The Ultimate Horse Behavior and Training Book Enlightened and Revolutionary Solutions for the 21st Century

by Tellington-Jones, Linda; Preston, Beth; Boiselle, Gabriele; Lieberman, Bobbie; Lyons, John

• ISBN13: 9781570763205
• ISBN10: 1570763208
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-01
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Summary

Whether you're an experienced or first-time horse owner, this is the book you will turn to again and again to find effective, humane solutions to all your behavior and training questions. With the Tellington Method: Aloof horses become responsive and interested in people, Hard-to-catch horses come to you willingly, Sour horses go forward and enjoy their work, "Cinchy" horses accept saddling and girthing up, Pushy, dominant horses become cooperative, Fearful horses become trusting; tense horses relaxed, Horses with a short attention span become focused, Herdbound horses gain self-confidence when ridden alone, Overreactive, flighty horses become mellow and secure, Young horses learn to cooperate willingly and trust the rider. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Linda Tellington-Jones is an internationally recognized animal behaviorist and equine expert. She has authored six books and produced numerous video programs.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
Preface: What is the Tellington Method?	p. xv
Note to the Reader: How to Use This Book	p. xxi
An Overview of the Tellington Method	p. 1
Classical Horsemanship Meets the New Millennium	p. 3
A Closer Look at the Roots of Unwanted Behavior and Poor Attitude	p. 9
The Personality Paradox: What's Behind the Behavior?	p. 19
Behavior and Training Issues A to Z	p. 27
Behavior and Training Issues: Alphabetical Index	p. 30
A to Z Multiple Listings (Aggressive to Other Horses through Weaving)	p. 33
Health Issues: Alphabetical Index	p. 128
Selected Health Topics (Colic through Tying Up)	p. 129
The Tellington Method How-To Guide	p. 139
The Tellington TTouches	p. 141
Getting Started with TTouch	p. 144
The Basic Circle	p. 147
Body Exploration	p. 151
Tellington Tools	p. 157
Body Rope and Body Wrap	p. 160
Lowering the Head	p. 163
Taming the Tiger	p. 166
TTouches for Trust	p. 168
Abalone TTouch	p. 171
Coiled Python Lift	p. 172
Connected Circles	p. 173
Front Leg Circles	p. 174
Hind Leg Circles	p. 175
Lick of the Cow's Tongue	p. 177
Llama TTouch	p. 180
Lying Leopard TTouch	p. 181
Mouth TTouch	p. 182
Tail TTouch	p. 185
Troika TTouch	p. 188
TTouches for Awareness	p. 190
Back Lift	p. 193
Chimp TTouch	p. 194
Clouded Leopard TTouch	p. 195
Hoof Tapping	p. 196
Inch Worm	p. 197
Jellyfish Jiggle	p. 197
Mane and Forelock Slides	p. 198
Neck Rocking	p. 199
Noah's March	p. 200
Octopus TTouch	p. 200
Sponge TTouch	p. 203
Tarantulas Pulling the Plow	p. 203
Tiger TTouch	p. 205
Zig-Zag TTouch	p. 206
TTouches for Health	p. 207
Belly Lift	p. 209
Ear TTouches	p. 210
Raccoon TTouch	p. 213
Performance Plus in 10 Minutes a Day	p. 214
Bear TTouch	p. 217
Flick of the Bear's Paw	p. 219
Neck Bending	p. 219
Neck Release	p. 221
Pelvic Tilt	p. 222
Rainbow TTouch	p. 222
Rhino TTouch	p. 224
Rib Release	p. 224
Shoulder Release	p. 225
Ground Exercises	p. 227
Dancing with Your Horse	p. 228
Boomer's Bound	p. 231
Cha Cha	p. 232
Dancing Cobra	p. 234
Dingo and Cueing the Camel	p. 235
Elegant Elephant	p. 237
Grace of the Cheetah	p. 240
Journey of the Homing Pigeon	p. 241
Joyful Dolphin	p. 244
Peacock	p. 247
The Statue	p. 248
Playground for Higher Learning	p. 250
Barrels	p. 253
The Fan, Cavalletti and Pick-Up Sticks	p. 253
Freework	p. 257
Labyrinth	p. 259
Neckline and Ground Driving	p. 261
Work with Plastic Sheets	p. 265
Platform	p. 269
Teeter-Totter	p. 273
Tires	p. 274
Ridden Work	p. 275
The Joy of Riding	p. 276
Balance Rein	p. 279
Half-Walk	p. 280
Liberty Neck Rein and Bridleless Riding	p. 282
Lindell Sidepull	p. 286
Promise Wrap and Promise Rope	p. 288
Tellington Training Bit	p. 290
Case Study
The Story of Thor: Overcoming Fear of the Trailer	p. 295
Resources	p. 311
Acknowledgments	p. 314
Author and Contributor Biographies	p. 315
Index	p. 317
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