{"product_id":"what-is-wrong-with-my-horse-fixing-problems-diy-step-by-step-paperback","title":"What Is Wrong with My Horse?: Fixing Problems DIY \u0026 Step-by-Step - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKeith Hosman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnillustrated (no pictures), 151 pages, \u003cb\u003eFORMATTING ISSUES HAVE BEEN FIXED\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou are a horse owner with problems. \u003cb\u003eThis is a book with solutions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is dedicated to every horse owner who\u003c\/b\u003e 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?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is also dedicated to all you folks who\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection I: \u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II: \u003c\/b\u003eNeglect 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III: \u003c\/b\u003e Find step-by-step fixes for the \"most popular\" (notice the quotes?) problems faced by horse owners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION I: FEAR, IN ALL ITS FORMS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow your horse gets scared has everything to do with how we go about fixing it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRetraining the Flighty or Bratty Horse\u003cbr\u003eHorses 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCovered: \u003cbr\u003e- Whoever Moves First, Loses\u003cbr\u003e- Scared of My Horse\u003cbr\u003e- Despooking: Scary Things\u003cbr\u003e- Despooking: Scary Moments\u003cbr\u003e- Despooking: Scary Places\u003cbr\u003e- Say Good-Bye to Mr. Jiggy\u003cbr\u003e- How to Slow Down Your Too-Fast Horse\u003cbr\u003e- Calm Down Now \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION II: \u003cbr\u003eKeeping your horse on the straight and narrow. Today's actions determine the horse you'll ride tomorrow.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect the First Time\u003cbr\u003eIf 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e6 Easy Ways to Improve Your Training\u003cbr\u003eSix horse training tips, each designed to simplify your training and make big changes fast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRider Checklists\u003cbr\u003eHere are 3 \"Rider Checklists.\" Together, they'll keep you safer - and accelerate your training to boot. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe First Thing I Do\u003cbr\u003eHere's the first thing you should do with your horse today - and with any horse that's \"new to you.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen You Get On, Do This First\u003cbr\u003eHere's one small thing you can do to keep your horse's attitude in check - and prevent mount-up problems from taking root. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIs My Horse Hard to Train... Because of His Feet?\u003cbr\u003eIf 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION III: OVERT VICES\u003cbr\u003eHere's how to fix some of the most common problems you might face with your horse: easy, objective, step-by-step.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovered: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Biting Horses\u003cbr\u003e- Cinchy Horses\u003cbr\u003e- Horses That Won't Go\u003cbr\u003e- Leading Stubborn Horses\u003cbr\u003e- Help! Picking Up Feet\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eabout the author: John Lyons Certified Trainer Keith Hosman lives near San Antonio, TX and divides his time between writing how-to training materials and conducting training clinics in most of these United States as well as in Germany and the Czech Republic. Visit horsemanship101.com for more D.I.Y. training and to find a clinic happening near you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 28, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42117988384903,"sku":"9781477697719","price":20.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4f00b6025aab8dab32a1e508a15d87de.webp?v=1732529448","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/what-is-wrong-with-my-horse-fixing-problems-diy-step-by-step-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}