Name: Know Your Horse By Susan Mcbane
SKU: 9780600616634
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Know Your Horse Summary

Know Your Horse: How to really understand the way your horse thinks and behaves by Susan Mcbane

Understanding why your horse behaves the way he does is key to trouble-free riding, good health, relaxed handling and a happier stable life. This practical, information-packed book will help you to really know your horse and help you to solve all the mysteries of his unique behaviour. With special features on the latest in equine research and behavioural science, Know Your Horse teaches you how to read his body language and understand his personality and temperament, allowing you to fulfil your horse's mental needs and solve problems in the paddock, stable or in the saddle.

About Susan Mcbane

Susan McBane has many years' practical experience working with horses, including teaching, riding and animal Shiatsu. She has written over 40 books and hundreds of articles on equestrian management and psychology. She is the founder of The Equine Behaviour Forum.

Introduction. Understand your horse. Instinctive behaviour; the senses; normal temperament; herd instincts; learning capacity; his mental needs; How to read your horse. Body language; whinnying, snorts and neighs; quick-reference guide to your horse's emotions; signs of lameness; Your horse's body. Teeth problems; headshaking; the spooked horse; back ache; flehmen; saddle fitting; muscle injuries; bone and nerve problems; sweating; shivers; stringhalt; Your horse's stable manners. Problems while with the vet; claustrophobia; frustration; attention seeking; crib biting; wind sucking; weaving; bad temper; eating disorders; box walking; nodding; head threats; separation anxiety; Your horse under saddle. Breaking in; submissive body language; breed temperament; gender and age issues; wilfulness; bit problems; refusal; response to voice and whip; napping and bucking; Your horse in the field. Curiosity; conflict; rolling; play; pricking the ears; the importance of touch; fear of animals; Evasions and complexes. Can't catch him!; problems tying up; the head-shy horse; entering a horse box; Index.

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Sku

GOR003014533

ISBN 13

9780600616634

ISBN 10

0600616630

Title

Know Your Horse: How to really understand the way your horse thinks and behaves by Susan Mcbane

Author

Susan Mcbane

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Octopus Publishing Group

Year published

20081103

Number of pages

160

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N/A

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Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Know Your Horse Susan Mcbane

Know Your Horse by Susan Mcbane

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Know Your Horse Summary

Know Your Horse: How to really understand the way your horse thinks and behaves by Susan Mcbane

About Susan Mcbane

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