Trick Training Your Horse to Success

by Jan Sharp

A world champion trainer shares her secrets for developing a well-behaved, responsive horse.

120 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2004

About the author

Jan Sharp is a free lance writer, clinician, riding instructor, and author of the books, Trick Training Your Horse To Success and Darken: The Scaredy-Cat Champion. She has trained exhibition trick horses for over 40 years and has shown them to 28 World and Reserve World Championships.

Reviews

[A.M. Swink]

Very interesting little training manual! I enjoyed reading about the principles behind proper trick training and the use of gentle methods that will produce much safer results and a happier horse. The scope of the book is impressive for its short length, demonstrating how trick training can supplement training in other disciplines and even make for a safer trail riding mount.

The pictures worked to illustrate the movements described and the case studies of Darken and Black Tie broke up the manual with cute asides!

[Alana Kekel]

Trick Training Your Horse to Success
Jan Sharp
2004

This book has me a little on the fence, though it's definitely got some fantastic tips in it.

Packed with great material, logical techniques, this book really focuses on making you horse WANT to perform the tricks, rather than brute force, or the opposite: relying on treats and rainbows. I really appreciate a horseman who can be firm but encouraging with their horses.

My only complaint with this book was the lack of focus. It seemed often that she would start off with a subject, but there were so many side notes and ramblings that it made it difficult to follow exactly what you are teaching your horse.

Once you can find yourself on the right track, it's really educational and valuable. I will be trying some of these tricks with my own horses soon!!

PS Sharp is the owner of TS Black The Affair (pictured on cover), a half Arabian pinto that was made into a Breyer model in 2013!

[Lauren]

I am reading about trick training my horse! This is a very informational book that teaches people how to trick train their horses to success! Very easy to learn and very clear instructions. For all levels to enjoy!

[Jan Sharp]

At last, a book about how to teach your own horse tricks that will have benefits in the show ring or on the trail. This book teaches you how to teach your horse to be more responsive, obedient, confident, relaxed, and a more happy willing partner.