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Monty Roberts
‘I could not recommend a better teacher of my methods anywhere in the world than Kelly Marks’.
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"Kelly [has] experience, enthusiasm and humour, alongside her respect and affection for the animals...the essential guide for any horse owner"
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86 of 86 people found the following review helpful
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If I were allowed to recommend only one book to prospective horse-owners, this would be it. By means of practical exercises, anecdotes and case studies, Kelly Marks takes the reader through every aspect of handling horses with empathy and understanding. She stresses the importance of creating good habits, and sets out her philosophy of training, in which, to use her own words, ‘attitude is everything’. One particularly valuable aspect of this book is the way in which the author explores ways in which problems arise. She does not get stuck, as so many people do, in a kind of ‘single-explanation-single-cure’ rut; instead she explores a variety of possible causes and possible cures. She remains open-minded, and never says ‘this is the only way to do this’. I particularly like the way she stresses that ‘It is so easy to fall into that trap of dealing with the symptoms rather than the real causes’. How I wish more horse trainers would understand this! Kelly insists, and rightly so, on respect for the horse; her response to those who believe horses are stupid because they allow us to ride them is unequivocal: ‘To suggest that if someone is willing to generously work for you they must be stupid speaks more of you as an employer than it does of the employee.’ Quite so.
This is a brilliant book, which should be compulsory reading for every person who trains, rides or handles horses in any way.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a must! Refreshing and informative throughout - I didn't want to put it down! It's filled with beautiful photos and fascinating insights into the horse's perspective and how we can communicate more successfully together. The way that we humans behave around horses is so important and can affect the horse's views and behaviour - and Kelly has some wonderful advice and observations that are really helpful. She has included case studies and stories from students as well as her own experiences and knowledge. There is so much to learn about these wonderful creatures and Kelly Marks skillfully covers many important aspects of handling and training in a way that really "sinks in". No horse lover's bookshelf should be without it.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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If you have 'issues' in your relationship with your horse (or even if you dont) this is an essential reference work. Giving clear instruction, case histories and drawing on her experience as well as that of her students, Kelly gives basic framework exercises for you to undertake with your horse to improve your mutual understanding and respect. No horse should be sold without a copy of this book in his suitcase!!
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a good read
A good book for broadening understanding of horse behaviour which is never a bad thing also some handy observations which again broadens knowledge
Published 1 day ago by s price
Excellent addition to horse lovers library
Kelly Marks writes this book as though she is chatting to a good friend. Her warmth and wish to expand everyone's knowledge and understanding is obvious throughout this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by kathleen
Perfect Manners
Pretty good but possibly a bit too much preamble. I wanted help with a horse who isn't naughty but needs a bit of positive re-inforcement. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Hattie
Excellent book
I bought this book a few years ago and have referred to it many many times - I've even bought a replacement when I loaned it to a friend and it was never returned. Read more
Published 12 months ago by LuckyRed
Just the job for getting the best out of your horse.
Great book - helps you understand how to bond with your horse/pony without the pain! Also, a great idea for a present to a 'horsey' partner or friend.
Published on 29 April 2010 by The Earwig
brilliant advice
Very helpful book. Detailed descriptions of exercises to work through with your horse. Easy to read language.
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by S. J. Stanyer
inspiring
well written and well laid out book, taking the reader through various sections, logically and convincingly. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by Lewis Carroll
An enjoyable and helpful read
This book was not only enjoyable to read but extremely helpful. I have used so much of the content with my own horses and my relationship with them has improved a great deal. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Zoe Saari
Kelly Marks perfect manners
An interresting book and easyer to follow than the parelli books which can be a bit more complicated,an enjoyable read but i found for me that there was topics that i wouldnt use
Published on 11 July 2009 by Ms. B. Shepherd
long winded
This too makes a lovely reading book BUT its not easy to use, mixing facts with anacdotes,poetry, quotes from philosophers -slightly jumbled
I found it very frustrating. Read more
I found it very frustrating. Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by SB
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