Keith Hosman

Unillustrated (no pictures), 261 pages Two Complete Books in One If you are starting a young horse, you need these two books. "Round Penning..." is Step One, "How to Start..." is Step Two. AFTER completing the material found in these two books, you would begin your basic training - and for that I recommend my book "What I'd Teach Your Horse." (Keith Hosman, Author, Utopia, TX) Round Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse: The changes you can make in the round pen are amazing - but training there is about much more than simply running a horse in circles. There are objective and progressive steps. This guide to the proven methods of John Lyons, shows you exactly what to do, in which specific order, and why. You'll build a strong foundation on your green horse - or reset the attitude of a more mature horse. - - - AND - - - How to Start a Horse: Bridling to 1st Ride, Step-by-Step: This book offers simple and objective training for the unbroke horse, from 1st-time bridling and saddling to sacking out, bridle work from the ground, pre-mount work, and your (necessarily short) first ride. Learn the proven methods of John Lyons, safety tips and tricks to save time. Put a solid foundation on your young, green horse, a solid start that pays big dividends for the rest of his life. Table of ContentsRound Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse PrefaceSection I: Round PenningIntroductionDay One: How Do I Start?Day Two: Come To MeDay Three: Spook in PlaceDay Four: Sacking Out to Our TouchDay Five: Picking Up FeetSection II: Beyond the Round PenCatching the Horse That Doesn't Want to Be CaughtHead Shyness and Halter TrainingTeaching Your Horse to LeadLeading a Stubborn HorseLungeing a Horse: How, When & Why Horses That Bite"I'm Scared of My Horse, Please Help" (The Intimidating Horse)Whoever Moves First Loses (How to Get Respect)Trailer Training Your Horse Using the Roundpen Teach a Horse to Sidepass Toward You on the Ground (A cool trick - but also a great way to cause a horse to stay put at the mounting block)Is My Horse Hard to Train... Because of His Feet?Table of Contents How to Start a Horse: Bridling to First Ride, Step-by-StepDay One: First-time bridlingDay Two: Bridle work from the ground (hip and shoulder control)Day Three: Sacking out and first saddlingDay Four: Pre-mount work upDay Five: First RidePlus: "The Reins: 5 Tips to Improve Your Use""Cinchy Horses"Reverse of Respect (Getting respect when you've lost it)How Do I Get My Horse's Attention?Where Do You Go From Here?Books By and From This AuthorMeet the Author: Keith Hosman

Unillustrated (no pictures), 345 pages English/Deutsch Bilingual/Dual-Language with Parallel Text / Zweisprachig in ParalleldruckForeign language study for students of the German language and horse owners alike.If you broke your horse to saddle and rode it for the first time today, this book is where you'd start tomorrow. Likewise, if you have an older horse that needs re-training, you'd start here. This book is a roadmap to building the foundation every horse needs, regardless of age, breed or background, regardless the type of riding for which it will eventually be used.When you finish this horse training book of mine, you'll have a horse that's better trained and more dependable than 99% of the others at your barn. You'll have a horse that goes where you want it to go at a speed you pick; you'll have a partner to hit the trail with or to enjoy in a thousand other ways. But you'll also have a horse that's had the schooling necessary to move to the next level (showing & competing) if and when you're ready. You'll be set to train for barrels, roping, or reining, eventing, jumping or dressage.Section I is pure step-by-step "horse training." It's what to do and precisely how to do it. It's what every horse needs to know, young or old. Section II is the theory (the horsemanship) every rider needs to know. Practice the first few chapters in order as written. Beyond that, feel free to mix and match depending on your needs or riding abilities. Some chapters are dependent upon others, but in those cases I've spelled out necessary prerequisites covered elsewhere in this book.This book with its side-by-side translations offers those studying a 2nd language the opportunity to improve their language skills while learning proven horse-training techniques. Parallel text offers convenient study without having to repeatedly refer to a dictionary.= = =Gleicherma en f r Pferdebesitzer und diejenigen, die ihre Englischkenntnisse aufbessern wollen.Wenn sich Ihr Pferd hat satteln lassen und Sie gestern zum ersten Mal aufsitzen konnten, dann steht f r Sie morgen als erstes mein Buch auf dem Plan. Damit erhalten Sie einen Bauplan zum Legen eines Fundaments, ohne das kein Pferd auskommt, egal welchen Alters, welcher Rasse oder welchen Hintergrunds, unabh ngig auch von dem, was Sie letztlich mit Ihrem Pferd vorhaben.Wenn sich Ihr Pferd hat satteln lassen und Sie gestern zum ersten Mal aufsitzen konnten, dann steht f r Sie morgen als erstes mein Buch auf dem Plan (Kapitel 1). Besitzen Sie ein lteres Pferd, und haben Sie ihm bereits alles beigebracht was Sie wissen, und trotzdem ist es immer noch ahnungslos, dann steht auch f r Sie als erstes dieses Buch auf dem Plan (Kapitel 2). Damit erhalten Sie einen Bauplan zum Legen eines Fundaments, ohne das kein Pferd auskommt, egal welchen Alters, welcher Rasse oder welchen Hintergrunds, unabh ngig auch von dem, was Sie letztlich mit Ihrem Pferd vorhaben.Abschnitt I enth lt alles, was Ihr Pferd wissen muss. Abschnitt II enth lt alles (Theoretische), was Sie wissen sollten. Gehen Sie die ersten bungen der Reihe nach durch, so wie sie im Buch stehen. berdies k nnen Sie die bungen auch frei zusammenstellen, wie es Ihren eigenen Anspr chen und F higkeiten am ehesten entspricht. Manche Kapitel bauen aufeinander auf - sollte das der Fall sein habe ich diese Vorkenntnisse einleitend noch einmal kurz zusammengefasst.Mit seinen parallel angeordneten bersetzungen bietet dieses Buch denjenigen, die eine zweite Sprache lernen, die M glichkeit, ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu erweitern und zugleich einschl gige Techniken im Pferdetraining zu erlernen. Der Paralleldruck erm glicht ein bequemes Sprachenlernen, ohne wiederholtes Nachschlagen im W rterbuch.

