4-H Guide to Training Horses by Nathan Bowers

4-H Guide to Training Horses by Nathan Bowers

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Offers the first-time horse trainer instructions for getting started with a foal, a yearling, or older horse. With advice on safety and equine care, this guide takes the reader form the basics of establishing trust and authority, training with a bit, training to drive, achieving different gaits and goals, and breaking a horse of bad habits.

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4-H Guide to Training Horses by Nathan Bowers

Training a horse is one of the biggest challenges a 4-Hr (or any animal lover, for that matter) can take on, and one of the most rewarding. This step-by-step illustrated guide offers the first-time horse trainer straightforward instructions for getting started with a foal, a yearling, or an older horse. With expert advice on safety and equine care, the guide covers the basics of establishing trust and authority, training with a bit, training to drive, training to allow riders, achieving different gaits, reaching definite goals, and breaking an old horse of bad habits. Whether youre a 4-Hr taking up the project of a lifetime, or someone simply interested in training a horse, this book provides all the information you need to get started--and to succeed.
Nathan Bowers has been training horses for the public for the past twelve years. He got his start learning how to train difficult horses from his dad. He lives on a ranch near Fort Collins, Colorado, and travels around the world teaching other people how to get along with their horses.Katie Bowers Reiff has been photographing in the western United States for the past ten years while learning about horses from her dad and brother. She lives in northern Colorado with her husband. Together they run a vehicle graphic design company.http://bowersfarm.com/Nathan Bowers has been training horses for the public for the past twelve years. He got his start learning how to train difficult horses from his dad. He lives on a ranch near Fort Collins, Colorado, and travels around the world teaching other people how to get along with their horses. www.bowersfarm.com
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ISBN 13 9780760336274
ISBN 10 076033627X
Title 4-H Guide to Training Horses
Author Nathan Bowers
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published 2010-01-01
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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