A witty approach to an issue that every horse owner suffers from-when the horse says, "I ain't goin' " Not your run of the mill general horsemanship book, Lauren asks that you consider the concepts involved in why these things happen and explore a different leadership and influence concept that will improve your horsemanship exponentially. Fun and funny while learning is second on her list of how-to-do's, first being the horse's respect, justness and safety and whether it results in NICELY moving both the horse's and person's training along. It's as if Lauren is talking specifically to you, and if you asked her, she'd say, "Yes, I am So, lets get rolling."

In Curbside Service: Change the Way You and Your Horse Think about Each Other, trainer Lauren Woodard teaches riders how to hone their skills, timing, and finesse in order to sharpen their instincts and produce better horsemanship. Part horse psychology, part human strategy, this equine guide demystifies common misconceptions on how to handle and approach a horse. The second title in the Toward Exceptional Horsemanship series, this book is relatively short at seven chapters. Meticulously scripted, it gets to the heart of the matter on page one and never loses sight of its purpose. With chapter titles like "Whys and Safety" and "Show, Ask, Allow," the author provides readers with the template and the touchstone to become better and more attuned horsepersons. The goal is to have Curbside Service, which is the horse's back at your knees when you step up on something. The concepts involved in mastering this skill lead to a good, fun, and safe ride, each and every time the horse is saddled.