Unillustrated (no pictures), 267 pages English/Spanish Bilingual/Dual-Language with Parallel Text Foreign language study for students of the Spanish language and horse owners alike.The changes you can make in the round pen are amazing - but training there is about much more than simply running a horse in circles. There are objective and progressive steps. This guide to the proven methods of John Lyons, shows you exactly what to do, in which specific order, and why. You'll build a strong foundation on your green horse - or reset the attitude of a more mature horse.Section I of this book, "Round Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse," gives you a 5-day, step-by-step set of instructions to take with you to the round pen.Section II goes on to offer 11 more lessons that you'll want to teach your young horse at this point in his life. This guide -- from the series "Horse Training How-To" -- is what you need to get your horse off "on the right foot." The time spent will pay big dividends later For students of the Spanish language and horse owners alike.This book with its side-by-side translations offers those studying a second language the opportunity to improve their language skills while at the same time learning proven horse-training techniques. Parallel text offers convenient study without having to repeatedly refer to a dictionary.---En el corral redondo puedes lograr cambios asombrosos, pero este adiestramiento requiere mucho m s que solo hacer correr al caballo en c rculos. Hay pasos objetivos y progresivos. Esta gu a, que ense a los m todos probados de John Lyons, te muestra exactamente qu hacer, en qu orden espec fico y por qu . Construir s los fundamentos del caballo novato o corregir s la actitud del caballo adulto.La Secci n I de este libro, "El corral redondo: Primeros pasos para adiestrar al caballo", te brinda un conjunto de instrucciones paso a paso, para aplicar durante cinco d as de trabajo en el corral redondo.Luego sigue la Secci n II, que te ofrece once lecciones adicionales que querr s ense arle a tu caballo en este momento de su vida.Esta gu a -de la serie "C mo adiestrar al caballo"- es lo que necesitas para que tu caballo se inicie con "el pie derecho". El tiempo invertido hoy te dar grandes dividendos ma ana Tanto para estudiantes del idioma espa ol como para due os de caballos.Este libro, con su traducci n en paralelo*, ofrece al estudiante de un segundo idioma la oportunidad de mejorar su conocimiento del espa ol mientras aprende t cnicas probadas de adiestramiento de caballos. El texto en paralelo facilita el estudio, sin la necesidad de consultar un diccionario regularmente.*Textos lado a lado: en una p gina se lee el texto original y en la otra p gina la traducci n.

Spanish edition; unillustrated (no pictures), 145 pages Est s comenzando a adiestrar a un caballo? Tienes un caballo adulto que necesita un "ajuste de actitud"?En el corral redondo todo se enfoca en construir los fundamentos del futuro caballo de montar -pero este mismo adiestramiento tambi n puede servir para corregir al caballo adulto que ltimamente se comporta como si fuera el jefe de tu peque a "manada de dos"-. No hay magia; este trabajo en tierra contiene pasos espec ficos para llegar al xito. Es un mapa que te indicar exactamente qu pasos tomar, c mo, en qu orden y por qu .La Secci n I, de "El corral redondo: Primeros pasos para adiestrar al caballo" te brinda un conjunto de instrucciones paso a paso, para aplicar durante cinco d as de trabajo. Encontrar s que trabajar en el corral redondo es f cil, met dico y gratificante.La Secci n II, "M s all del corral redondo", te ofrece once lecciones adicionales que querr s ense arle a tu caballo en este momento de su vida (ver la lista completa en el ndice).Esta gu a sencilla y f cil, que ense a los m todos probados de John Lyons, te permitir iniciar de inmediato el adiestramiento del caballo joven o sin adiestrar -o reiniciar, de manera segura, el adiestramiento del caballo adulto-.Nota: Si bien este libro no abarca la etapa en la que ensillas al caballo por primera vez, te llevar exactamente hasta ese punto. Ese ser a el siguiente paso ndicePr logoSecci n I: Trabajar en el corral redondoIntroducci n D a Uno: " C mo empiezo?" D a Dos: "Ven a m " D a Tres: Enfrentando el miedo ("Spook in Place") D a Cuatro: Desensibilizar el caballo al contacto D a Cinco: Levantando las patasSecci n II: M s all del corral redondoEntrenamiento b sico en tierra- C mo atrapar al caballo que no quiere que lo atrapen.- Colocar el cabestro... cuando ni siquiera puedes tocar la cabeza del caballo.- Entrenamiento para conducir al caballo a pie- C mo conducir a pie al caballo terco- Trabajando a la cuerdaLos modales y los vicios- Los caballos que muerden- "Le tengo miedo a mi caballo, por favor ay dame" (El caballo que intimida)- El que se mueve primero, pierde (o "c mo lograr respeto")El tr iler- Uso del corral redondo para ense arle al caballo a subir a un tr ilerTrucos para ense arle al caballo- Ens ale al caballo a acercarse a ti con pasos al costadoEl Mantenimiento del caballo- Mi caballo es dif cil de adiestrar... es por sus cascos?

Unillustrated (no pictures), 249 pages Wenn sich Ihr Pferd hat satteln lassen und Sie gestern zum ersten Mal aufsitzen konnten, dann steht f r Sie morgen als erstes mein Buch auf dem Plan (Kapitel 1). Besitzen Sie ein lteres Pferd, und haben Sie ihm bereits alles beigebracht was Sie wissen, und trotzdem ist es immer noch ahnungslos, dann steht auch f r Sie als erstes dieses Buch auf dem Plan (Kapitel 2). Damit erhalten Sie einen Bauplan zum Legen eines Fundaments, ohne das kein Pferd auskommt, egal welchen Alters, welcher Rasse oder welchen Hintergrunds, unabh ngig auch von dem, was Sie letztlich mit Ihrem Pferd vorhaben. Sobald Ihr Pferd dieses Buch in- und auswendig kennt, k nnen Sie anfangen Barrel Racing, Roping, Vielseitigkeit, Springen oder Dressurreiten zu trainieren. Aber heute sind erst einmal die Grundlagen dran. Abschnitt I enth lt alles, was Ihr Pferd wissen muss. Abschnitt II enth lt alles (Theoretische), was Sie wissen sollten. Gehen Sie die ersten bungen der Reihe nach durch, so wie sie im Buch stehen. berdies k nnen Sie die bungen auch frei zusammenstellen, wie es Ihren eigenen Anspr chen und F higkeiten am ehesten entspricht. Manche Kapitel bauen aufeinander auf - sollte das der Fall sein habe ich diese Vorkenntnisse einleitend noch einmal kurz zusammengefasst. Inhalt Abschnitt IGrundausbildung Ihres Pferdes - Bewegung - H ftkontrolle, Teil I - H ftkontrolle, Teil II - Klassische Schlangenlinie - Bringen Sie Ihrem Pferd bei, geradeaus zu laufen - Das Ziffernblatt: Wie Sie Ihrem Pferd einfach alles beibringen k nnen - Schulterkontrolle - Die R ckw rtsvolte in Au enstellung - Wie man h ngende Schultern korrigiert - Schlangenlinie: Von indirekt zu direkt - Geschwindigkeitskontrolle - Langsamer werden, Teil I: Beweg Deine H ften - Langsamer werden, Teil II: Wir dressier'n das Hirn - St rrische Pferde: Komat s im einen Moment, hei e Eisen im n chsten - B che berqueren und andere furchtbare Dinge - Bringen Sie Ihrem Pferd bei, seinen Kopf im Stand zu senken - Verbessertes R ckw rtsrichten - Mit einfachen Schritten zur Servolenkung - Diagonale Bewegung - Weich machen - Korrektes Angaloppieren - Eine Hilfe gegen den Kreuzgalopp - Travers - Neck-Reining - so funktioniert's Abschnitt IILernen Sie die Theorie hinter der Praxis - Das mache ich als Erstes - Jedesmal wenn Sie aufsitzen, machen Sie Folgendes - Wie Sie die Z gel wie ein Profi aufnehmen - Zaubertraining: Auf den Gedanken hin loslassen - Merken Sie sich dieses Gef hl - Lernen - Die Z gel geben die Richtung, die Beine die Geschwindigkeit - Pferdisch sprechen - Stellen Sie sich beim Reiten vor, dass Sie f hren - Das perfekte erste Mal - Sechs einfache M glichkeiten, Ihr Training zu verbessern - Checklisten f r Reiter - Probleme diagnostizieren

