Kelly Marks, who gets spectacular results in her exhibitions with the most fiery and recalcitrant of horses, says the secret is to talk to horses in their own language, establishing a relationship of trust and respect, using considerate and consistent techniques. You will find it helpful to formulate your own 'code of conduct' for your horse and while you're at it, for yourself as well, making consideration a way of life. Perfect Manners starts with the philosophy and concepts behind Kelly Marks' techniques and moves on to foundation exercises and groundwork training. There are also sections on Join Up and Body Language, Training Halters, Biting, Spooking and Shying and the 'Lovely Head Rub'. A must-read for horse owners everywhere.
Kelly Marks is a former European champion jockey and showjumper. Horse training is now her full-time career and she does European tours giving exhibitions of her methods. She is the originator of Monty Roberts Educational Courses World-Wide and Intelligent Horsemanship, dedicated to promoting understanding and fair treatment of horses at every opportunity. She is the equine behaviourist featured on the prime-time BBC TV programme Barking Mad.
Title: Perfect Manners: Mutual Respect for Horses and Humans: How to Behave So Your Horse Will Too
Author: Kelly Marks
ISBN: 9780091882709
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Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Publication Date: 2002-03-07
Number of Pages: 224
Weight: 0.6987 kg
I could not recommend a better teacher of my methods anywhere in the world than Kelly Marks. -- Monty Roberts
Kelly [has] experience, enthusiasm and humour, alongside her respect and affection for the animals...the essential guide for any horse owner. * Countryside La Vie *