Truth be known, horses are not stupid, ignorant or neurotic.

They are responding to external stimuli based on the way they see, which is very different than the way humans see. Look at the world through a horse’s eyes and you would react the same way a horse does.

First and foremost, a horse sees two different images, one from each eye, at the same time. Each eye works independently and sends images to separate sides of the brain. Picture yourself in the passenger seat of a car traveling down the road at the speed of a trot. One eye sees the left side of the road passing by and the other eye sees objects on the right side. Both of these pictures are somehow in the horse’s brain at the same time…(visualizing this could make you car sick).

Simply put, horses see things that we cannot. A horse uses his natural instincts, specifically vision, hearing and smell, to protect himself and YOU, for that matter.

Once we understand how a horse sees, we’ll understand the horse’s viewpoint.

Go to http://www.e-questrians.com/ for a free PDF on "Spooking and the Equine Eye" and learn more about monocular and color vision of the horse.


Tuesday, October 12, 2010

The Power of Positive Horse Training: Saying Yes to Your Horse (Howell Equestrian Library)

The Power of Positive Horse Training: Saying Yes to Your Horse (Howell Equestrian Library)"This book is a welcome addition to the literature in the field of horse training and should be in the library of any serious, caring horseperson."
--Gincy Self Bucklin

Author of What Your Horse Wants You to Know and How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Starting Out, Starting Over

With unique insight based on years of experience, author Sarah Blanchard describes horse training based on positive motivation and cooperation instead of subservience and domination. The Power of Positive Horse Training: Saying Yes to Your Horse helps you understand your horse's agenda and explains rewards-based training. It goes beyond theory and:
* Helps trainers and riders create a logical, consistent system of requests, responses, and rewards
* Teaches communication skills and methods that build respect and a rewarding relationship
* Describes nine specific, progressive exercises designed to improve communication and cooperation between horse and rider
* Explains how to use positive training techniques to solve six common behavioral problems


This book helps you forge a bond of understanding and trust with your horse that leads to enhanced responsiveness and teamwork. . . . and make riding a pure joy.

Price: $19.99


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