I want to be able to understand my horse better... does anyone out there have any ideas..???..?

Question

Any..hm..books on horse whispering...??...anything

Answer 1

There are many trainers that have good books and videos for sale. Pat Parreli from Pagosa Springs, Colorado. John Lyons from near Grand Junction Colorado. Clinton Anderson, originally from Australia but now in the US somewhere.

Answer 2

horse whispering isn't something that can necessarily be learned... it's more of a gift. However, you can get to know him more, and form an unbreakable bond between the two of you with a little time and patience. If he can be riden do so! here are some things that will not only help the two of you bond, but also improve your horsemanship skills:

go on a nice quiet trail ride: bring a buddy... thats the number one rule of riding in the woods, or, for that matter, anywhere
ride him around in the ring: be sure to give him a carrot when you are done
learn how to do a specific event: find out if he is a good jumper or roper, if he is, try to become one yourself, so that you can do what he likes while learning to do something fun too
take him to shows or do 4-h
play game on him like egg and spoon or apple under chin: directions at bottom
take him for a nice long gallop out in the field

if he can't be riden:
practice showmanship: where you lead the horse through a pattern at the walk and trot
groom him: that includes braiding the maine and tail
drive him in a cart

if you dont already do these things yourself, start:
grooming
mucking out his stall
feeding him
riding him

read every horse book you can get your hands on, and just try everything!!! when riding, be safe, if you have an accident, that can erase all the good work you've accomplished so far! there are many things you can do with him, you just have to try, and then dont give up.

*always wear a helment when you ride

apple under chin instructions:
while riding your hose, but an apple under your chin and try to keep it there while making your horse walk, trot, and even canter if you feel up to it. atfer the apple falls, let your horse eat it.

egg and spoon instructions:
while riding horse, try to put an egg on the end of a spoon. try to hold the egg on the spoon whilecompleting diffent pattens on your horse.

***May God bless you every day of your life!!!

"Through God, all things are possible."

Answer 3

Its not horse whispering, that's a skill handed down among Gypsies and they don't reveal the secrets to outsiders.
Its behavioural training. Understand the species behaviour, read their body language and you're on your way.
Its not a gift, its a skill. A skill is teachable. If you have any empathy you'll be slightly ahead of people who have none; but its a skill you use every day with your own species.
Read Monty Roberts, and keep searching the Internet. There's a British handler worth watching out for but I think her books are out of print. I'll try to get the isbn's of a couple and post back.
Monty Roberts has a degree in Psychology, and members of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellorsa are expected to complete a degree before being considered for membership.

Answer 4

Check out Monty Roberts and Kelly Marks Intelligent Horsemanship, demos are well worth attending. Spending time just watching your horse, pick a nice summer's day and just sit in the field, better if he is interacting with other horses too. The Man Who Listens to Horse, Shy Boy, Join-Up all Monty books.

Answer 5

Understanding comes with learning as much as possible about what makes a horse do what he does. They are animals of instinct, and patterns. The one person, trainer, 'whisperer'(hate that phrase) is Monty Roberts. His totally non-violent methods on training and understanding horses comes right from the horse.

It's just the most fascinating thing I've ever seen in 40 years with horses, and it works like a charm. He used his 'Join-up' method on a Mustang that was at liberty(free) and is now a mainstay on his ranch. Monty will help you understand all horses, not just your own.

www.montyroberts.com

Answer 6

Get a decent book on horse psycology and learn what makes a horse do what he does, and remember that horses are flight animals, their natural response to anything that unnerves them is to run away, when people pen them in in stables or fields this behavioral response is denied to them and they may exhibit strange or even aggressive behavior.

They are social animals, designed to live in small herds and they need companionship, if they have never had the company of other horses they cannot learn what it is to be a horse.

Without terrorising him you must make him think of you as a member of his herd, its leader, he should respect you but not be afraid of you, you are just the one who makes the decisions.

Horse 'whisperers' seem to be peolple who just have an innate understanding of the psyche of a horse without studying for a fancy degree, I think it is a talent that some people have but with patience and determination anybody can learn to 'think' like a horse. Monty Roberts and others like him have produced tutorial books, dvd's and equiptment that you can buy, this can be expensive but they teach you how to communicate with your horse in terms that he understands using body language and movements that he can read.


Above all, just treat him with respect and understanding and this will be returned tenfold

Answer 7

Clinton Anderson is the best with this I think. You can get all kinds of dvd's and he's very easy to understand. Sylvia Scott also has a great site, with many questions and answers for you about your horse, and she writes books about horse whispering, she's great, look her up and read her things about it, you'll love it!

Answer 8

I work on a horse training farm and I personally own horses. I think the best way to understand your horse is to just spend time with it! My favorite thing to do is put my horse out in the pasture and just observe. You may want to purchase a jolly ball that you can throw and play with your horse. Enjoy there company and be patient if nothing happens right away. The most important thing is to be calm around them. If they sense fear in you, they will become fearful... so just be patient!

good luck

Answer 9

Try From My Hands to Yours by Monty Roberts, great way of getting to understand what your horse is saying, or any books by Kelly Marks - both authors have helped me understand what appear to be very difficult, much misunderstood animals.

Hope that helps

Answer 10

Spending lots of time with him/her will help. Lots of hands on stuff. If you want a good book that would help you with that then read, "Follow me" by Gawani Pony Boy or go to
www.ponyboy.com

He tells you how to sit and watch them. How to learn more about them. There are also books about the language of horses.