Skyhorse Publishing Horsemanship Through Life Book

"Chances are real good that if a person is indecisive, angry, scattered, hesitant, belligerent, argumentative, bossy or impatient in everyday life, he is bound to bring those same qualities to his horsemanship and in turn, his horse will tend to reflect those qualities. By the same token, if a person is patient, calm, willing, quiet, self-confident, focused and dependable, it is more than likely to be those qualities the horse will reflect."

Here is compelling meditation from renowned horseman Mark Rashid on all the ways that the principles apply in the dealings with fellow humans can apply to the relationships with the horses and vice versa. Rashid describes how his discovery of the Japanese martial art aikido helped reenergize his commitment to positive horse training and self-improvement at a time when his dedication was flagging, with negative consequences for his health. He began taking classes in aikido and, with dedicated training, came to recognize it's transformative effects on his sense of self. He found his mental and physical communication with others had improved greatly and understood the incredible benefits that aikido might hold for greater emotional balance and understanding between a horse and its rider during training. By sharing his examples from personal experience with horses in the lively and engaging style that has made his earlier books so successful, Rashid shows us how the things he learned can be applied to guide you further on your path with horses.

This is a book you'll want to share with your friends and relatives, whether they are horse lovers or not. Every reader will find something new about how to form a more mutually communicative relationship with a horse you have or hope to have one day in the future. Horsemanship Through Life is about awareness, learning, teaching, honesty, integrity and much more. It is about more than tips or technique; it is about principles to live by. It is about taking responsibility for the lives and the relationships with horses and humans. It doesn't take long to read, but will be with you for life. Experience the profound lessons of this inspiring book.

• Author: Mark Rashid
• Published Date: May 17, 2022
• Pages: 240 Pages
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 6" x 9"