Western Training: Beyond the Basics (Equi Skills)

Western training made easy for those who have started their horse and want to proceed to teaching some flexing and reining maneuvers and develop a more responsive horse.Clear and easy-to-follow instructions for owner/riders who want to train the more advanced western exercises: side-passes, spins, sliding stops, lead changes and reining maneuvers. The author advocates evaluating cues and aids to make sure they achieve accurate, timely results. Training is more of a mental endeavor than many people realize, and this book encourages trainers to think about what they are telling their horses and to understand how their horses think and learn.