How to Keep Your Horse Calm and Relaxed: Techniques for Hacking, Schooling and Competing (Understanding Your Horse)

For riders who want to handle horses safely and to avoid accidents, a horse must be obedient and respect discipline. This book is not only a guide for safety-conscious riders who want an obedient horse, but also offers advice, plenty of exercises and a profound knowledge of a horse's natural behavior. Step-by-step, it explains how to train a horse to be a pleasure to own. It gives advice on the necessary equipment, how to work with fences and obstacles, how to establish a training schedule at home, how to work with difficult horses, how to avoid accidents, and how to stay calm yourself.