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Balancing new scientific research with his practical horse-training experience, author Andrew McLean debunks long-standing myths about horses and presents a far-reaching, totally humane method of horse training. He starts by recognizing vast differences between equine and human brains and mental processes. He describes the traditional trainer's mistake of judging horses according to the standards of docile or good horse and bad-tempered or mean horse. The horse's brain cannot make abstract judgments about “good” or “bad” behavior, but readily responds to conditioning by trainers who understand the equine brain, the instincts that drive it, and a horse's way of knowing the world. The author emphasizes that by training a horse according to a set of consistent responses that coincide with equine instincts, horse owners can avoid undesirable horse behavior. He offers a training program and amplifies on it with enlightening case studies. Here is must-reading for every current and prospective horse owner and rider. More than 300 color photos.
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Disapointing.......2007-05-02
Nothing new here. I was disappointed to say the least after shelling out my bucks for this book I just expected more. Certainly nothing to write home about.
Try this book instead: Equine Behaviour: Principles and Practice
A fine book that lays out an overview of McLeans training.......2006-11-11
For those of us familiar with behavioural training this book has been a long time in coming. So many times you are stuck between the traditional 'leg on, leg on, leg on' (where's the release??) training school or NH which has it's own achilles heal - continually activating the natural flight response and for most practitioners a total lack of understand of what positive reinforcement is.
For those looking for a more extensive explaination of the actual training methods he has written a second book "Horse Training The McLean Way
" however this one is meant to provide an introduction into behavioural training and then an overview of the types of exercises and horse 'problems' that they deal with. The book is well written and should be easily accessible to anyone interested even if they are not science-minded or well versed in behavioural psychology.
For all the dressage riders with horses that buck instead at tempi-changes or rear instead of piaffe - reading this could make you understand that these are your problems not the horse! and save your dressage mount (and your competition career)
This book has no equal.......2006-07-13
I have been a rider/trainer and instructor for the past 30 years. I have ridden with and trained with some of the top trainers in the world. I have read hundreds of books on the training of horses and been to dozens upon dozens of clinics with all of the "horse whisperers". After reading Andrew McLean's incredible book, I immediately went out and bought 10 copies to give to friends and trainers. I will agree with one of the reviewers that the book might be better appreciated by someone with a background in psychology and that Andrew does presume a certain knowledge level from the reader. Apart from that it is one of the most amazing books on training that I have ever come across. I began using many of Andrew's principles on our new green pony as soon as I finished the book and was simply floored by the simplicity and efficacy of the methods. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
Not bad.......2005-08-02
Maybe I expected more of this book. Its good, but it feels like Andrew McLean tried to say too much in too short of time, so he tells you a little bit about a lot but leaves you with questions.
Wonderful.......2004-12-01
A fantastic book that utilizes the authors research into animal behavior and training. His concepts were well explained and improved my understanding of horse training. I would certainly read another book from this author.
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Ask someone who works with horses how best to communicate with a balky colt and she will tell you that horses do not respond to human cajoling. To be successful the human must understand and work with, not against, the horse’s instincts, needs, and fears. When a trainer resorts to human teaching methods — reasoning, begging, bribing, even hugging and kissing — the horse will become confused and unable to respond appropriately. But if horses are treated respectfully with methods they understand, everyone involved — animal and human — will be happier, safer, and more productive.
Horse trainer and instructor Cherry Hill believes that every human/horse relationship benefits from a greater human understanding of what motivates horses, how they experience the world, what makes them happy, and what worries them. Journey through the equine mind with Hill as she explores all that makes a horse tick. How do his basic needs dictate his behavior and mood? What touches and tastes appeal to his senses? How does his “flight or fight” instinct dictate his response to sudden movements?
Hill offers interactive experiments — fun for both horse and human — that bear out her findings on horse behavior. And her final chapter presents simple training methods that draw from the insights and information presented throughout the book.
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Winifred's View.......2007-09-28
I have purchased many books on horses and riding, but Cherry Hill's "..Think Like a Horse" explained and reinforced so much more about what I was questioning and experiencing with my horse. It is certainly a wonderful resourse for "newbies" like myself who have discovered the wonders of horse at a late age, but I believe it also holds a lot of insights for the more experienced riders/owners who care about knowing their horses at least as well as they ride/show them. I was looking for something to explain a particular change in my horse's behavior (after eye exams, blood work etc turned up negative) and I believe I found it in Ms. Hill's book. Winnie and I thank her for sharing her knowledge and wisdom in a book packed with information.
If I were a horse.......2007-09-20
If I were a horse, I would want this author to be my "keeper." This book is written with keen insight and clearly communicated to anyone who owns a horse, rides a horse or has dreamed of galloping across a great meadow as free as the wind. I highly recommend this book along with another book that embraces horses: It's called On the Trail of the Pony Express and the book follows Cherokee author, Jerry Ellis, for 2,000 miles along the Pony Express Trail by foot, horse, covered wagon and canoe from Missouri to California.
