Equitation Science together with classical riding is today probably the most humane, effective, and practical way of training and enjoying the horse, competitive or not. To avoid getting involved is to accede to the status quo. Our horses deserve better.~Sharon E. Cregier, Ph. D…
With their right-brain intuitiveness, honesty, and sensitivity, horses offer us a unique opportunity to gain insights into our own lives and how we can live more fully. In more than 100 short essays, neuroscientist and long-time horse trainer Allan J. Hamilton, MD, draws on his …
Explores of how horses learn with a focus on the key skills every horse needs to live safely, confidently, and at ease in interactions with humans. Mastering these skills is critical to bringing out the full potential of the horse-rider partnership.
Every horse should receive a basic education that prepares him to live safely and confidently in the company of humans, and it begins with easing common equine fears. Noted horsewoman Cherry Hill explains how to help a horse overcome wariness of human touch and restraint, develo…
Every horse should receive a basic education that prepares him to live safely and confidently in the company of humans, and it begins with easing common equine fears. Noted horsewoman Cherry Hill explains how to help a horse overcome wariness of human touch and restraint, develo…
Maybe the best way to introduce this book to our audience is to quote Max Gahwyler when he read the book when it was in manuscript form. He said, ""You must publish this. It is superb!"" We agree this is, truly, one of, if not the, clearest, most readable books on training dress…
Written by two internationally recognised experts, "Equitation Science" is the first book to draw together the principles of this emerging field into a much-needed coherent source of information. The goal of equitation science is to enhance our understanding of how horses think …
Drawing together the principles of the emerging field of equitation science, this book fosters an enhanced understanding of how horses think and learn.
A lucid examination of every aspect of training from the viewpoint of three people, the rider, the trainer and the judge.
A lucid examination of every aspect of training from the viewpoint of three people, the rider, the trainer and the judge.