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Here renowned trainer Mark Rashid introduces us to his
revolutionary method for training horses. His sensitive, thoughtful
approach emphasizes the importance of balance, and has led some to
refer to him as a real-life horse whisperer. "It has always been my
contention that working with horses is, or at least should be, a
delicate balancing act between finding how much or how little
direction it will take to help the horse we are working with
understand whatever it is we are trying to teach. Too little
direction and our efforts might become ineffective. Too much
direction and we may develop resistance and animosity between our
horse and us." With this sensitive, thoughtful approach, Rashid
challenges the conventional wisdom of "alpha leadership" and
teaches the reader to become a "passive leader"-a human counterpart
to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate
with and to follow. Applying Rashid's principles and techniques
helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and
dependable regardless of the rider. Reliving Rashid's experiences
with him, you will come to feel the same sort of compassion and
appreciation for your horses that you do for the people in your
life. This edition features additional notes at the end of each
chapter that contribute to a more complete understanding of
Rashid's methods and philosophy.
Over 30 years ago, renowned horseman and popular storyteller Mark
Rashid's first book, Considering the Horse, was published. In it he
shared his experiences with horses and people, subtly delivering
practical lessons in horsemanship and life in a conversational
style that resonated with audiences around the world. Now Rashid
considers all that has happened in the years that have passed since
that first book was published—the transformative moments and
impactful individuals who have helped shape his philosophies and
methods since then. With his distinctive voice, he shepherds
readers through topics of relevance in the equestrian industry
while telling more of his life story, resulting in an engaging
memoir-style read that remains rich in nuggets of wisdom that you
can put right to work in your daily interactions with horses. In
For the Love of the Horse, Rashid explores: - Ways he tried to find
his own way of being with horses without actually knowing what he
was looking for. - How the art of aikido, and the teachers he had,
changed his ideas about life and relationships outside the dojo. -
How it feels to be soft (and how it feels to not be), and how
Rashid learned to stay true to the principles of softness as he
understood them, regardless of the situation. - How he broke out of
the pattern of assigning human emotions and comprehension to
horses. - The impact neuroscientist Dr. Steve Peters had on
Rashid's understanding of the horse's behaviors and responses and
how they correlate to what is actually going on in the horse's
brain. - The power of observation and learning how to be still,
even in the midst of activity. - The difference between trying to
connect with the horse versus allowing the horse to connect with
you. - How over time Rashid has shifted from trying techniques that
alter a horse's behavior, to adjusting his own thoughts, emotions,
and behaviors in order to help the horse feel safer. In his
familiar way, Rashid takes readers on a journey that rewards with
both adventure and education, finding new inroads in our attempts
to become better company and fairer caregivers to horses. With his
thoughtful lifetime of study leading by example, we are all
encouraged to consider how far horsemanship has come and how bright
its future might be.
Learn the underlying principles of speaking both "horse" and
"human" from an internationally acclaimed horseman. Life Lessons
from a Ranch Horse describes celebrated horse trainer Mark Rashid's
experiences with one special--and especially challenging--horse
named Buck. Mark finds that Buck's unique personality teaches him a
wealth of information about how to build a strong relationship with
what may initially seem like a difficult horse. During his time
with Buck, Mark not only trains Buck but also observes how Buck
"trains" other horses in order to maintain a stable and respectful
group. Mark comes to understand that there are six underlying
principles to both Buck and Mark's most successful horse training
techniques: non-confrontation, planning ahead, patience,
persistence, consistency, and "fix it and move on." The second half
of the book is devoted to demonstrating how horse owners can apply
the six principles to their own experiences in horse training. Mark
Rashid is unique among writers of horse training books for his
skill at teaching trainers to lead by example rather than by force,
using clear and consistent methods. In the afterword, Mark Rashid
reflects on what he has learned since first writing about Buck, and
how Buck's life allowed Mark to dramatically improve his own
emotional and physical well-being. Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse
is essential reading for all compassionate horse owners who care
about cultivating a mutually respectful and satisfying relationship
with their horses.
"Chances are real good that if a person is indecisive, angry,
scattered, hesitant, belligerent, argumentative, bossy, or
impatient in everyday life, he is bound to bring those same
qualities to his horsemanship, and in turn, his horse will tend to
reflect those qualities. By the same token, if a person is patient,
calm, willing, quiet, self-confident, focused, and dependable, it
is more than likely to be those qualities the horse will reflect."
-Mark Rashid Here is compelling meditation from renowned horseman
Mark Rashid on all the ways that the principles we apply in our
dealings with fellow humans can apply to our relationships with our
horses, and vice versa. Rashid describes how his discovery of the
Japanese martial art aikido helped reenergize his commitment to
positive horse training and self-improvement at a time when his
dedication was flagging, with negative consequences for his health.
He began taking classes in aikido and, with dedicated training,
came to recognize its transformative effects on his sense of self.
He found his mental and physical communication with others had
improved greatly, and understood the incredible benefits that
aikido might hold for greater emotional balance and understanding
between a horse and its rider during training. By sharing his
examples from personal experience with horses in the lively and
engaging style that has made his earlier books so successful,
Rashid shows us how the things he learned can be applied to guide
you further on your path with horses. This is a book you'll want to
share with your friends and relatives, whether they are horse
lovers or not. Every reader will find something new about how to
form a more mutually communicative relationship with a horse you
have, or hope to have one day in the future. Horsemanship Through
Life is about awareness, learning, teaching, honesty, integrity,
and much more. It is about more than tips or technique; it is about
principles to live by. It is about taking responsibility for our
lives and our relationships with horses and humans. It doesn't take
long to read, but will be with you for life. Experience the
profound lessons of this inspiring book.
Internationally acclaimed horse trainer Mark Rashid shares and analyzes the remarkable events, quiet moments, and humbling stumbling blocks that—looking back—he can identify as significant in his personal journey to finding “softness” with both horses and people. “Softness,” via what many in the horse world today might refer to as “feel,” begins, Rashid says, with one simple truth: “It’s not about what we do that starts us on the path to softness, but rather, it’s what we don’t do.” Softness is having the sensitivity we need in order to feel when and if the horse tries to “give.”It is about develping the kind of awareness and feel it takes to know when we are working against our horses, rather than with them. In these forthright stories, readers get a glimpse of a life that has produced a man known for his ability to solve difficult problems with communication rather than force, as well as methods and techniques gleaned from decades of work with horses, horse people, and the “way of harmony” through the martial arts.
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