Horses have been domesticated by man for thousands of years, using them for farming, herding animals, sport and recreation. Even though we've shared a close partnership with these animals, understanding them has been difficult. Why do they shy so easily, balk at crossing shallow puddles, get nervous on windy days, or try to run from things that frighten them? It's also hard to comprehend why a 17 hand horse can be easily controlled by a child 1/10 its size, or why these animals have such incredible memory. In this video production, Understanding Horses, Dr. Miller discusses and illustrates the 10 characteristics of horse behavior. This information will help you have a better understanding of the way your horse thinks and behaves, resulting in a better relationship, enabling you to base your actions on logic, rather than force. Dr. Miller also provides a scientific explanation of why today's revolutionary Natural Horsemanship clinicians are able to shape the behavior of horses so quickly, effectively, and so humanely. Then, using these behavioral insights, Dr. Miller explains rational ways of dealing with common problems people have with horses: hard to catch, balking, being disrespectful, pulling back while tied, difficult to bridle, needle shy, hard to load in a trailer, shying and herd bound or barn sour. Understanding Horses will enable you to think like your horse, and bring increased enjoyment to the time you spend with horses. Now, when you have a problem, you'll be able to solve it without resorting to force or frightening tactics, using natural methods to train your horse!

Added to Collection: 12/28/2007
Origin: USA

Genres: Care & Management