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In A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color, Mark Rashid continues to share his talent for training horses through communication rather than force. Rashid uses humorous, feel-good stories to relate his techniques of teaching horses by examining their view of the world. These stories deal with many aspects of buying, owning, and training horses with a special focus on those that are troubled and hard-to-train. The arrested development of horses like these, Rashid shows, is often a result of their trainers’ own lack of understanding of their unique psychologies.
With stories that stress the importance of patience and understanding, this book is a must-have for compassionate horse trainers and owners. Tales of Arabs, appaloosas, and paints—mistrusted and mistreated because of their breed—will give readers a new perspective on these breeds and others. Sometimes, it’s the attitude that needs to be fixed rather than the horse. Rashid’s accounts of horses bound for slaughter because they were considered impossible to train will inspire you to give your own problem horse a second look. This new edition features added introductory notes for each chapter that contribute to a better understanding of Rashid’s philosophy and methods.
Soft Cover, 204 pages.
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domstfamily –
This book is a must read for horse people of all disciplines. Mark Rashid is a wonderful storyteller. I found this book hard to put down once started. His way of being with and talking about horses (and people) is in stark contrast to much of what I have observed in the horse world (though this may be starting to change in some circles — yay!) I highly recommend this book.
clairelizclark –
Are you a breedist or colorist? This book may change your attitude. Poignant and easy to read, it will leave you feeling delighted, and stick with you for years. And as with everything else in horses, you may apply most of the information to other areas of life as well.