Gentle Horse Training: A New 4-Step Approach for Horse and Rider

by Thies Böttcher

Adopting the underlying principle that the rider is the horse’s trainer, Thies Böttcher shows how to develop a horse’s abilities using simple but effective methods


Providing a foundation for understanding how a horse learns and showing how to apply this knowledge within the training process, this resource features a training approach that can be worked through over a four-month period. An inspiring training guide for all who wish to develop a strong and successful relationship with their horse without the use of force, the underlying principles in this resource are movement, distance, and softness. The book's four modules—foundation, calmness, collection and shoulder, and balance and coordination module—teach riders a unique approach that can be easily integrated into any training program, whatever the style of riding.

144 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2010

Reviews

[Chavelli Sulikowska · Rating 4 out of 5]

As an equestrian, I never stop learning about this amazing way of life that is so much much much more than just a sport or past time. A lot of what we are taught as young riders is actually incorrect and the process of riding and horsemanship is really a very organic and individual process - as this book demonstrates. Probably only of interest to horse riders and those training young horses, but if you dit this category it is a must read and simple approach.