Unillustrated (no pictures), 327 pages English/Deutsch Bilingual/Dual-Language with Parallel Text / Zweisprachig in ParalleldruckForeign language study for students of the German language and horse owners alike.A book full of solutions for the horse owner. In three parts. Section I: The lion's share of challenges faced by riders and owners revolve around some form of "fear," the rider's - or the horse's. Here we deal with "fright" in it's myriad forms.Section II: Neglect your lawn, get weeds. Neglect your car, break down. Neglect your horse... collect trips to the ER. Here's what you need to know to keep your horse tuned-up and out of trouble.Section III: Find step-by-step fixes for the "most popular" (notice the quotes?) problems faced by horse owners.For students of the German language and horse owners alike. This book with its side-by-side translations offers those studying a second language the opportunity to improve their language skills while at the same time learning proven horse-training techniques. Parallel text offers convenient study without having to repeatedly refer to a dictionary.- - -Ein Buch voller L sungen f r denPferdebesitzer. In drei Teilen.Teil I: Die meisten Herausforderungen f r Reiter und Besitzer basieren in irgendeiner Form auf Furcht - auf der Furcht des Reiters oder der des Pferdes. Leider haben wir es mit einer Vielzahl von furchterregenden Dingen zu tun.Teil II: Wenn Sie Ihren Rasen vernachl ssigen, bekommen Sie Unkraut. Wenn Sie Ihren Wagen vernachl ssigen, bleibt er liegen. Wenn Sie Ihr Pferd vernachl ssigen ... gewinnen Sie einen Haufen Freikarten f r die Notaufnahme. Hier erfahren Sie, wie Ihr Pferd getuned und einwandfrei l uft.Teil III: Schritt-f r-Schritt-L sungen f r die "beliebtesten" (beachten Sie die Anf hrungszeichen) Probleme, denen sich Pferdebesitzer stellen m ssen.Gleicherma en f r Pferdebesitzer und diejenigen, die ihreEnglischkenntnisse aufbessern wollen.Mit seinen parallel angeordneten bersetzungenbietet dieses Buch denjenigen, die eine zweite Sprache lernen, die M glichkeit, ihre Sprachkenntnisse zuerweitern und zugleich einschl gige Techniken im Pferdetraining zu erlernen. Der Paralleldruck erm glichtein bequemes Sprachenlernen, ohne wiederholtes Nachschlagen im W rterbuch.

Unillustrated (no pictures), 191 pages English/Deutsch Bilingual/Dual-Language with Parallel Text / Zweisprachig in ParalleldruckForeign language study for students of the German language and horse owners alike.You have years till you can ride your colt or filly - but there's a lot of training that needs to be done in the meantime. They need to cooperate for the farrier, to stand near you politely, to be lead around the barn, to respect your space - they need to become a cheerful member of your family. This is your step-by-step guide; it shows you exactly what to do, what to look for and in what order. Train your foal to be safer and: to respect you and your spaceto deal with fear to lead and stand calmly to begin "giving to pressure," the very foundation of all training If you were the first person to someday ride your weanling, would you feel safer if the colt did - or did not - have a proper foundation? For students of the German language and horse owners alike. This book with its side-by-side translations offers those studying a second language the opportunity to improve their language skills while at the same time learning proven horse-training techniques. Parallel text offers convenient study without having to repeatedly refer to a dictionary. - - - Es dauert Jahre, bis Sie Ihr Fohlen reiten k nnen - bis dahin muss es viel trainieren, damit es mit dem Hufschmied zusammenarbeitet, ruhig in Ihrer N he steht, sich in den Stallungen umherf hren l sst, Ihren Bereich respektiert - es sich zu einem fr hlichen Mitglied Ihrer Familie entwickelt. Dies ist Ihr Schritt-f r-Schritt-Leitfaden; er zeigt Ihnen, worauf Sie achten m ssen, was wann zu tun ist."Ihr Fohlen: Grundlegendes Training" ist ein Schritt-f r-Schritt-Leitfaden; er zeigt Ihnen genau, worauf Sie achten m ssen, was zu tun ist und in welcher Reihenfolge. Trainieren Sie Ihr Fohlen sicherer zu sein und: Sie und Ihren Bereich zu respektierenMit Angst umzugehenGef hrt zu werden und ruhig zu stehen"dem Druck nachzugeben" - die Basis allen Trainings W ren Sie der erste, der eines Tages Ihr Fohlen reitet, wann w rden Sie sich sicherer f hlen - wenn Ihr Fohlen gut erzogen ist oder wenn nicht?Gleicherma en f r Pferdebesitzer und diejenigen, die ihre Englischkenntnisse aufbessern wollen. Mit seinen parallel angeordneten bersetzungen bietet dieses Buch denjenigen, die eine zweite Sprache lernen, die M glichkeit, ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu erweitern und zugleich einschl gige Techniken im Pferdetraining zu erlernen. Der Paralleldruck erm glicht ein bequemes Sprachenlernen, ohne wiederholtes Nachschlagen im W rterbuch.

