downunder equitation behaviorist horsemanship

books:

Beyond a Whisper: Training Horses with a New Language from the Behaviorist
Ryan Gingerich, Ami Hendrickson

Trafalgar Square Books, 2010

Objective and effective, this step-by-step guidebook provides the tools to develop a means of clear communication between trainer and horse. Not only does this resource illustrate how to evaluate a behaviorally challenged horse, it also develops a training plan specifically designed for the problem animal. By explaining the simple but powerful forces that drive horses, this remarkable handbook instructs how to cue horses so that they instantly ...

Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship: Establishing Respect and Control for English and Western Riders

59 reviews
Clinton Anderson and Ami Hendrickson

Exisle Publishing, 2005

Excellent instruction
As a huge fan of Parelli, I wasn't sure that I would get much out of the Clinton Anderson book, but I was very pleased and surprised with the quality of content. The instructions are clear, and there are plenty of pictures demonstrating various exercises. The best feature are the two ladies who brought their horses to Anderson to receive help with several behavioral issues. Reading about their ...

Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

10 reviews
Geoff Teall, Ami Hendrickson

Trafalgar Square Books, 2006

valuable resource
This book would appeal most to the amateur competitor on the 'A' circuit or an aspiring trainer who is just about to start coaching at that level. It's essentially an experts recipe for success at this competitive level. If you're already a competitor at that level and don't understand certain aspects of the sport, you may find some great answers. From the importance of goal setting to exercises ...

The Rider's Pain-Free Back: Overcome Chronic Soreness, Injury and Aging, and Stay in the Saddle for Years to ...

6 reviews
James Warson MD, Ami Hendrickson

Trafalgar Square Books, 2007

Better than expected
I purchased this book sight unseen and really did not expect it to be as substantive as it is. The author is extremely knowledgeable about both riding and rider's back problems. I wish that I had been able to read it years ago. I recommend this book to every rider, not just those with back problems, since it provides a lot of information on the aging rider's back, and none of us can turn ...