This is a great reference guide for training a horse, but will also add insight to a rider's understanding of horse psychology. My older students who love horses would enjoy this book!

I wasn't sure what to expect, but I enjoyed reading this. An interesting story with fun characters. Well written.

This is a wonderful reference book! There is a focus on safety throughout, and excellent photos providing tutorials on all the basics of handling horses. I like that it sets a good foundation for complete beginners and also covers many bases that will fill in gaps for people who are learning on their own, and in that situation it can be hard to know what you have missed out on learning. Did I mention the great photos demonstrating techniques? I highly recommend this book.

This is a great reference book for any horse owner, even if you aren’t training your own horse. Somewhere down the journey of horse ownership you are bound to want to improve your relationship with your horse. This book helps provide detailed step-by-step guidelines to help you find a solution to almost any situation that could arise. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will always keep a copy on hand.

This is an excellent guide to training young horses. I love the colourful photos which include Appaloosas and foals. I am pleased that safety first is placed right at the start, then horse psychology, with simple and complex issues explained equally well.

This is an American based book, as can be told from the preponderance of tying up the horse, mentions of various gaits and breeds more found in America, and the Western saddles and bridles. However, English-style bridles and saddles are also shown with good instructions and comparisons. I was surprised that the trailers shown for loading a young horse, didn't have any ramps. I've never asked a horse to step up into a trailer straight off the ground and can only imagine there must be difficulties and injuries.

The imprinting on a foal by taking over its mother's job of rubbing it when it is born, is also new to me, and I'd prefer not to interfere too much, especially as it would make the dam nervous. Other issues like early training, backing, riding and driving are nicely conveyed with clear, helpful drawings and photos. Again, taking your time, being clear, safety first are reiterated throughout the book. You would need a separate book on stable management.

Reference books and various societies and websites are at the back; these are all American sites. Maybe a slightly edited version could be prepared for the British and Irish riders.
I downloaded an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.

Very interesting. My son is horse daft and he just loved me reading this to him. It will be a huge hit with all pony lovers