Unillustrated (no pictures), 281 pages English/Deutsch Bilingual/Dual-Language with Parallel Text / Zweisprachig in ParalleldruckForeign language study for students of the German language and horse owners alike.If you're starting a horse or need to turn around an older horse that's proving a challenge, round pen training is your very first step. The changes you can make in the round pen are amazing - but training there is about much more than simply running a horse in circles. There are tried and true, proven methods. Here then is your guide to building a strong foundation on your green horse - or resetting the attitude of a mature horse.Section I of "Round Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse" gives you a 5-day, step-by-step plan to take with you to the round pen.Section II goes on to offer 10 more lessons that you'll need to teach your young horse at this point in his life, (haltering, leading, lungeing, vices, gaining respect, hoof care, trailer loading & more). For students of the German language and horse owners alike. This book with its side-by-side translations offers those studying a second language the opportunity to improve their language skills while at the same time learning proven horse-training techniques. Parallel text offers convenient study without having to repeatedly refer to a dictionary. ---Ob Sie ein Pferd ausbilden oder ein lteres Pferd umerziehen m ssen, weil es f r Sie zu einer wahren Herausforderung geworden ist - das Round-Pen-Training ist f r Sie ein erster Schritt in die richtige Richtung. Im Round Pen k nnen Sie erstaunliche Ver nderungen bewirken - doch geht es bei dem Training dort um mehr als nur darum, das Pferd einfach im Kreis laufen zu lassen. Hier nun also Ihr Leitfaden, mit dem Sie f r Ihr junges Pferd eine feste Grundlage schaffen - oder die Einstellung Ihres erwachsenen Pferdes resetten k nnen.In Abschnitt I dieses Buches erhalten Sie mit "Erziehung im Round-Pen: Erste Schritte, um Ihr Pferd zu starten," einen f nf-Tages-Plan mit Schritt-f r-Schritt-Anweisungen, die Sie mit in den Round-Pen nehmen k nnen.Abschnitt II bietet Ihnen 10 weitere Lektionen, f r die Ihr vierbeiniger Freund nun aufnahmef hig ist.Gleicherma en f r Pferdebesitzer und diejenigen, die ihre Englischkenntnisse aufbessern wollen. Mit seinen parallel angeordneten bersetzungen bietet dieses Buch denjenigen, die eine zweite Sprache lernen, die M glichkeit, ihre Sprachkenntnisse zu erweitern und zugleich einschl gige Techniken im Pferdetraining zu erlernen. Der Paralleldruck erm glicht ein bequemes Sprachenlernen, ohne wiederholtes Nachschlagen im W rterbuch.

Here's how to train (or "re-train") a horse, your map to building the foundation every horse needs regardless of age, breed or background, regardless of riding discipline (English or Western), regardless of what you've planned for your mare, stallion, colt or filly's future. It's your guide to learning and practicing proven, natural horsemanship tips & techniques, methods vital to ensuring future success - because your horse won't change until you do. Unillustrated (no pictures), 219 pages When you finish this horse training book of mine, you'll have a horse that's better trained and more dependable than 99% of the others at your barn, a horse that goes where you want it to go at a speed you pick, a partner to hit the trail with or to enjoy in a thousand other ways. But you'll also have a horse that's had the schooling necessary to move to the next level (showing & competing) if and when you're ready. You'll be set to train for barrels, roping, or reining, eventing, jumping or dressage. Section I is pure step-by-step "horse training." It's what to do and precisely how to do it. It's what every horse needs to know, young or old. Section II is the theory (the horsemanship) every rider needs to know. Practice the first few chapters in order as written. Beyond that, feel free to mix & match depending on your needs or riding abilities. Some chapters are dependent upon others, but in those cases I've spelled out necessary prerequisites covered elsewhere in this book. ContentsSECTION IBASIC TRAINING - Legs Mean Move - Hip Control Part I - Hip Control Part II - Classic Serpentine - Train Your Horse to Travel Straight - Clockwork: Teach Anything to Your Horse - Shoulder Control - Reverse Arc Circle - How to Fix Leaning Shoulders - Serpentine: Indirect to Direct - Basics of Speed Control - Slow Down Part I: Move the Hip - Slow Down Part II: Train the Brain - Balky Horses: Comatose One Minute, Hot to Trot the Next - Crossing Creeks & Scary Stuff - Teach Your Horse to Lower Its Head While Standing - Better Back Ups - Simple Steps to Power Steering - Diagonal Movement (Leg Yields Without the Legs) - Softening - Getting Leads - A Fix for Cross-Firing (Cross-Cantering) - Hips, Get Behind the Shoulders (And Stay Put) - Hips-in (Haunches-in or Travers) - Neck Reining How-To SECTION IIHORSEMANSHIPThe First Thing I DoHere's the 1st thing you should do with your horse today and any horse that's "new to you." Each Time You Mount Up, Do ThisHere's a small thing you can do to keep your horse's attitude in check and prevent mount-up problems from taking root. How to Pick Up Your Reins Like a ProIt's critical that you become practiced with your hands, your primary source of communication. This is--in detail--how to handle your reins. Horse Training Magic: Release on the ThoughtTwo days from now your friends at the barn will point at you excitedly, step from your path reverently and coo "oooh" as they watch you ride. What You're Feeling ForJust as another person might reach out a hand to shake yours as you approach, a trained horse will read your body language and act, not waiting for a tug on the reins. Reins Tell Direction Legs Tell SpeedIs your horse getting dull to your cues? Maybe you're burning out your cues, using them as both a "heads-up" & motivator. Plus: Talking HorseSee Yourself Leading When RidingPerfect the First Time6 Easy Ways to Improve Your TrainingRider ChecklistsDiagnosing Problems

