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by Bill Dorrance (Author), Leslie Desmond (Author) "HORSES ARE INTELLIGENT AND THEY CAN MAKE DECISIONS..." (more)
Key Phrases: slobber strap, indirect feel, halter knot (more...)

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A refreshingly straightforward and commonsensical approach to better communication with your mount-and therefore, better horsemanship

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Expert horseman Bill Dorrance chose the name True Horsemanship Through Feel because feel is the language of horses. Learning that language can expand any horseman's knowledge and abilities - whether they are learning to rope, ride, or start horses. In language that is generously detailed and packed with meaning, Dorrance directs our attention to the many subtle things there are to notice about the ways that horses and humans operate. In these pages, he urges us to reach toward a deeper level of insight into horses and ourselves, as he ladles out a wealth of helpful information. With hundreds of illustrations, True Horsemanship Through Feel takes you step-by-step through the basic struggles that have characterized horse-human relations for centuries. Drawing on his years of experience, Bill Dorrance crafted a book that imparts the knowledge only previously available by word of mouth. (8 1/2 x 10 3/4, 400 pages, b&w photos)

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (November 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1585743216
ISBN-13: 978-1585743216
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #352,498 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Title Says it All, July 1, 2000

By	Linda Alldredge (Cataldo, ID USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: True Horsemanship Through Feel (Hardcover)

True Horsemanship Through Feel could not be any more appropriately titled. As others have stated, there are no quick fixes here, only the door to a new relationship with your horse for those willing to pay attention to the little things that make all the difference.

I have trained two horses since purchasing this book and reading it over and over. Neither horse carried a rider until they were four. Both come down out of their lush pasture if they THINK we might go riding. I take care of them, to include trimming their feet and saddling them in the pasture, without putting a rope on them. I'm very happy with the way they turned out. My horses want to be with me and look to me for reassurance. They are a pleasure to be around and are just as "broken" after a three month layoff as they were the day the snow started flying.

This book is a great addition to the horsemanship library. Don't be put off by the price--most horse books may be cheaper, but they only get read once. This one will be read over and over. Take the time to study "True Horsemanship Through Feel" and you will find new depth in your other videos, tapes, and books on round-penning and non-threatening horse-training. It doesn't replace the others--it adds value to them. The understanding you will gain will allow you to find and stand on common ground and to help develop your own style that works for both you and your horses. It is all about communicating in terms the horse can understand. The understanding and communication will set you free.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Natural Horsemanship, February 5, 2000

By	Willis Lamm (Nevada, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: True Horsemanship Through Feel (Hardcover)

This book is not for someone looking for a quick fix. Bill and Tom Dorrance and the other natural horsemanship authors provide the reader with more or less an operator's manual for the horse, explaining how and why a horse responds (operates) to various stimuli including the rider and handler.

Horsemanship is (or should be) a skilled athletic endeavor. No athlete worth his or her salt would undertake a sport without first understanding it. These texts aid in building a strong foundation in the horse from which things like loping, lateral movement, transitions and similar activities flow. The premise is simple. Understand the horse, keep him mentally clear and physically in balance, work in harmony, develop the "whole horse" and succeed.

Want a quick fix? Trade the horse in for a video game. Want your horse to work well? Understand what he is and cover the basics.

The Dorrances understand horses. Leslie Desmond, no lightweight herself, is good at explaining things. If you want to understand your horse, this is the kind of material you should be reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars True Horsemanship Through Feel, January 20, 2002

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This is an outstanding book for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of horses and improve their horsemanship. Bill Dorrance is true to life and his lively spirit shines through in this book. He is successful in explaining how to use "feel" to get things working for you and your horse. Bill is consistant in his approach and stresses a good foundation which is important no matter what your riding discipline. How wonderful that Leslie Desmond was able to capture this matster horseman's techniques in print. I could not put this book down until it was finished. Within days of trying some of the techniques in this book I saw subtle but good changes in my horses. This book is an excellent resource to be used. If you work with horses, you should read this book. It will open your mind to this better way, horsemanship through feel, and will get feel working for you and your horse.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Master Horseman's Words and Wisdom
I place True Horsemanship through Feel high on my list of favorite books by the "masters". It was one that introduced me to concepts that changed the direction of my focus. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Pamela DeMuth

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Feel
The training execises are good and typical of natural horsemanship; the explanations that emphasize "feel" amount to "cowboy pyscho-babble". Read more

Published 14 months ago by W. E. Baehr

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2.0 out of 5 stars Tedious Writing
I'm sure, somewhere in this book, there is the information that I was seeking. It's obvious that many people were able to get through this book and learn a great deal. Read more

Published on November 8, 2006 by Katrs

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the effort if you want to learn...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars The basis of horsemanship!
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