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The Formative Years: Raising and Training the Young Horse from Birth to Two Years
 
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The Formative Years: Raising and Training the Young Horse from Birth to Two Years (Hardcover)

by Cherry Hill (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 229 pages
  • Publisher: Breakthrough Pubns (April 1988)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0914327194
  • ISBN-13: 978-0914327196
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 20 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 903,051 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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YOUNG HORSES REQUIRE SPECIAL TRAINING AND CARE
After teaching university classes in horse training for many years, my students convinced me to write a text book so they wouldn't have to take so many notes! This 240 page hardbound book contains 170 photos and drawings and is divided into sections which are devoted to the lessons that are necessary for each stage the young horse goes through: the suckling foal, the weanling, the yearling, and the 2 year old. I provide step-by-step training plans as well as information specific to the young horse related to physical develpment, veterinary care, stress management, puberty, and evaluating potential. You'll learn everything from the first haltering through longeing and ground driving up to the moment you put your foot in the stirrup for that first ride.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely dreadful, 5 Aug 1999
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Usage of chains, tying up hind leggs, fore leggs, using all kinds of restraints have NO place in this world anymore. I was disgusted. There is no need for all these things. I would suggest read Pat Parelli, John Lyons or other NATURAL Horseman and woman.

As far as I am concerned 0 stars.

Ries

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5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable resource for all horse owners., 20 Aug 1999
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This book explains safe, effective and efficient techniques for communicating with a horse and gaining his respect. No new-age touchy-feely gimmicks here, but good, solid, classic horse training techniques that work.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for raising young horses I've seen., 12 Feb 1999
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This book is great! Not only does it contain a wealth of information but it is well-organized and easy to read. Hill obviously knows how to communicate with horses, and unlike many other trainers, she is able to communicate with people as well.

Her explanation of how horses learn coupled with the section on body language and voice commands helps a person avoid a lot of wasted time trying to "whisper" to horses when they are obviously not listening!

I like the progressive training method Hill outlines: one step at a time, clearly explained, from day 1 to saddling. And finally, I found an accurate definition of "imprinting", a term that has been so abused and misused that it's nearly lost all meaning. The author illustrates appropriate early handling of foals but leaves imprinting to the horses.

The training alone is worth the price of the book, but Hill also provides detailed information on all types of health care issues like what shots to give when, and deworming (not "worming" as I've always heard it called).

She also tells what, when and how to feed your horse and how much exercise they need.

There's a great section on Puberty and I sure wish I'd had this book when I was trying to decide when to geld my colt and what to do afterwards - I could have avoided a lot of stress for both myself and the horse.

I think what I like best in Hill's approach to horse training is that she clearly has the horse's best interests in mind. It is geared not only toward making a good horse, but making a good horse that stays sound mentally and physically, and that will last a long time. This book is not a 30-day wonder program, it's a lifetime approach that progresses at a pace dictated by the ability and experience of both you and your horse.

All in all, I can't recommend this book highly enough for anyone who needs quality information on raising horses, no matter what kind of horses or what you're going to use them for.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic information on working with young horses
This book contains no fads, no gimmicks, no buzz words, no hype. It gave me straighforward classic horse training information that I could understand and put to use. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book for raising young horses I've seen.
This book is great! Not only does it contain a wealth of information but it is well-organized and easy to read. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars I feel that this book is out dated.
This book had a copy right date of 1988. She doesn't believe in imprinting. Handling the foal til late. I can't believe that she waits to 18 months to lunge a horse. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, concise, well-written book.
Gives good insight into the young horses mind and how to work with the youngster. Clear, well organized. Very helpful.
Published on 9 Dec 1998

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