Wonderful book!.......2007-07-15
This is a delightful book full of information and insight from an often under-appreciated trainer. Cherry Hill covers everything from development to grooming to behavior to training.
Information which is normally strewn across several horse books comes together in this single volume. This is a must-read for every horse enthusiast.
How to think like a horse.......2007-06-08
The book was very informative and easy to understand
How to think like a horse.......2007-05-29
Received the book in a very quick time....I love the book....finished it in 3 days....Thank You
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An Essential Guide to Understanding Your Horse
*Practical exercises to promote good health and behavior
*Techniques from the renowned Tellington Equine Awareness Method
Horse owners, and those who work with horses, will want to add this book to their collection. Written by Sarah Fisher, the UK's highest qualified Equine and Companion Instructor, it is full of important advice and exercises designed to keep your horse sound, help him recover from injury and enable him to reach his full potential. The author focuses on:
The relationship between physical and behavioral problems
How to identify and address certain tension triggers
How to interpret body language and use that knowledge to communicate with a horse.
Wise, insightful and thorough, this book is a must-have for all serious equestrians."
Customer Reviews:
Best book on horses I've ever read.......2006-12-02
I love this book. This book does an excellent job describing tension patterns in horses and helps to explain my horses behavior. I now have more tools to work with my horse in a clear and gentle manner. It is well written and has wonderful pictures to support the text.
My horse will certainly benefit from all I learned from this book!!
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This book provides a complete introduction to horse massage. It is a book for everyone who wants to help their horses to relax and regenerate after competitions or long rides.
- Massage techniques and stretching exercises put in perspective.
- Easy to learn
- "Treatment after competition" chapter explains how horses can be relaxed after exertion.
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This handy volume compiles questions from horse owners about problems they face with their horses, and answers by renowned equine behaviorists Sue McDonnell, Ph.D.
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Understanding Equine Preventative Medicine: Your Guide to Horse Health Care and Management (The Horse Health Care Library)
Bradford G. Bentz
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Understanding Equine Colic
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Equine veterinarian Bradford Bentz discusses ways to keep horses safe from infectious diseases and emphasizes the importance of vaccination and deworming programs and other good management practices to maintain healthy horses.
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Lawyers Milton Toby and Karen Perch give an overview of issues and potential problems that confront every owner of a horse business.
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Understanding Your Horse's Lameness
Diane Morgan
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In a perfect world, nobody would ever need this book! But horses being horses...
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Why does your horse try to bite you when you saddle up? Why does he take off the moment your seat hits the saddle? When your beautiful animal bucks suddenly or gallops wildly, curls his lip or shakes his head--understand the reasons why and how to provide the practical care he needs! Get into the equine mind with the help of a horse therapist who was also the award-winning editor of a bestselling equestrian magazine. Whether your horse is in the field or barn; training, riding, or traveling; or even feeling ill, you'll feel confident interpreting every aspect of his behavior and motivations. The many fabulous color photographs vividly reveal horses' expressions close up, and show them socializing, raising their foals, "asking" you to stand still, reacting to their surroundings and company, and more. A Selection of the Equestrian Edge Book Club.
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The Q&a Guide to Understanding Your Horse
Michael Peace , and
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Teach Your Horse Perfect Manners: How You Should Behave So Your Horse Does Too
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This sequel to Think Like Your Horse expands on its predecessor's concepts, yet delves further to help readers realize the full potential for both themselves and their horse. With a detailed problem solving section set up in a question-and-answer format, it's a quick and easy reference for teaching, riding, caring for and communicating with one's horse.
This book also examines successful horse-and-rider partnerships in various disciplines detailing the reasons for their success, at the same time emphasizing the importance of the team behind a horse as well, including the veterinarian, farrier, chiropractor and trainer. Readers will also find a training blueprint so they are clear and more focused on the goals and objectives they wish to pursue with their horse.
The Question & Answer Guide to Understanding Your Horse is perfect for riders of every interest, whether hacking, eventing, showjumping, dressage or endurance riding. It's the one resource they need to make the most out of the horse's personality, skills and training.
Michael Peace is a specialist trainer of young and problem horses. He works extensively with top horsemen all over the world, including Olympic show jumpers. Lesley Bayley has specialized in equestrian journalism for seventeen years, with thirteen books to her credit. Together, the authors previously collaborated on Think Like Your Horse.
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How Much Is That Worth?
Lionel Munby
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This digital document is an article from Countryside & Small Stock Journal, published by Countryside Publications Ltd. on May 1, 1996. The length of the article is 537 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
From the supplier: The 'Blue Book for Farm Machinery' is an annual guide that is a useful reference for a homesteader planning to buy or sell used farm equipment. It provides help in negotiating a price, bidding at an auction and obtaining financing.
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Title: How much is that tractor worth?(using the 'Blue Book for Farm Machinery')
Author: Ken Scharabok
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Countryside & Small Stock Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1996
Publisher: Countryside Publications Ltd.