Unillustrated (no pictures), 179 pagesMit diesem Handbuch wird Ihr Pferd Sie nicht mehr in Schwierigkeiten bringen.L sen Sie Probleme, Schritt f r SchrittDieses Buch widmet sich jedem Pferdebesitzer, der schon einmal ganz ernsthaft berlegt hat, ob er nicht einfach das Gatter auflassen und eine Maisspur raus auf die Landstra e legen sollte. Kollegen - an dem Punkt stand ich auch schon. Pferde k nnen einem gut tun - aber sie k nnen einen auch in den Wahnsinn treiben, und zwar schneller als man "Warum nur tust Du mir das an? Schlie lich bezahle ich die ganzen Rechnungen " sagen kann.Dieses Buch widmet sich au erdem all den unerfahrenen Pferdebesitzern, die einfach jeden wohlgemeinten Rat in den Wind geschlagen und sich ein junges Pferd gekauft haben in der wahnwitzigen Vorstellung, sie k nnten doch "gemeinsam lernen". Stimmt's? Sie sind sich jetzt gar nicht mehr so sicher, ob diese Entscheidung tats chlich klug war ... Entspannen Sie sich - das bleibt unser kleines Geheimnis. Pauken Sie den Stoff jeden Abend, und am Morgen werden Ihre Freunde staunen.Teil I: Die meisten Herausforderungen f r Reiter und Besitzer basieren in irgendeiner Form auf Furcht - auf der Furcht des Reiters oder der des Pferdes. Leider haben wir es mit einer Vielzahl von furchterregenden Dingen zu tun.Teil II: Wenn Sie Ihren Rasen vernachl ssigen, bekommen Sie Unkraut. Wenn Sie Ihren Wagen vernachl ssigen, bleibt er liegen. Wenn Sie Ihr Pferd vernachl ssigen ... gewinnen Sie einen Haufen Freikarten f r die Notaufnahme. Hier erfahren Sie, wie Ihr Pferd getuned und einwandfrei l uft.Teil III: Schritt-f r-Schritt-L sungen f r die "beliebtesten" (beachten Sie die Anf hrungszeichen) Probleme, denen sich Pferdebesitzer stellen m ssen.Sie sind ein Pferdebesitzer mit Problemen. Dies ist ein Buch mit L sungen. InhaltVorwortTeil I: Furcht in all ihren FormenEin fluchthaftes oder g risches Pferd neu trainierenWer sich zuerst bewegt, verliert (Oder: Wie man sich Respekt verschafft)"Ich habe Angst vor meinem Pferd Helfen Sie mir bitte " (Das einsch chternde Pferd)Gelassenheitstraining: ngstigende DingeGelassenheitstraining: ngstigende MomenteGelassenheitstraining: ngstigende OrteGelassenheitstraining: ngstigende Orte unterwegsVerabschieden Sie sich von Ihrem ZappelphilippWie Sie ein berschnelles Pferd verlangsamenNun beruhige dichTeil II: Halten Sie Ihr Pferd auf der rechten BahnLassen Sie das Erste Mal perfekt seinSechs einfache M glichkeiten, um Ihr Training zu verbessernChecklisten f r ReiterDas erste, was ich tueWenn Sie aufsitzen, machen Sie dies als erstesTeil III: Eindeutige UnartenPferde, die bei enSattelzwangPferde, die sich weigern weiterzugehenEin stures Pferd f hrenDie Hufe hebenWeitere B cher dieses AutorsLernen Sie den Autor kennen: Keith Hosman

Unillustrated (no pictures), 241 pagesControl: Either you have it--or you don't.This book, "Crow Hopper's Big Guide to Buck Stopping," falls into four sections: Section I: Learn the ground work required to begin snuffing out this deep-rooted issue. Given that "you ride the horse you lead," you'll begin your fix with your feet planted safely on terra firma. You'll gain confidence and control.Section II: Learn to see a buck coming and what to do if it happens, then get back in the saddle for exercises designed to put you in charge and prevent future problems.Section III: Perform exercises geared to address immediate and specific bucking issues: Bucking into the canter, how to deal with your fear, crossing obstacles, the horse that crow hops when introduced to the saddle.Section IV: Training appropriate for every horse and rider--and a must for those schooling the bucking horse.Your horse isn't going to buck if you have control. Your task, then, becomes gaining that control, understanding when you have it, knowing when you don't, working to get it. Contents: Section IGround Training- When You Really Lose ItIf your horse went ballistic last week, it didn't just "happen." Spot the signals.- Where I'd StartBucking horse owners, here's something you can do with your horse that advances his training, is low risk, and fun.- Whoever Moves First, Loses ("How to Get Respect")Secure your rightful spot as leader in your herd of two.- Bridle Work from the GroundDevelop control over your horse's individual body parts and gain respect- Reverse of RespectBacking your horse is an excellent way to affirm or establish your position as leader- Lungeing a Horse for Added ControlWith added training for the bucking horse, here is the how, when, and why of lunge-line trainingSection IIFixes from the saddle and preventative medicine- Your Individual Prescription- Ride Where You Can, Not Where You Can't- Core Exercises (Introduced)- Despooking: Scary Things- Despooking: Scary Moments- Getting Back On: What to Do If the Horse Bucks- Hip Control- Classic Serpentine- Softening- Calm Down Now: Drop Your Horse's Head on Command- Speed Control for Mind Control- Slow Down, Part I: Move the Hip- Slow Down, Part II: Train the Brain- Horses That Don't Wanna Go Where You Wanna Go- Shoulder Control- Train Your Horse to Travel StraightSection IIIQuestions answered: Specific and immediate fixes for the bucking horse owner- Horses that Buck When First Introduced to the Saddle- How Can I Overcome My Fear After Being Bucked Off?- My horse wants to buck or crow hop when going from a trot to a canter.- Crossing Creeks and Scary StuffSection IVTraining for every horse and rider--and a must for the bucking horse- Each Time You Mount Up, Do This First- How to Pick Up Your Reins Like a Pro- Training Magic: Release on the Thought- Reins Tell Direction, Legs Tell Speed- Talking Horse- Perfect the First Time- How Do I Keep My Horse's Attention?- Is the Cinch Strap Causing the Trouble?- Is My Horse Hard to Train... Because of His Feet?- The Sours: Buddy and Barney

Unillustrated (no pictures), 99 pages W ren Sie der erste, der eines Tages Ihr Fohlen reitet, wann w rden Sie sich sicherer f hlen - wenn Ihr Fohlen gut erzogen ist oder wenn nicht?Ist bei Ihnen ein Fohlen unterwegs? Oder haben Sie vielleicht ein Absatzfohlen, das wie Unkraut in die H he schie t, aber dringend trainiert werden muss und vielleicht sogar gef hrlich wird?Es dauert Jahre, bis Sie Ihr Hengst- oder Stutfohlen reiten k nnen - in der Zwischenzeit m ssen Sie eine Menge mit ihm trainieren. Fohlen m ssen mit dem Hufschmied zusammenarbeiten, ruhig in Ihrer N he stehen, sich durch den Stall f hren lassen, Ihren Bereich respektieren - sie m ssen fr hliche und Freude bringende Mitglieder Ihrer Familie werden. Dieses Buch ist ein Schritt-f r-Schritt-Leitfaden, der Ihnen genau zeigt, worauf Sie achten m ssen, was zu tun ist und in welcher Reihenfolge.Aufbauend auf den sanften und bew hrten Techniken von John Lyons, bringen die "Tage" 1-5 Ihr Pferd dazu, Ihren Bereich zu respektieren, mit Angst umzugehen, ruhig zu stehen und "dem Druck nachzugeben". Gehen Sie jeden "Tag" mit Ihrem eigenen Tempo an. In Abschnitt II finden Sie weitere Trainingsvorschl ge, die in diesem Stadium f r Sie sehr wertvoll sein werden.Wenn Sie bei Ihrem Fohlen jetzt f r eine starke, solide und wohl berlegte Basis sorgen, wird das sp ter nur von Vorteil f r Sie sein - sp testens wenn es ums Satteln geht. Denken Sie daran: Sie reiten das Pferd, das Sie f hren - und mit dem Training daf r beginnen wir schon heute. InhaltsverzeichnisVorwortAbschnitt I: Tage 1-5 Einleitung Tag eins: Schau mich an Tag zwei: Gew hnen und desensibilisieren Tag drei: Halfter-Training mit Ihrem Fohlen Tag vier: Das Fohlen f hren Tag f nf: Ihr Fohlen waschenAbschnitt II: Zus tzliches Training Pferde, die bei enDie Hufe heben Bringe Deinem Pferd bei, im Sidepass auf Dich zuzukommenWeitere B cher dieses Autors Lernen Sie den Autor kennen: Keith Hosman

