In Search of Your Image: A Practical Guide to the Mental and Spiritual Aspects of Horsemanship [Paperback]

Jill K. Hassler-Scoop (Author), Jessica Jahiel (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1993

A book to help you answer your questions about life and horsemanship. A practical guide that will help you know and understand yourself better. In Search of Your Image shows you how to use your physical, mental and spiritual resources to improve the understanding and harmony you share with your horse. It is positive, encouraging and full of suggestions. It is an easy to read, step-by-step approach to help animal lovers discover ways to know and accept themselves through their love for and involvement with horses.

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About the Author

Jill K. Hassler-Scoop is an instructor, coach and clinician. She has a wide background; teaching since 1960, thirty-five years managing Hidden Acres Farm and then Hilltop Farm, twenty-five years of service to the USPC and twenty years of educational consulting. In her riding career Jill showed successfully in the hunter and equitation arena, at USPC Regional and National Rallies, and graduated a "B" from the USPC.

Product Details

• Paperback: 366 pages
• Publisher: Goals Unlimited Pr (1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963256238
• ISBN-13: 978-0963256232
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,878,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A longer rehash of Beyond the Mirrors, February 25, 2006

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This review is from: In Search of Your Image: A Practical Guide to the Mental and Spiritual Aspects of Horsemanship (Paperback)

I read Beyond the Mirrors loving the short, concise way the author explained her theories and provided additional food for thought. I picked up In Search of Your Image hoping the author would expand on her concepts presented in the previous book. I was dissapointed.

One of the first things that struck me was the author's continued references to a "workbook" when a search on Amazon.com and google did not turn up such a workbook for sale. Because the author refers to excercises in the workbook, but does not provide the means for the reader to duplicate the exercises in another notebook or journal, makes the excercises nearly useless.

Secondly, I felt as if I were getting a rehash of Beyond the Mirrors. Over and over and over again. The repetitive nature of the book tended to bore this reader, and while I usually devour anything having to do with horses and horsemanship, I found my attention wandering.

Her other title is a much better, much clearer explanation of her thoughts and theories. I doubt I'll be checking into this author's other works.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gives you a lot to think about, December 15, 2000

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This review is from: In Search of Your Image: A Practical Guide to the Mental and Spiritual Aspects of Horsemanship (Paperback)

A very interesting book that really lets you get in tune with the reality of riding. It is not just a hobby, or sport it really can have an affect on you. This book shows you how to relax, be in tune with your horse, and it lets you understand that you and your horse do feed off eachother. If you are calm and relaxed, your horse will feel that and do the same. I recommend it for any serious rider... with a lot of experience, or little. There is always something to learn and be aware of.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time, July 23, 2004

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This review is from: In Search of Your Image: A Practical Guide to the Mental and Spiritual Aspects of Horsemanship (Paperback)

I found this book unreadable and in need of professional editing. The author continually references "Your workbook" which is not included. I found it annoying and of no value whatsoever. Save your money.