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"Understanding the Ancient Secret of the Horse's Mind"
by Robert M. Miller DVM
This
book explains why and how horses behave the way they do. It describes
methods by which behavior problems can be PREVENTED, and methods which can
be used to correct existing problems. Dr. Miller explains how every horse
inherits ten character traits that influence its behavior. These ten
traits are embedded deep within the horse's DNA and shared, without
exception, by every horse that was ever born.
Understanding these 10 traits is essential to optimum communication with
the horse, and is the reason the current revolution in natural
horsemanship is so successful. If you understand how your horse thinks,
you can control its behavior. You can teach your horse to:
- ignore the "spooky" stuff
- stand quietly while tied
- accept routine veterinary and farrier work
- come when called
- overcome "barn sour" or "herd bound" behavior
- load into a trailer calmly and willingly
- respect you as a leader
- yield its head, neck, feet and hindquarters
- respond positively whether at a show, on the trail or in the stable
In addition, Dr. Miller, who is the originator of imprint training of
newborn foals, also includes an indepth discussion of this method in the
book.
Are you unwittingly teaching your horse how to misbehave? Find out from
the expert on equine behavior -
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