Whisper This... Not to your horse, To yourself.: A No Bull$#it book for you and your horse - Softcover

Brannaman, Smokie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979144604 ISBN 13: 9780979144608

Publisher: Horseman's Services Limited LLC, 2006

Synopsis

A No Bull$#it book for you and your horse. Whisper This has been enjoyed by thousands around the world. It is the best book out there for new horse owners or those thinking of buy one. Written by horseman Smokie Brannaman, Whisper This... Not to your horse, to yourself: is a straight forward, tell-it-like-it-is guide for anyone considering owning a horse, and especially for prospective first-time horse buyers. People watch TV, read a novel or see a movie and get a Black Beauty fantasy going about getting a horse. All too often the fantasy ends with broken bones, broken dreams, broken bank accounts and ruined horses. Using his dry wit and years of experience, Smokie takes you through a myriad of things you need to know on topics such as buying the right horse, what to look for in a good horse, common mistakes, training, clinics and more. No Bull$#it advise comes from someone whose motive is to make the rider safe and the horse comfortable and content... Not someone focused on the profit they can make. Part of the proceeds from this book are being donated the the Wisconsin Horse Council, Equine Foundation Scholarship Fund.. Look for Smokies new DVD training videos, Hooked On... Round Pen Work, and You Can't Ride Pretty, A complete first time horse buyers guide, also on Amazon.com. Smokie has also just released his newest book Equiknowlogy 101... and a new DVD Colt Starting 101... must have educational tools for the new horse owner and experienced horse folks as well.

About this title

About the Author:

About the author: Smokie Brannaman grew up on a 5000-acre horse and cattle ranch in Southwestern Montana. Working with horses, cattle and rodeoing as a professional trick roper was his way of life as a youngster. Upon graduating from high school, Smokie chose to serve his country in the United State Coast Guard. Although his military duties did not always allow much time to spend with his horses, he never the less, rode and trained horses of his own and others throughout his military career. Smokie retired in 2000 from the Coast Guard and worked as a Corporate Operations Manager for a security company. But he soon realized that his true enjoyment came from being around horses, training, riding and helping others with their horses. After working for 2 years as a stable manager for a large boarding stable, Smokie hired on at Ots Sunrise Farm to work with the young horses halter breaking, ground work and starting horses under saddle to progress to more advanced training. Smokie utilizes the training methods of his brother Buck Brannaman, Jeff Griffith, Clinton Anderson and others, as well as his own techniques learned during a lifetime of working with horses. Smokie lives in Greenleaf Wisconsin with his sweetie Vickie and has three grown children, Kat, Travis and Jason. He raises and trains registered quarter horses of his own, which he uses as, Cavalry horses for his hobby, Civil War reenacting and in Wild West shows throughout the Midwest.

Review:

All to often, author Smokie Brannaman writes, he's seen what he calls a Black Beauty fantasy that ends up in broken bones, broken dreams, broken bank accounts and unbroken or ruined horses. To keep such scenarios from recurring when a wannabe rider steps up to horse ownership, Brannaman wrote Whisper This..., his brief, common-sence book on horse ownership, which he describes as a no bull book for horse and rider. Did I mention the author is blunt and plainspoken? Readers looking for the fantasy horse experience probably will not appreciate all of Brannaman's opinions: said opinions might hit too close to home. However, other riders likely will wish their nerve and forthrightness was on par with the author's. And, yes, Brannaman is the not-so-rich-and-famous brother of one of the finest clinicians and horsemen in the country, if not the world. --Bunkhouse Review 2007 --Western Horseman Magazine Oct 2007

GRADE AAAAAAAAA EXCELLENT +++++++ This book will be required reading for anyone coming to my barn for training! --Feather Run Saddle Horse Farm, --Dusty Roades

Written by horse trainer Smokie Brannaman, Whisper This ... Not to Your Horse to Yourself: A No Bull$#it Book For You and Your Horse is a straightforward, tell-it-like-it-is guide for anyone considering owning a horse, and especially for prospective first-time horse buyers. Chapters discuss what to look for in a good horse, how to tell if one is really ready to be a horse owner, care and feeding of horses, the good/bad/ugly about clinics, and much more. An older well-broke horse doesn't need riding every day to stay in shape or remain a well-broke horse. But once a month won't work either. I'd ride at least twice a week if I could and three would be better. An honest, practical-minded guide offering the benefit of a lifetime of horse experience, enthusiastically recommended ! Midwest Book Review --Midwest Book Review May 2007

About this edition

• Publisher: Horseman's Services Limited LLC
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0979144604
• ISBN 13: 9780979144608
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 122