The Difficult Horse

Karen Bush Sarah Fisher
The Difficult Horse provides many insights as to why a horse may develop unwanted behaviours. 'Problem' behaviour is usually more of a problem for the handler than the horse, which is likely to have established patterns of behaviour as a way of helping himself feel safe in situations he finds mentally and/or physically stressful. As well as explaining the reasons for a horse's reactive and sometimes dangerous responses, this book suggests a number of practical exercises that can help to address a wide range of commonly encountered issues. Even if you consider your horse to be problem-free, these exercises will still be invaluable in helping you and your horse to develop a closer, more pleasurable and successful relationship.
The Difficult Horse by Karen Bush Sarah Fisher

About the author

Karen Bush holds the BHS Intermediate Teaching qualification and worked in several riding schools before becoming a freelance instructor. Over the last thirty years she has written regularly for numerous equestrian magazines and is the author several books about horses.
Sarah Fisher runs the TTouch UK Centre from her farm near Bath and teaches around the UK and abroad for rehoming centre staff, welfare organizations and animal care givers. She has been involved with horses since the age of four and a passionate admirer of donkeys since her childhood. She is a regular guest on a variety of radio and television programmes and writes for national and international publications. She is co-author of The Difficult Horse (Crowood).

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