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Resistance Free Training: The Basic Ingredients: Off to a Good Start

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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.

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.

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!

...and he says that anyone can do this in their own backyard. That thought scares me. I think this guy means well but some of what he does doesn't seem very resistance free at all. Tying the horses head to the girth doesn't seem to fall into the "gentle" category. I checked out his video and it was even scarier!! I worry about completely well meaning people who follow Richard's training methods!