Colour illustrations
504 pages
Publisher:
Storey Publishing, USA
In this fully revised and updated edition of her bestselling book, Heather Smith Thomas sets you on the right path with training lessons that can be readily adjusted to suit your horse’s unique personality. Thomas’s techniques and methods can be applied to any horse, including children’s ponies, Western trail-riding horses, English riding or jumping horses, working farm and ranch horses, and horses intended for showing or competition. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to develop a well-trained horse, from ground work to galloping, and from choosing a bit to trailer training.
Heather Smith Thomas has been raising cattle since she was 12 years old. She and her husband have raised a herd of cattle that they have cross-bred to meet the needs of their rugged and hilly ranch in Salmon, Idaho. Heather has written many books and articles on horses, farms, and livestock.