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This is a book for horse owners and riders of all abilities and competitive interests who want to achieve the best from their horses through an understanding of how the equine mind works.

Lifelong horsewoman Jackie Budd shows us how to see life through the horse’s eyes and how to use his natural instincts to advantage rather than as sources of conflict. For those who ride primarily for pleasure she gives invaluable advice on how to handle and care for a horse and how to ride with sensitivity in order to foster a rewarding relationship built on mutual trust. She pays special attention to the training of the young horse, which is fundamental to success in any sport.

Budd supplements her own extensive knowledge of the horse with remarkable insights from some of the most famous people on the international circuit today. The riders, trainers, and instructors interviewed in the book include:

Linda Tellington-Jones
Monty Roberts
Susan Hutchison
Karen O’Connor
Sylvia Loch
Marcy Pavord
David Broome
Carl Hester
Mary Kin

Reading the Horse’s Mind will put in perspective the reasons for so many equine traits and behaviours and enable us to enjoy even more our association with the horses we own and ride.


Hardback.