Meredith Hill

Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse

What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

We've all heard the saying, "horses are a lot of work." But if dealing with your horse's attitude is taking up all of your time, energy, and money, it might be time to take a closer look at what's going on. Author Meredith Hill has spent over 30 years observing and learning about horses in a variety of settings. From high-stress show barns to local rescues, she strives to achieve what she calls a "working relationship" of mutual respect with every horse she works with. Sharing her experiences and heart-warming stories about her own horses, Hill provides readers with a wealth of information, including: ¿ How horses and their wild instincts evolved ¿ How to determine if a horse is misbehaving or not feeling well ¿ How to assess your horse's behavior, including common behavioral issues ¿ How to read your horse's body language and facial expressions ¿ How professionals can help us and our horses on the path to behaving well and demonstrating good manners Whether you're a new horse owner, a beginner to all things equine, or a seasoned equestrian who's facing a new problem horse, Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help is the ultimate resource for understanding what your horse is trying to tell you. Communicating with a horse is learning a new language, as Ms. Hill points out, and learning to "speak horse" can take some patience and assistance. Consider Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help if your horse has a bad reputation due to: ¿ Cribbing ¿ Weaving ¿ Kicking ¿ Biting ¿ Spooking ¿ Any of the endlessly creative bad habits horses can have Combining Why Does My Horse Act Like This: Understanding Equine Behavior in your New Horse and The Well-Mannered Horse: Developing an Ideal Equine Buddy, this book offers page after page of advice, words of wisdom, and patient encouragement from professional horsewoman Meredith Hill. You'll also find a plethora of resources to help you: ¿ Find a trainer, veterinarian, farrier, or behaviorist to help you ¿ Make good decisions regarding your horse's behavior ¿ Feel less intimidated and afraid of your horse's attitude ¿ Understand why your horse may be acting up or being rude ¿ And ultimately, strengthen your relationship with your horse Training horses isn't for everyone, but Meredith Hill helps new riders and experienced equestrians alike learn more about their horse in Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Natalia Stepanova
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 340g
• ISBN-13: 9781953714671
• ISBN-10: 1953714676
• Artikelnr.: 68443178

Autorenporträt

Meredith Hill is a very "horsey" person who grew up in a very non-horsey environment. Still, armed with endless determination, she is now proud to count over 30 years of participation in the equestrian community. Ms.Hill has spent many years participating in the ultimate equestrian networking activity: cleaning stalls. Her manure technician skills have provided her with insight into a USDF competition barn, several A-circuit hunter barns, an American Warmblood breeding facility, an equine rescue and rehabilitation center, and a more private, backyard barns than she can remember. Through these connections, she's been able to dabble in a wide variety of disciplines including dressage, hunter/jumper, reining, western pleasure, trail riding, three-day eventing, and barrel racing.Given the diversity of her experiences, Ms. Hill has learned a great deal about horses and horse keeping. She has attended and participated in seminars and clinics with top equestrians, including Jane Savoie, John Lyons, Jim Wofford, and Lendon Gray. Though she competed with her college's Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team, she stepped away from the show ring after college to focus on horse care and rehabilitation. Today, she dabbles in dressage with her off the track Thoroughbred gelding, Red, and her AQHA mare, Belle.Download your free checklist now!If you've ever checked out an equine supply website or stopped by a tack shop, you might find your head swimming regarding all of the stuff people buy to help them care for their horses. How do you decide what you need to buy? I've created this checklist to help new horse owners get organized right from the start.https://free.meredithhillbook.com/checklist