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A compatible personality is the most desirable quality in a horse, yet it is much harder to assess than gait or conformation. All horses have distinct personality traits that make them more or less suitable for various riding styles and disciplines. Riders and trainers who understand how to work with, not against, a horse's temperament will be rewarded with a happier, more successful human/equine relationship. Dressage trainer Yvonne Barteau describes the four basic equine personality types - social, fearful, aloof, and challenging - and the different clues to identify a horse's primary personality. Often the dominant personality type is complemented by a secondary trait, creating, for example, the aloof-challenging or fearful-social horse. Using clear signals and readily identi-fied behavior patterns, riders can determine any horse's type and then use this book's tips and techniques to improve training sessions. Fun and enlightening as it is to analyze equine characteristics, it's just as important to understand how the personalities of both the rider and the trainer affect each horse. Barteau includes a self-evaluation quiz to help the reader determine what her own riding and handling preferences are and how she can use that knowledge to work more effectively with her current horse or to shop smarter when selecting a new equine partner. Fascinating case studies, stories, and profiles of famous horses and their riders offer readers real-life examples of how compatible personalities work together to achieve great things!
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A good personality is the single most desirable quality in a horse, yet it is much harder to assess than conformation or gait. Describing the four basic equine personality types -- social, fearful, aloof, and challenging -- and their various combinations, Yvonne Barteau shows you how to recognize distinct behavior patterns that can indicate any horse's personality. Stressing the importance of compatibility between rider and horse, Barteau helps you achieve equestrian success through finding a horse whose personality best matches your individual riding style.
Title: Ride the Right Horse: Understanding the Core Equine Personalities & How to Work with Them
ISBN Number: 1580176623
ISBN-13: 9781580176620
Location Published: USA, Storey Publishing: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New
Size: 23.5 x 18.0 x 2.5 cm
Kg: 1.00 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: Training & Behaviour, Riding, Equestrian
Seller ID: 003997
Keywords: 9781580176620, australia, ride the right horse, the really good book shop, understanding the core equine personalities & how to work with them, yvonne barteau