Volume: v80
Issue: n3
Page: p48(1)
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This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of plants contains information on more than 20,000 plants from all around the world. Organized in an A–Z format by botanical name, the individual entries provide a detailed description of each plant and its features, including notes on origin, cultivation requirements, growth habit, propagation, and pests and diseases. The introduction explains how the 12 climatic zones work and looks at the environment and the plants that grow in those zones. Also included are lists of plants suitable for growing in specific areas, such as alpine gardens and seaside gardens. In addition, the introduction provides ideas for garden design.
Flora covers all the plant groups: trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials, bulbs, corms and tubers, cacti and succulents, lawns, ground covers, ornamental grasses, herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, other fruits, nut trees, palms and cycads, ferns, climbers and creepers, and orchids. Written by a team of international botanical and horticultural writers, this book will allow all gardeners to choose the perfect plants for their garden and will expand their knowledge on the wealth of plants available. The stunning color photography from all around the world is the perfect complement to the text.
Customer Reviews:
Planting.......2007-07-23
This being an excellent book I feel it should include a bit more information on planting and tips regarding, planting, growing, whether a particular plant does well in the sun or shade and type of soil.
great book.......2007-07-04
This book has everything about plants. Wel organized and will never go out of date.
Flora: A Gardener's Encyclopedia by Sean Hogan.......2007-01-06
Bought for my son. He said it is great.
You can find almost anything here but sometimes not easily. .......2004-10-21
I love this book and anyone who is serious about plants would love it too. It gets only 4 stars because this isn't the book I keep on my nightstand. And, yes, I'm an avid gardener apt to plant the new and unusual. However, if I really need to know something and find a picture of it, it is almost always here. It's a great browsing book too.
I would keep it closer if it didn't take up my whole night stand and weigh a lot.
Also, if you don't know the botanical name for the plant you have to use the "Flora" translater, but that only translates from the common name to the botanical name and not both ways. Very bothersome.
The book I do keep on my nightstand is "The American Horticultural Society of Plants and Flowers" which is primarily organized by plant uses.
I use them both for very different reasons and I'm glad I have them both.
Disconnect from the American Garden.......2004-01-30
Flora, A Gardener's Encyclopedia, had exciting possibilities. It has a well respected publishing house, fabulous photography, and 20,000 plants listed. Unfortunately, I am not generally looking for tropical African trees.
Missing in this text is any reference to the genus Cimicifuga, the genus Wulfenia, and many other plants popular in current horticulture. If a genus is reclassified, some indexing should be included. When a genus is included in Flora, some of the most popular species are omitted, such as Convolvulus compactus. The Z8 species of Convolvulus are listed, but if one looks for the hardy species--not there.
In fact, I pick up my references when I want to find information or photography on a given plant. As a rock garden enthusiast and hardy plant enthusiast, I find a "hit" only about 15% of the time. Time after time the plant I look for is unlisted. I still go to the Index of Garden Plants by Mark Griffiths to find a description. Flora has included so few relevant plants that it will soon go on the rarely used shelf.
I have experience with the genus Hosta (chaired a National Convention). This section must have been compiled quite some time prior to publication. Hosta fluctuans 'Variegated' was changed to Hosta 'Sagae' over 10 years ago, and anyone knowledgeable about hosta would know that change, since 'Sagae' has been distinguished as a Hosta of the Year. Hosta is the number one selling perennial in the USA.
Shrubs are no more impressive. Berberis 'Helmond's Pillar' or 'Velvet Cloak'--missing.
I am still waiting for anyone to publish a text that includes the majority of plants seen at major public gardens (Denver Botanic, Missouri Botanic, New York Botanic, etc.) and the plants listed in major seed exchanges (North American Rock Garden Society, etc.), and major nurseries (Wayside, Heronswood, Plant Delights, Arrowhead, etc.) Such a text would be invaluable. Even with only 10,000 hardy plants from these sources, the text would be unequaled.
Flora is beautiful. It is well crafted. It is extensive. It reads well. Too bad it isn't more useful for the USA gardener.
Let's hope for Flora 2: The Hardy Plant Encyclopedia.
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Includes the CD-ROM version in addition to the 2 volume boxed set books, and a journal.
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The Berlin Refuge, 1680-1780: Learning and Science in European Context (Brill's Studies in Intellectual History)
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This volume deals with the intellectual Huguenot Refuge (ca 1680-1780), discussing its philosophical, theological, historical, and literary aspects in European context. It uses Berlin as its regional point of departure: In the French-Protestant community of Berlin, the erudites rapidly established networks which pursued a very wide range of interest, communicating with every Protestant scholar who might contribute to the dissemination of Enlightened thought.
The first part of the book, therefore, introduces the biggest and most complex centre of the Refuge in Germany. Whereas the second and third part examine different fields of knowledge, the fourth focusses on the topic of dissemination. All contributions present new material-be it on 'Huguenot' hermeneutics, journalism, history, or on the relationship between Berlin and the United Provinces.
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