The Fearless Horse

[wiggy]

by Roger & Joanna Day

[rhillahorse]

I've got it. I'm about half way through, just reading bits and bobs. It's quite simple and easy to follow. They strike me as a bit bossy? I dunno, maybe I should be more bossy?

[troop]

i was looking at this the other day on amazon im debating if it would be any good with my mare?i have 100 % horse by micheal peace and have done lots of spookbusting stuff but she still the same

[wiggy]

Oops, I forgot to write a post!

It's pretty good Troop, different to the Michael Peace book - seems to go into more (different?) detail about how to train for specific things, lots of information. Lots of ideas for spookbusting too. It's split into two sections: the first is training, the second trouble shooting. They are very definitely a cross between 'old fashioned' horsemanship and the NH style (if that makes sense?). Like with most trainers/methods they'll suit some people better than others.

I wasn't sure about the 'buttons' - areas on the horse that result in movement in different directions - it seemed a bit too mechanical for my liking. Having said that, it's a useful way of training specific reactions in the horse rather than being inconsistent and expecting the horse to know what it is we want. i'm just so forgetful (see first post!!!) i'd have to draw them on the horse to remember them!

There are a couple on Ebay at the moment:

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cgi.ebay.co.uk/The-Fearless-Horse-Effective-Trainin-Day-Roger_W0QQitemZ280212212449QQihZ018QQcategoryZ274QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem

HTH

[troop]

thanks wiggy off to buy or try anyway