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A horse with a bad attitude isn’t the kind anyone sets out to own. When you’ve
discovered a behavior problem in your horse, solve it with suggestions from The
Horse Behavior Problem Solver.
"Why does my horse __ and what should I do about it?" is the format
you’ll find in this invaluable book. The questions are phrased just the way
you’d ask them yourself, and the answer is both trustworthy and encouraging.
For example, Q: "My two-year-old filly will not let me comb out her
forelock. She raises her head high in the air and shies away. Can you help me
teach her how to lower her head for grooming and haltering purposes?
A: "Go slowly, and take all the time your filly needs. Many horses are
head shy for a variety of reasons. Since your filly is only two, you need to
teach her to trust you now so that this will never be a problem again - for you
or for anyone else." The answer continues with a discussion on blind spots,
poor methods of solving the problem, and a reminder that patient, calm lessons
are rewarded.
You’ll find other in-depth but easy-to-digest information on behavior problems related
to grooming, medicating,
vet visits, leading, riding, feeding, gender issues, trailering, showing, and
more. It’s a great resource when you think someone gave you bad advice, you’re
at your wit’s end with an unusual problem, or you’re just too embarrassed to
ask the question.
Author Jessica Jahiel, Ph.D., is a well-known author and horsewoman. You’ve
probably read her articles in Horse & Rider, Equus, and Dressage Today, and
maybe even subscribe to her Horse-Sense newsletter. Now you can have her
trustworthy advice all in one place whenever you need it with The Horse
Behavior Problem Solver.
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