Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners: How You Should Behave So Your Horse Does Too [Hardcover]

Kelly Marks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002

Monty Roberts' protegee Kelly Marks shows you how to communicate with horses through eye contact and body movements, then shows you how to teach them "the rules" of good behavior.

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“I could not recommend a better teacher of my methods anywhere in the world than Kelly Marks.” -- Monty Roberts, author of The Man Who Listens to Horses

From the Publisher

Horses need to be taught the “the rules” of good manners. They can’t be expected to automatically know what constitutes a human’s idea of acceptable behavior. This is why Monty Roberts’ protégée, Kelly Marks, maintains that people must learn to communicate with horses through eye contact and body movements—a language horses can understand and one that builds a foundation of empathy and trust between horses and humans. Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners begins by explaining the philosophy and concepts behind Kelly Marks’ techniques, then moves on to foundation exercises and groundwork training—including “join–up” techniques—all presented in easy–to–follow text and illustrations. The second half of the book looks at specific problems and how they may be solved by using considerate and consistent training methods. Kelly Marks, a former champion jockey and show jumper, now trains horses full–time. She is the originator of the Monty Roberts Educational Courses Worldwide and her own Intelligent Horsemanship program. An Equestrian Edge Book Club Selection

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570762147
• ISBN-13: 978-1570762147
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #650,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #53 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Horses > Showing & Training

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book!, January 26, 2005

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A. Spegel (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners: How You Should Behave So Your Horse Does Too (Hardcover)

If you could only buy one horse book, this would be it! This is a "must have" for all horse owners - I cannot stress this enough. I have read several books, but this one is my ultimate favorite and stands above the rest. We need more writers like Kelly Marks who truly understand the nature of the horse and how to handle and care for them humanely. If you do not own this book, I cannot recommend this book highly enough. You will be so amazed with the knowledge you will gain. For example, for behavior problems, this book teaches you to understand what your horse is trying to tell you, and to look to yourself for the answer, instead of looking for that quick, possibly inhumane, solution. She wants you to ask yourself, "Why is my horse doing this," as this is an important basis to determine a solution. Her psychological perspective will knock you off your socks. Not only will you have fun learning about your horse, but you will also have fun learning neat facts about yourself. She also provides excellent exercises that will help you to successfully build a wonderful relationship with your horse. There is so much important information in this book that you do not want to miss. Please read it; you and your horse will be so happy you did. :-)

P.S. This book would also make a perfect gift for any horse lover.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful teacher, December 27, 2005

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L. England - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners: How You Should Behave So Your Horse Does Too (Hardcover)

The following is a copy of an email I sent to Kelly recently.

Hello Kelly,
My name is Laura and I live in California...I need to thank you for your inspiration....I purchased your book....How to teach your horse perfect manners....2 months after I purchased an 8 yr old Morgan gelding...He was a barrel racer and had terrible manners....With time and patience and tips from your book i was able to catch him and join up....Also taught him to stand still to be mounted...This even the trainer could not do...Anyway
My husband is interested in a horse that is kept out where i board my Morgan....The new horse is a 6 yr old Quarter horse...When I asked the stable owner if I could work with this horse her response was...."If you can catch him, he is uncatchable"....With patience I caught him.,,,It took 20 minutes but I did it....My husband has no horse experience except to ride a rental horse, so he sat back in awe as I worked this "Uncatchable" horse....I handed my husband the lead rope and said "There you go" He said "You looked like the lady in the book you have" I couldn't have been prouder....We took the horse to the stable and groomed him....He seemed to like it...
So today I went to the ranch...Just me....And went to the horse's pasture...3 minutes later I have the "Uncatchable" horse again in halter....This time we went to the round pen and I have to tell you that we joined up in less then 4 minutes....he so wanted to be with me,,,,he kept turning and looking at me.....but I kept him going for a few circuits then released pressure and turned away.....he walked right up behind me.....and followed me....I cried....

My husband then showed up.(I called him and told him to come). I taught him how to halter and then stepped out of the round pen....the horse Joined up with my husband....I cried again....My husband was literally beaming with pride....He then took the horse for a nice walk around the stables....

I have to again thank you....I can catch the most uncatchable horse at the boarding faciliy thanks to your book.....Much to the amazement of the stable owner,,,,who states she has never been able to catch him.....She said he was a cowboy horse and they had to rope him to catch him.....NOT anymore....Now he is my husbands horse....
Thank you.


Also I may add that a few days later after working with my husband and teaching him the right body language, he was able to approach the horse and halter him, in pasture.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful and Immensely Enjoyable, July 30, 2005

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Licensed Therapist "LB" (Southeast, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners: How You Should Behave So Your Horse Does Too (Hardcover)

As an Equine (and Human) Therapist, I have to connect with horses in a professional setting quickly in order to do my job effectively whereby the horse can gain the most benefit in a limited amount of time. While there is definitely an innate ability one either does or does not possess in connecting with animals, Ms. Marks can help hone your skills and teach you safer horse handling. This helps make the horse feel more secure in your presence. A horse that feels safe will act safely. I feel strongly that even the most advanced horseman can benefit from reading it and have placed it on my "recommended reading" list at horseholistics.com.