Basic Training for Horses (Doubleday Equestrian Library) (Paperback)

by Gaydell M. Collier (Author), Eleanor F. Prince (Author) "A horse is an individual..." (more)
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Product Description
Every aspect of basic horse training is covered in this informative book, from the psychological principles behind training techniques to dressage training, training to show, and training for endurance riding. Illustrated.

From the Publisher
Two experts tap their years of experience to present every aspect of basic training in both English and Western styles -- from psychological principles to dressage, show, and trail training.

B & W photographs throughout.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Main Street Books; illustrated edition edition (May 23, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385262388
• ISBN-13: 978-0385262385
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #202,284 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic All Around Information for the Horse Person!, June 29, 1998

By A Customer

I originally bought the companion book Basic Riding by these two knowledgeable horsewomen. Then someone recommended this book to me when I had to teach my horse how to work on a lunge-line. It is incredible how the authors are able to present their information to accommodate many levels of horsepeople - from beginner through advanced - for western/stock, dressage/hunter/jumper, driving, etc.

I recommend these books every opportunity I have for the teenage through adult horse person who wants to have a strong background in overall horse training and riding. During the last 3 years, since I have owned these books, I have gone back to them repeatedly. I only wish I had them 6 years ago when I returned to riding.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not so Basic after all!, March 16, 2006

By	Athenah (Missouri) - See all my reviews

My goodness this book is the gathering of knowledge I was just hoping for! It is not at all "just the basics". I am so pleased with this book, and my horse is doing wonderfully! It will be awhile before we cover those advanced topics, but I am certain we will get to those too. I highly recommend this read for every level of horse owner. It has something for everyone, beginner to advanced.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it love it love it, November 18, 1997

By A Customer

Although I am just a teenager (not even 15), I have been juggling ideas back and forth over what I wanted to do once I got out of college. I was thinking about a jocky, but I am getting to big (almost as tall as my older brother), I thought about a breeder, but then there was also the aspect of trainer and the rewards you get when done right and this book just about decided it for me. I got the book from the library and immediately after reading it, I asked my dad to buy it for me for Christmas. Horses have got to be the best creatures on earth and when you train them, the possibilities are endless. This book just goes to show that when you love something enough, go for it! You can do anything. In training, this book has got to be number one. It shows how to do EVERYTHING. Even train for Endurance Riding! *g* This book is the best and will always be on MY list of winners.