Essential horse speak : continuing the conversation : fundamental communications for training, riding and caring for your horse

Wilsie, Sharon (author.). Wilsie, Laura, (photographer.).

Summary: "Internationally renowned horse trainer and behaviorist Sharon Wilsie takes her ground-breaking Horse Speak techniques of communicating with the horse using body language similar to what he uses with other horses to the next level. She introduces new concepts on the ground and in the saddle that help people and horses better understand each other"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781646011476 (paperback)
Physical Description: 380 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
regular print
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Publisher: North Pomfret, Vermont : Trafalgar Square Books, 2022.
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

General Note:

"Featuring a dictionary of gestures, postures, signals, translations, and conversations"--On cover.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part one: Horse speak essentials. Introduction: Transitioning from an old model to a new vision -- Solidifying basic language skills -- Observing the horse's environment and movement signals -- Knowing the buttons and what they do -- Understanding herd dynamics and your horse's type --- Exploring the circular nature of horse conversations -- Starting the conversation outside the box -- Inviting the horse to come with you -- Advancing your body langugage at liberty and on the longe line -- Riding with a new perspective -- Part two: The dictionary of conversations. How to say... ; How to fix... ; Messages from the horse.