Unillustrated (no pictures), 145 pages Ob Sie ein Pferd ausbilden oder ein lteres Pferd umerziehen m ssen, weil es f r Sie zu einer wahren Herausforderung geworden ist - das Round-Pen-Training ist f r Sie ein erster Schritt in die richtige Richtung. Im Round-Pen greifen Sie auf ein altbew hrtes System zur ck, das Ihnen zu erstaunlichen Fortschritten verhelfen wird. Round-Pen-Training ist weit mehr als nur ein Pferd im Kreis laufen zu lassen; In meinem Buch stelle ich Ihnen durchdachte, aufeinander abgestimmte und zielorientierte Trainingsschritte vor. Im Endeffekt ist die Umsetzung zwar recht einfach, ein strukturierter Plan jedoch ist unabdingbar. In Abschnitt I dieses Buches erhalten Sie mit "Erziehung im Round-Pen: Erste Schritte, um Ihr Pferd zu starten," einen f nf-Tages-Plan mit Schritt-f r-Schritt-Anweisungen, die Sie mit in den Round-Pen nehmen k nnen. Abschnitt II bietet Ihnen 10 weitere Lektionen, f r die Ihr vierbeiniger Freund nun aufnahmef hig ist. Nutzen Sie diesen Ratgeber, damit Ihr Jungpferd "nicht mit dem falschen Fu aufsteht." Der Zeitaufwand wird sich sp ter mehr als bezahlt machen Hinweis: Das erste Satteln wird in diesem Buch zwar nicht behandelt, die Anleitung f hrt Sie jedoch genau zu diesem Punkt. Das Satteln ist dann der n chste Schritt Inhaltsverzeichnis Vorwort Teil I: Round-Pen-Training - Einleitung - Tag eins: "Wie fange ich an?" - Tag zwei: "Komm her zu mir" - Tag drei: "Spook in Place" ("Schrecken im Stehen") - Tag vier: Gew hnung - Tag f nf: Hufe heben Teil II: Jenseits des Round-PenGrundlegendes Bodentraining - Wie Sie mit einem Pferd das Halftern trainieren - Bringen Sie Ihrem Pferd bei, sich f hren zu lassen - Ein stures Pferd f hren - Ein Pferd longieren Gutes und schlechtes Benehmen - Pferde, die bei en - "Ich habe Angst vor meinem Pferd Helfen Sie mir bitte " (Das einsch chternde Pferd) - Wer sich zuerst bewegt, verliert (Oder: Wie man sich Respekt verschafft) Verladen - Laden Sie Ihr Pferd mit Hilfe des Round-Pen Tricks - Bringen Sie Ihrem Pferd bei, im Side Pass auf Sie zuzukommen. Pferdehaltung- Dass mein Pferd sich nicht leicht trainieren l sst ... liegt das an seinen Hufen?

Unillustrated (no pictures), 67 pages Teach any horse to trailer load willingly when you ask "Trailer Training Horses: Simple Steps to Loading Your Horse" is a simple, how-to guide that gets your horse trailer-trained for good. Begging your horse to enter the trailer is aggravating. Forcing your horse into the trailer is dangerous. Unfortunately, you can't just leave the little bugger there at the fairgrounds, so you are stuck. Who needs the aggravation?The next time you're running late for a show and the kids are driving you nuts and you need to get your horse boxed up and you're running really late... wouldn't you love to have a pro horse trainer show up and show you what to do?Well, the bad news is, I'll be twenty states away that day. The good news is... you can bring my book Trailer training is actually very easy - it's just a matter of knowing what steps to take, how long to do each, and what to emphasize. To that end, I've compiled a simple set of instructions, a guidebook to getting your horse loading smoothly using the proven methods of John Lyons.Train your horse to: * Load immediately and willingly* Unload easily and in a controlled manner* Lead politelyYou'll find the book broken down into five "Days" or segments: - Day 1: Easy trailer loading begins by solidifying great ground manners- Day 2: Refine your control over specific body parts, gaining respect along the way, setting yourself up for success- Day 3: Two different ways to get your horse into the trailer- Day 4: Exercises for "hard-luck" cases, training tips for everybody- Day 5: Do's, Don'ts and What-To-Do-Ifs, plus notes on tying, horses that won't unload, horses who "thrash" and moreAnd... learn to use a round pen to teach your horse to actually look for open trailers You point, and your horse runs over and hops in I call them "days" but you should take this work at your own speed. Each chapter gives you a plan, a goal, theory and homework. Some segments, or "days," will be easier than others. And, while you can breeze through everything in hours, you might want to split it up over days or weeks. It's completely up to you.Whatcha waiting for? Don't wait till the morning you're leaving to find out if your horse loads

