With illuminating text, this study explains why it is necessary for riders to carefully build a relationship that eliminates the traditional rider-as-oppressor dynamic and instead empowers the horse to behave as an individual. To begin achieving this relationship, riders learn to transform a horse’s work space into free space” by giving their horse choices; by understanding how horses live and prefer to spend their time; by observing, sensing, and reflecting with the horse; and by using visual language to win the horse’s friendship. The result is a surprising dialogue with the horse that yields an indomitable partnership unparalleled improvement in the horse’s attitude, health, balance, and movement, as well as mutual enjoyment of what was once the often dull, frustrating grind of daily training lessons.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Imke Spilker is the founder of the Communicative Horses Project. She is the author of Communicative Horses.
Imke Spilker is a professional linguist who studied language sciences at the University of Heidelberg. Always in search of the truth of the horse behind the great words of human beings, she immersed herself in the works of the old Masters of equitation. Fifteen years ago, Spilker found four-legged teachers who answered these questions -- under saddle and in the pasture. With these horses she founded the "Communicative Horses Project " (www.kommunikativepferde.de). In this project horses have the say. The horses learn to "whisper" to human beings, while humans learn how to listen to their horses and come into a true conversation with them. The book, "Empowering Horses to Learn Their Way," evolved from the work of “Communicative Horses." Spilker lives in Stegen, Germany.
"[An] opportunity for real hands-on practice with your equine companion. This is a book you should read with a highlighter in hand. If a horse could write a book, it would look something like this." —Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar
"This incredible book, beautifully translated, takes the reader to places few have found. Informative, insightful, inspiring, enlightening, uplifting, and even entertaining, this delightful book is a joy, and a must have! —Natural Horse
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: Brand New. Ships SAME or NEXT business day. We Ship to APO/FPO addr. Choose EXPEDITED shipping and receive in 2-5 business days within the United States. See our member profile for customer support contact info. We have an easy return policy. Seller Inventory # 52647424
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_1570764131
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. Seller Inventory # 1570764131-2-1
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard1570764131
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think1570764131
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover1570764131
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # VIB1570764131
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. New. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-1570764131-4