking before we started Marty's program.

Most other clinicians are marketing machines -- you need to buy their sticks, strings, videos, bridles, saddles, bits, etc. Marty's groundwork just requires a good rope halter and lead and he doesn't sell them. His mounted exercises just require a good snaffle bit and he doesn't sell that either. As far as I know, Marty doesn't sell videos, and his books are so well written and illustrated that you don't need them.

I've got a library full of horse training books by all of the big names but Marty's Problem Solving books are the ones I take with me to the barn every day.

The book is very informative and has a lot of detail that is helpful.

good suggestions and helpful pictures to show what the author is saying. would recommend it!!

Provides practical, straightforward solutions to problems that face all horsemen at one time or another. Focuses on safety and effectiveness of the techniques for both horse and rider. Credits and draws on the philosophies and logical approaches taught by Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, Buck Brannaman and others of substance in fostering a spirit of partnership and good will. If a person will sincerely apply the techniques outlined with consistency, self-discipline and with a good attitude, things will surely improve for their horses and for them. Extensively diagramed and photographed to provide visuals. Book's only been in print for a few months and mine is already dog-eared! A favorite read.

This book is great for folks wanting a detailed hands-on instruction manual! It is thoughtful and helpful in working with any horse, not just problem horses.

I absolutely love Marty Martins approach and easy to understand and follow book. My trainer lent me the book to use when I received my wild mustang for the extreme mustang makeover. I had great success and was able to avoid creating any problems with my mustang! I returned the book to my friend and went out and bought one to keep on hand! Every horseman/woman should have this book handy!

The book has a LITTLE good information. The largest problem it has is that it ALWAYS refers back to the first volume. If you don't have the first, which is hard to find at times, its pretty much useless to read.

I found this book very difficult to follow. He is trying to answer too many questions in one book and the information becomes very confusing instead of sticking with the basics.

May consider writing several books and breaking them down to the different levels instead of trying to cram it all in one do it all book.

Horses are like people they come in all different sizes, shapes, and intelligence. The book you need for guidance needs to be as such to fit the horse's needs, so you can train them properly.