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5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond the five stars, 22 May 2001

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Here is a book that excels beyond description. I must admit that Mark Rashid is a gift to horses and I sure hope there would be more people like him. I cannot begin to express how inspirational this book had been. Not only is he a great horseman, but he is also a master at writing.

'Considering the Horse' is less of a problem solver and more of an attitude adjuster. Don't get me wrong, Mark addresses common problems in this book and provides innovative and effective methods of solving them. It is his suggestions that will be changing many traditional point of views. He does not force his ideas on you, but supports them with logical explanations backed by evidence from real life. Which brings me to the next point: the book's individuality stems from the fact that it is presented in true story format rather than text-book style. I think this format aids in delivering Mark's message in a subtle voice, allowing the reader to absorb the information and start thinking!

Mark addresses problems such catching uncatchable horses, picking up feet, stopping unstopable horses, ground manners, loading, headshyness, mounting problems, and balking. He begins by explaining how he decided on his approach and clearly illustrates different situations where different approaches should be taken. From easy quick-fixes to deep-rooted problems.. everything is explained in his entertaining and enlightening stories. He closes the book with a deeply touching story and a lesson for mankind that brought me to tears.

I have read his latest book 'Horses Never Lie' before this one and I find both books equally educational. Mark's passion for horses is evident in every word he writes and as I mentioned before, he is also a gifted writer. I believe that he is reaching out to the horse community, offering his knowledge to benefit as many horses in the world as possible. Five stars don't do him or his books justice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant read!, 18 Feb 2005

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This book is great especially If you own horses with a few bad habits! The stories give great advice that work sooo well its unbelievable! Fresh ideas and natural simple ways that you dont often hear of in other books. Its certainly worked wonders on my highlystrung young arab!

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5.0 out of 5 stars If your considering it, buy it!, 10 Feb 2006

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If you like the focus of this book (of training in a way your horse will understand without violence and with utmost respect), then buy it!

This book is written as a collection of incidents that Mark has learnt from, and in donig so you start to understand how to solve problems yourselves. It does not give you strict formulas to adhere to, instead teaches you how to look at the problem yourself, and to learn from what the horse can teach you.

It really is a great book!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Inciteful
A very readable book from a man who obviously has a lot of experience with horses. some good pointers and a valuable different perspective.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent thought provoking horsey book
This book covers several ordinary horse problems that most horse owners will encounter. The book does not issue definitive ways for dealing with these problems but anecdotely... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very informatine book!
I have been looking for information on solving problems surrounding my horses. I have found this book great with helping me solve them. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Inspirational
Mark shares his short stories about lessons learned and problems solved. Not the typical step-by-step book on horse training. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Written with great emotion, detail, and empathy.
This book was an absolute delight to read. I could hardly put it down. The stories are wonderful and written with a depth of emotion. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Demonstrates how to see horse as thinking, feeling creature.
I was impressed by the author's honesty about his own mistakes and how he overcame them. A great tribute to his teachers.....human and equine. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Demonstrates how to see horse as thinking, feeling creature.
I was impressed by the author's honesty about his own mistakes and how he overcame them. A great tribute to his teachers.....human and equine. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Readable, reasonable, in tune with horses
This is the first book I have read by the recent crop of "horse trainers" in which the author does NOT claim to be the inventer of his techniques OR infallible! Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Poetic and compelling
A narrative hard to put down. The style is flowing and effective. One of my favourites.

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