Horse and Pony Body Language Phrasebook

by McBane, Susan

• ISBN13: 9781592239481
• ISBN10: 159223948X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-09-29
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press

Summary

Horses and humans share a long, harmonious relationship stretching back thousands of years. Wouldn't it be wonderful to know precisely what every swish of a tail, every stomp of a hoof and every whinny really really means? Now you can discover what your horse is trying to tell you in the new Horse & Pony Body Language Phrasebook. Though horses and ponies cannot speak, they have evolved a highly sophisticated system for communication. All of the most common behavioral traits of horses and ponies are examined in detail. Learn to recognize when your horse is happy, stressed, afraid, bored, or in pain. Each spread in this practical reference book features one of 100 ways to read your horse's signals, from postures, gestures and sounds. Full of beautiful full-color photographs and insightful advice written by animal psychologists and behavior experts.

Author Biography

Susan McBane is a best-selling author and classical riding teacher with a lifetime's experience of riding. She has edited two commercial magazines, written nearly 50 equestrian books and hundreds of magazine articles. The Equestrian Book Society describes her as 'one of Britain's most popular and respected equestrian authors'. She has a Higher National Certificate in Equine Science and holds The Classical Riding Club's gold award. She is a Shiatsu With Horses Level II practitioner and co-founded The Equine Behavior Forum.