The long-awaited second book by renowned horseman Richard Shrake, founder of the innovative Resistance Free method of horse training and riding. Highly illustrated with color photos.
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This book is written and designed as a ³road map² for people wishing to train horses in a way that sets aside traditional methods of ³breaking.² Richard Shrake¹s unique Resistance Free system will help anyone interested in creating a good horse approach training in a logical, progressive way. He offers a step-by-step system that eliminates trial and error ‹ a method that is productive for neither trainer nor horse. In Resistance Free Training, he explains how to evaluate oneself as a trainer and to choose the right horse, then text and photos lead the trainer through all the steps: tying, leading, round-pen work, longeing, ponying, saddling, mounting, and basic saddle work. Throughout, the goal is always to make training positive for the horse and safe for the handler. Richard Shrake has been training, riding, and judging horses for three decades. He maintains an active seminar and clinic schedule throughout the United States as well as in Germany and Australia. His previous books include Resistance Free Riding and Western Horsemanship. He lives in Oregon.
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Shrake's Common Sense Ways,
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This review is from: Resistance Free Training: The Basic Ingredients: Off to a Good Start (Hardcover)
Having attended 2 of Richard's 5 day sessions, I can assure you that his methods are completely safe. They are logical insights into a horse's instincts and the way we react to them. His books and videos are easy to follow, step-by-step guides to training, not by extreme force but by gentle pressure. Amazingly his ways work and they do not involve expensive gear and hours of intense riding. I have seen him work wonders with horses of all breeds and experience. This book is worth checking into if you want simple, common sense day to day training.
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This review is from: Resistance Free Training: The Basic Ingredients: Off to a Good Start (Hardcover)
I've read a lot of "horse books," and this is one of the better ones. Richard Shrake explains his philosophy simply and in detail without going overboard. He makes the exercises understandable and easy to remember. This book was recommended to me for help in training my new young 2-year-old horse, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is training or re-training, or simply getting to know a horse better.
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LOVE THIS BOOOK!,
By Brittney Hanson (Oregon) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Resistance Free Training: The Basic Ingredients: Off to a Good Start (Hardcover)
I bought this book a few years back when my colt was a yearling. It has great technichs that I have used numerous times on many different horses. And in response to the comment about 'tying the horses head to the girth' YOU DIDN"T READ IT RIGHT. HE said to check them to the sturip NOT the girth. He said the girth is a non moving element and should not be used for lack of realistic give and take.
Well worth the money! It is a GREAT book!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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Horses are fun. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
building obedience, training pen, haunches turn, longe line, poll pressure, forehand turn, longe whip, long lining, preparatory command, neck measurement, rein aids, lazy horse, inside rein, pony horse, square pen, side reins, round pen, left rein, right rein, curb bit, young horse, stiff side, older horse, ground drills, pony rider Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Twelve-Step Program, Phase Two, Preparatory Commands, Phase One, Phase Three, Rhythm Collector, Phase Four, Connector Bit, King Fritz, Pizza Theory, Build the Partnership, First Saddling, Attitude Test, First Bridling, Hip Out New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Horses are fun. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
building obedience, training pen, haunches turn, longe line, poll pressure, forehand turn, longe whip, long lining, preparatory command, neck measurement, rein aids, lazy horse, inside rein, pony horse, square pen, side reins, round pen, left rein, right rein, curb bit, young horse, stiff side, older horse, ground drills, pony rider Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Twelve-Step Program, Phase Two, Preparatory Commands, Phase One, Phase Three, Rhythm Collector, Phase Four, Connector Bit, King Fritz, Pizza Theory, Build the Partnership, First Saddling, Attitude Test, First Bridling, Hip Out New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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