Unillustrated (no pictures), 147 pages In "When Your Horse Rears: How to Stop It" we'll train your horse to accept pressures typically associated with stopping and backing and the like. We'll learn the theory and practice allowing us to soften and relax our horse, giving us greater control over his mind and various body parts. We'll teach respect for the bit while building smooth transitions from standing to walk to trot to lope. In the end, you'll be able to make ordinary requests, (to "stop" or "back," for instance), without fear that your very pressure is an overt invitation to rear up. In fact, once you've put the time in, you'll be amazed at the difference made in your overall control, safety and enjoyment.With this guide, you will teach your horse to: Keep his feet on the ground Deal (well) with increased pressurePick up the correct leadsMove his hips independentlyDrop his head immediatelyYou can't make your horse stop rearing with a "bigger, badder bit." You've got to retrain the brain. This book shows you the steps you must take to put an end to this scary and very dangerous habit: Greatly improve your ground controlGet your horse amazingly soft on the bitGreatly improve your brakesFollow easy, step-by-step exercises for lasting changes Cure a nightmare situation that could put you in the E.R. This is true "Do It Yourself" training - and only you can decide if this is something you, personally, are up for. Horse training can be a dangerous activity - so if you have any doubts whatsoever in your abilities, then I suggest you purchase and read this book simply for the deeper understanding you will glean - and then hire a pro for help and guidance."When Your Horse Rears: How to Stop It" is broken down into five "Days" or sessions: Day 1: Start turning your horse's first thoughts from "fight" to "give"Day 2: Teach your horse respect for rein pressure -- and do it where you're safest: on the groundDay 3: He can't rear with his head on the ground Teach your horse to drop his head and "calm down now"Day 4: Gain "Control of the Hips" and get a great way to calm or slow any horse in a bad situationDay 5: Teach perfect transitions, tune up your brakes and nail your lead departuresPlus, the second half of the book offers 9 more chapters you should know if you ride a "rearing horse" How to Pick Up Your Reins Like a ProThe Reins: 5 Ways to Improve Your UseRider ChecklistsWhoever Moves First, LosesHow to Teach a Horse to Pivot on Its HindquartersWhen You Get On, Do This FirstIs My Horse Hard to Train... Because of His Feet?See Yourself Leading When RidingTraining Magic: Release On the ThoughtSee the first half of this book as a set of detailed instructions designed to fix your horse; see the second half as a way to develop and improve you the rider/trainer, your training habits and methods.

Unillustrated (no pictures), 93 pagesDo you have a foal on the way? Maybe you've got a weanling who's growing like a weed but in need of training and possibly getting dangerous? Do you know what training is essential for baby horses, how to approach the work - and how much is too much? You have years till you can ride your colt or filly - but there's a lot of training that needs to be done in the meantime. They need to cooperate for the farrier, to stand near you politely, to be lead around the barn, to respect your space - they need to become a cheerful member of your family. This is your step-by-step guide; it shows you exactly what to do, what to look for and in what order. Train your foal to be safer and: - to respect you and your space - to deal with fear- to lead and stand calmly- to begin "giving to pressure," the very foundation of all training If you were the first person to someday ride your weanling, would you feel safer if the colt did - or did not - have a proper foundation? Your Foal: Essential Training for the Weanling Horse is broken down into five "Days" or sessions. Contents Section I: - Day One: Look At Me - Build Body Control- Day Two: Sacking Out and Desensitizing- Day Three: Halter Training Your Foal- Day Four: Leading a Horse: Colt Basics- Day Five: Cleaning Horses: Bathing Your Foal Section II: - Teach Your Horse to Stand Tied- Horses That Bite (Most young horses will try this once - here's how to "nip it" in the bud.)- Picking Up Feet - When I Point - Sidepassing to You On the Ground- Teach Your Horse to Come to You Based on the gentle and proven techniques of John Lyons, "Days" 1-5 teach your horse to respect your space, to deal with fear, to stand calmly and to begin "giving to pressure." Section II contains an additional three chapters that you might very well need at this stage in your young horse's life. I call the individual segments "days" but you'll take this work at a speed that's comfortable for both you and your foal. While you'll fly through some "days," others will necessarily require that you spend more time to really nail the material. You might want to split it up over days, weeks or months.. It's completely up to you - after all, you've got years till he's big enough to carry that saddle or pull that cart Each chapter gives you a plan, a goal, theory and homework. The whole thing might take you a week - and it might take you months. Every trainer's different, every foal is different. Regardless, when you arrive at the other side, you will have made significant progress in your foal's training and you'll be miles ahead when it comes time later to break him to saddle. KDP-p]

Unillustrated (no pictures), 115 pagesThis book provides simple and objective training for the unbroke horse, from first-time bridling and saddling to sacking out, bridle work from the ground, pre-mount work, and your (necessarily short) first ride. You'll learn tried and true, proven methods, tips to keep you safer, and tricks to save time. - If you began your training in the round pen, this book outlines the next steps.- If you haven't round penned your horse, you can still begin with this book BUT round penning beforehand is highly recommended.Section I gets you into the saddle for a first ride. You start on the ground, you end in the saddle. Today's the perfect day to get started putting a proper foundation on your horse, a solid start that'll pay big dividends for the rest of his life.Section II offers additional related training helpful at this stage in your horse's training career. It includes a chapter designed to prep you the rider/trainer for all future rides, demonstrating specifically how to use your reins for quicker, easier results with horses of all ages. A good 90% of the issues I see at a typical riding clinic could have been prevented if the rider knew a few simple rules about how to hold (and release ) those reins.Finally, pinned to the tail of this book, you'll find 3 additional chapters, including a trick to gain your horse's respect, a tip to keep its attention--and specifically what to do when you find yourself facing a "Cinchy Horse."Only you can judge whether your colt or filly is ready for this material Though not a mandatory prerequisite, round penning training your horse (using the methods of John Lyons) is the smart thing to do before completing the material in this book. At an absolute minimum, your horse must remain calm and willing in most circumstances when being worked with (today), is thoroughly used to being handled, and you must have the ability to turn the horse toward you as well as away. You must be able to lead your horse, he isn't head shy, and you can handle his entire body, ears, and all 4 feet. If not, check out the prerequisite work found in my book "Round Pen: First Steps to Starting a Horse."This book is broken down into five "Days" or sessions, each designed for you to take at a pace you set: Day One: First-time bridlingDay Two: Bridle work from the ground (hip and shoulder control)Day Three: Sacking out and first saddlingDay Four: Pre-mount work upDay Five: First RidePlus: "The Reins: 5 Tips to Improve Your Use""Cinchy Horses"Reverse of Respect (Getting respect when you've lost it)How Do I Get My Horse's Attention?What this book does not cover: It's loaded with early-stages training for the green horse - but it does not cover elementary sacking out (again, see my book "Round Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse"), nor does it offer training beyond the first few weeks after first saddling up. It teaches you hip and shoulder control from the ground, how to bridle and saddle up for the first time and what you need to do to take the first ride - which will necessarily be a short one. It gives you pointers as to how you should further your training (beyond the parameters of this book) but it does not cover "riding training" (turning, stopping, speed control, etc.) beyond lessons recommended for your first dozen or so "rides." If you're going to be the 1st person to sit on your colt, don't you want to do everything possible to assure success?

