Good Horse, Bad Habbits- Helen Smith Thomas

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Good Horse, Bad Habbits- Helen Smith Thomas 

A go-to manual for any horse owner, this book addresses a range of equine behavioural problems, from the mild – refusing to stand still or tail rubbing, for example – to the severe, such as rearing under saddle or attacking other horses. With topics broken into four main categories – bad habits in the stable, on the ground, under saddle, and on the road – noted rancher and horse book author Heather Smith Thomas dissects each issue by addressing the source of the problem, providing practical solutions, and discussing what to do if the fix doesn’t stick.

Reviews:

‘I really like this book! It is such a great idea for horse people because it leads them deeper into understanding the psychology behind many horse behaviour and training issues. People tend to read only what they think they need to know, but here, even if they only read one problem-and-solution because it’s related to an issue they are actually dealing with, they will have learned something valuable—and hopefully, reading one will lead to reading another, and another, and…’ Rhonda Massingham Hart, author of Trail Riding and Among Wild Horses

‘Horse owners owe it to their equine partners to help them overcome bad behaviours and allow them to become more useful, manageable, and ultimately wanted… Thomas provides amateur equestrians and experienced horsemen alike with the necessary resources to curb troublesome equine habits.’ Gwen Rizzo, editor/publisher of Polo Players’ Edition

‘A ‘problem’ is simply an opportunity waiting for the right person to come along. Let Heather’s words help you look for and understand the ‘opportunities’ in your horses.’ Kimberley S Brown. 

THE AUTHOR

Heather Smith Thomas and her husband raise beef cattle and horses on a ranch in the mountains of eastern Idaho. Heather writes regularly for more than 25 farm and livestock magazines and about 30 horse publications. She has sold more than 11,000 stories and articles, and has published 20 books including The Horse Conformation Handbook.