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Perfect Manners: How to Behave So Your Horse Will Too (Paperback)

by Kelly Marks (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (7 Mar 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091882702
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091882709
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.4 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,361 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fabulous, 6 Nov 2002
By L. Y. Skipper "zareeba" (Stockton-on-Tees, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, informative, thought provoking & pleasurable, 16 Mar 2002
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Manners, 15 Sep 2005
By Mrs. Helen J. Jones "Hellsbells" (Bristol United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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An excellent book. Once you start the first page, you are hooked. A fascinating insight and understanding of how your horse thinks and how your own actions have such an effect on your relationship. Uncomplicated, well illustrated. If you love horses, this book is a must.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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 6 days ago by Ms. B. Shepherd

2.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published 14 months ago by S. bennett

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
A super book that guides you through getting a better relationship with your horse. If you want to communicate with your horse this is the book for you. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2006 by Clippi

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book detailing modern horse training methods
Kelly Marks is an extraordinary horsewoman. She communicates simply, succinctly and with a sense of humour, how to set about training your horse. Read more
Published on 3 May 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
A fantastic book that is a good length with plenty of pics, gives you lots to think about and is realistic
Published on 12 Jan 2004 by sazo_13

5.0 out of 5 stars Compassionate and Interesting
Monty Roberts in a "How to" style. After reading Monty's story, or just reading a little about the modern methods of training horses utilising their own body language, Kelly's... Read more
Published on 16 Jul 2003 by northcoasts

5.0 out of 5 stars Every horse owner should buy (and read) this book!
If you have 'issues' in your relationship with your horse (or even if you dont) this is an essential reference work. Read more
Published on 22 May 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, informative but with a lightness of touch.
Loved this book. Helps you to think differently about how we interact with horses. Full of information but Kelly puts it across with humour that makes for absorbing reading... Read more
Published on 13 April 2002

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