How to Think Like A Horse: The Essential Handbook for Understanding Why Horses Do What They Do (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"…an eye opener…Hill's book is the essential handbook – not too technical yet seriously written from her 30 years of experience." (Southern HorseStyle )

an eye openerHill's book is the essential handbook not too technical yet seriously written from her 30 years of experience. (Southern HorseStyle )

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“Any horse owner, from beginner to advanced, will find information of value in this book. The author's tone is authoritative without being condescending, and the layout makes it easy to grasp nuggets of knowledge even at a glance.”

Horse & Rider, March 2007

 

 

“If more of us read this book, there might be a lot less whip-cracking, bolting, and biting in our daily lives.  BOTTOM LINE: Your horse suggests you pick this one up.”

Horseman’s Yankee Pedlar, January 2007

 

“Hill first guides the reader through the physical, mental, evolutionary and social processes that lead to common equine behavioral traits. She then relates how that knowledge can be applied practically and routinely at the barn to create an effective partnership between horse and human…In short, a multitude of considerations ultimately affect how well a human communicates with his or her horse when mastering new skills and Hill capably addresses them all with insights she's gained from her lifetime of equestrian experience.”

Western Horseman, January 2007

 

“Each chapter is packed with specific, sensible, and useful information on every aspect of the horse from the physical to the mental and from the emotional to the social.”

America’s Bridle and Bit, August 2006

 

“Packed with fascinating facts, it draws you in to the horse's world before you know it.”

Knight Equestrian Books

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (May 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580178359
• ISBN-13: 978-1580178358
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,504 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Think Like A Horse?, August 1, 2006

By	Giddyap (Poway, California) - See all my reviews

Great book. Bought it for my 14-year-old who thinks she knows it all. She has learned some interesting facts and applies that to her own horse. It has made her understand the horse instead of just reacting. Highly recommended for any level horse rider. You will learn at least one thing you didn't know before you picked up this book.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, July 14, 2007

By	Rachel A. Ingalls (River Falls, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a delightful book full of information and insight from an often under-appreciated trainer. Cherry Hill covers everything from development to grooming to behavior to training.
Information which is normally strewn across several horse books comes together in this single volume. This is a must-read for every horse enthusiast.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How To Think Like A Horse, December 22, 2006

By	V. Mellema (Amarillo, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Cherry Hill always has great books that are both interesting and informational. I have several in my home library and this may be the most useful one that I own. The horse is so much more complicated than people realize and if you are able to understand what your horse is thinking then you will be able to be more successful in anything and everything you do with your horses. The book has been an excellent source of information for training my own colts and understanding what they are thinking when you are trying to get them to respond to what you are asking them to do.

Cherry Hill is a great trainer and writer. She has a great way of explaining training procedures and offers excellent information on how to make training easier on both the trainer and the horse. Your horse will thank you for reading this book!