“Horsemanship is the ability to help horses exist in a human world without losing their spirit or dignity.”
— Marty Gardner
Horsemanship Basics & Beyond
Want to better understand your horse—
and your horsemanship?
You don't necessarily need another method or another exercise.
Sometimes what is missing is a better understanding of why we do what we do, what our horse is telling us, and how we communicate more clearly.
Horsemanship Basics & Beyond was written to help horse people develop that understanding—and take it with them wherever their horsemanship journey leads.
Paperback — $59.95 CAD
Also available in Kindle and hardcover editions.
Is This Book for You?
Horsemanship Basics & Beyond was written for horse people who want more than another set of exercises to follow.
Maybe you're dealing with a particular challenge with your horse and aren't sure what is missing.
Or maybe things are going well, but you want to learn more, improve your skills and continue becoming a better horseman or horsewoman.
Either way, I believe better horsemanship begins with better understanding — understanding our horses, understanding ourselves, and understanding why we do what we do.
That's what this book is about.
What You'll Find Inside
Horsemanship Basics & Beyond starts with something I believe is often overlooked in horsemanship — the person.
From there, we move into understanding the horse, communication and feel, before putting those ideas into practical application.
THE FOUNDATION
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Desire
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Attitude and Emotions
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Knowledge and Learning
UNDERSTANDING & COMMUNICATION
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Communicating with Horses
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Feel
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Developing the Yield of Understanding
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The Way to a Horse's Mind is Through Their Feet
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Cues and Aids
PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE
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The Maneuvers
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Vertical Flexion & Collection
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Some of My Favourite Exercises
WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE?
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Where Do You Go From Here?
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Goal Setting
“Without understanding the basics, how can we ever expect to go beyond?”
What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★ 5.0 on Amazon
“An absolute must have book”
“Great knowledge that is broken down for all levels of riders... Third time reading it now... each time I re-read the book I gain even more insight to my horsemanship journey.”
— Nicole, Verified Amazon Purchase
“Simple and yet masterful”
“Marty has a way of breaking down the basics in a way that lays the foundation for success no matter your discipline or specific horsemanship goals... the one that you will come back to time and time again.”
— Toni McLeod, Amazon Reviewer
“A must have horsemanship manual!”
“It’s written in straightforward, easy to understand language with a ton of amazing examples... I know I will be referencing mine over and over again while working with my horses.”
— T. Harris, Amazon Reviewer
Take a Look Inside
Horsemanship Basics & Beyond combines the why behind good horsemanship with practical explanations, illustrations and exercises you can return to as your understanding and skills continue to develop.
Ready to Take the Learning Home With You?
Horsemanship Basics & Beyond was created so you can return to these ideas, explanations and exercises whenever you need them — whether you're working through a challenge or simply continuing to become a better horseman or horsewoman.
Paperback — $59.95 CAD