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Taming and starting horses is the foundation of horsemanship as a whole. As Pat says, make the first ride as if he’s been ridden a thousand times… and ride your horse for the thousandth time as though it was his first. Getting the smallest details right is critical to becoming a horseman. Taming and starting colts show you where you fall short quicker than perhaps any other stage you go through with your horse. Now, for the first time, Pat’s renowned step-by-step young horse development program is available for at-home study and self-development support for any serious horseman. This isn’t colt-breaking. This is colt starting the Parelli way.
For master horse trainer Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling, work with horses is comparable to dancing. The primary obligation of riding, he explains, is to maintain the horse’s own natural, powerful, and elegant movement under saddle. Improper training compromises the horse’s naturally joyful steps with confusing commands; a horse will move with extraordinary grace if only the request is effectively communicated. In this DVD, Hempfling teaches us the language of horses. Advising that even the slightest movement conveys powerful information, Hempfling shows how to use body language to communicate. He makes clear that when the trainer uses language the horse can understand, the horse’s movement “will always be beautiful, from the first lesson on.”
This high powered course was based on an effective program taught at the Parelli Centers. It was produced for home study due to the overwhelming response. Liberty & Horse Behavior teaches you one of the greatest skills a horseman can have, “being able to read horses.” This course delves deep into the equine mind and teaches people to understand how to interact more effectively thus gaining greater perceptions around how and why communication via the Seven Games works. This course teaches the skills of Liberty through excellent On Line preparation leading to very high levels of execution.
Fit for Riding: Exercises for Riders and Vaulters, by Eckart Meyners
Published in 1992, this book features ground-based and mounted exercises designed for riders of all levels, from amateurs to professionals, to enhance their physical fitness for riding and vaulting.ย
The Bit and the Reins: Developing Good Contact and Sensitive Hands, by Gerhard Kapitzke
ย The book, published by Trafalgar Square Books in 2004, features drawings and photographs and is particularly useful for dressage riders, though it offers insights for all disciplines.ย
The Natural Rider: A Right-Brain Approach to Riding, by Mary Wanless
This book outlines new techniques and methods for improving horsemanship through an “inner game” approach combining elements of Zen philosophy, visualization techniques, and sports psychology.
There are no problem horses–only problem riders, by Mary Twelveponies
The book’s central theme is that the rider is responsible for the horse’s behavior, and if a horse isn’t responding correctly, the rider is doing something wrong.ย
The Truth about Horses: A Guide to Understanding and Training Your Horse, by Andrew McLean
The book provides a practical program for all levels of riders, aiming to improve welfare by training in a way that aligns with how horses learn, rather than judging them by human standards.ย