Unillustrated (no pictures), 151 pages This book provides simple and objective training for the unbroke horse, from 1st-time bridling and saddling to sacking out, bridle work from the ground, pre-mount work, and your (necessarily short) first ride. You'll learn proven methods, tips to keep you safer, and tricks to save time. You are a horse owner with problems. This is a book with solutions. This book is dedicated to every horse owner who has seriously considered leaving the gate open and spilling a trail of corn out to the highway. I've been there, my brothers and sisters. I feel your pain. Horses can be an amazing high - but can also drive ya nuts faster than you can say "Why would you do this to me when I pay all the bills?" This book is also dedicated to all you folks who, new to horses, ignored all sensible advice and bought a young horse, figuring you could "learn together." Doubtless, you're starting to doubt the sanity of that decision... but relax, it's our little secret. Cram what you can of this material each night; amaze your friends in the morning. Section I: The lion's share of challenges faced by riders and owners revolve around some form of "fear," the rider's - or the horse's. Here we deal with "fright" in it's myriad forms. Section II: Neglect your lawn, get weeds. Neglect your car, break down. Neglect your horse... collect trips to the ER. Here's what you need to know to keep your horse tuned-up and out of trouble. Section III: Find step-by-step fixes for the "most popular" (notice the quotes?) problems faced by horse owners. CONTENTS SECTION I: FEAR, IN ALL ITS FORMSHow your horse gets scared has everything to do with how we go about fixing it.Retraining the Flighty or Bratty HorseHorses are herd animals and instinct tells them that there's gotta be a boss. If it's not you, it's gotta be them. Here's how to get and maintain control. Covered: - Whoever Moves First, Loses- Scared of My Horse- Despooking: Scary Things- Despooking: Scary Moments- Despooking: Scary Places- Say Good-Bye to Mr. Jiggy- How to Slow Down Your Too-Fast Horse- Calm Down Now SECTION II: Keeping your horse on the straight and narrow. Today's actions determine the horse you'll ride tomorrow. Perfect the First TimeIf you're guilty of being a bit heavy-handed (as evidenced by a stiff-as-a-statue horse) here's a Top Five Horse Training Concept that will soften your horse fast. 6 Easy Ways to Improve Your TrainingSix horse training tips, each designed to simplify your training and make big changes fast. Rider ChecklistsHere are 3 "Rider Checklists." Together, they'll keep you safer - and accelerate your training to boot. The First Thing I DoHere's the first thing you should do with your horse today - and with any horse that's "new to you." When You Get On, Do This FirstHere's one small thing you can do to keep your horse's attitude in check - and prevent mount-up problems from taking root. Is My Horse Hard to Train... Because of His Feet?If your horse stumbles, cranes his head to the ground, takes halting steps, doesn't want to "move out," or has grown irritable, it might be that his feet are hurting him. Here's how to tell. SECTION III: OVERT VICESHere's how to fix some of the most common problems you might face with your horse: easy, objective, step-by-step. Covered: - Biting Horses- Cinchy Horses- Horses That Won't Go- Leading Stubborn Horses- Help Picking Up Feet

Unillustrated (no pictures), 119 pagesA handbook to gaining respect at the mounting block -- with additional, essential exercises. Your horse dances about and tries to keep you from getting into the saddle because he's either scared -- or because there's been a coup in "your little herd of two." This handbook shows you the steps necessary to put an end to this annoying and dangerous habit regardless of its cause.Section I of "Get On Your Horse: Curing Your Mounting Problems" shows you, step-by-step, how to move your horse to the mounting block, to lunge, to give respect -- and to stand rock solid.Section II presents four additional chapters designed to "round out" or "book end" the previous training. Each offers buckets of additional insight into the specific issue at hand, that is, the horse that's begun "dancing" at the mounting block. (See the Table of Contents for a complete listing.)You will: * Correct the horse that has decided he's in charge, not you* Learn to position your horse no matter which way he moves* Learn to sidepass your horse toward you on the ground* Learn how to lunge your horse* Follow easy exercises to make lasting changes * Cure a situation that could grow dangerous, left uncheckedTeach your horse to show respect, to move to the mounting block, to lunge, and to stand rock solid with this DIY roadmap to the methods of John Lyons written by Certifed Trainer Keith Hosman. TABLE OF CONTENTSPrefaceSECTION I: DAYS 1 THROUGH 5Introducing: A Cure for Your Mounting Problems Day One: "Whoever Moves First Loses" Day Two: Sidepassing To You On the Ground Day Three: Now Moving Becomes Our Idea Day Four: Working from the Saddle Day Five: The Reins - 5 Ways to Improve Your Use And, Finally... SECTION II: ADDITIONAL TRAININGRider Checklists The First Thing I Do Cinchy Horses Pick Up Your Reins Like a ProBooks By and From This Author Meet the Author: Keith Hosman

Unillustrated (no pictures), 139 pagesIf you're starting a horse or need to turn around an older horse that's proving a challenge, round pen training is your very first step. The changes you can make there are amazing - but to make these advances, you'll need to know that there is a tried-and-true system. It's more than simply running a horse around in circles; there are objective and progressive steps. It's easy - but you can't go in without a plan. This guide to the proven methods of John Lyons, shows you exactly what to do, in which specific order, and why. Follow this material as written to turn around older horses, those "set in their ways," as well. Section I of "Round Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse" gives you a 5-day, step-by-step plan to take with you to the round pen. Section II goes on to offer 11 more lessons that you'll need to teach your young horse at this point in his life, (haltering, leading, lungeing, vices, gaining respect, hoof care, trailer loading & more). Train your horse: * to become a willing partner* to deal with its fear* to be ready for the first farrier visit* to be much safer for you and your family to be around Build a strong foundation for your green horse - or reset the attitude of a more mature horse. Do it today He's only getting bigger Contents: Section I: Round PenningDay One: Where Do I Start?Day Two: Come To MeDay Three: Spook in PlaceDay Four: Sacking OutDay Five: Picking Up Feet Section II: Beyond the Round Pen* How to Halter Train a Horse* Teaching Your Horse to Lead* Leading a Stubborn Horse* Lungeing a Horse: How, When & Why * Manners & Vices* Biting Horses* Whoever Moves First Loses (How to Get Respect)* "I'm Scared of My Horse, Please Help" (The Intimidating Horse)* Trailer Training Your Horse Using the Roundpen * Cool trick or fix for problems at the mounting block: Teach a Horse to Sidepass Toward You on the Ground* Is My Horse Hard to Train... Because of His Feet? *Note: This book does not address first saddling, it brings you right up to that point. That'd be the next step.