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Natural Horsemanship Training 

Curbside Service: Change the Way You and Your Horse Think about Each Other by Lauren Woodard
Trainer Lauren Woodard teaches riders how to hone their skills, timing, and finesse in order to sharpen their instincts and produce better horsemanship. Part horse psychology, part human strategy, this equine guide demystifies common misconceptions on how to handle and approach a horse.

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Natural Horse-Man-Ship by Pat Partelli Natural Horse-man-ship by Pat Parelli
Pat Parelli has a talent for communicating with people as well as with horses.  This book provides the building blocks for establishing solid communication between horse and human.  Parelli uses language which both demystifies and  helps you remember the essential building blocks for Natural Horsemanship training.
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Foal Imprinting by Dr. Robert Miller
Imprint Training : Of the Newborn Foal
by Robert M. Miller 
Imprint training starts the horse-human relationship off right. For a short time after birth a foal is free of fear and completely open to learning.  During that magical time, the newborn foal  can learn to accept and understand human handling. Dr. Miller's techniques have stood the test of time. 
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 .True Unity by Tom Dorrance
True Unity, Willing Communication Between Horse and Human by Tom Dorrance
Tom Dorrance's understanding of horses is unparalleled. He is the master from whom the popular masters of Natural Horsemanship have learned. This book was written for the advanced horse person. Tom Dorrance has spent a lifetime learning to understand and better relate to horses, and similar effort is required to understand and apply the principles in this book.
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True Horsemanship Through Feel by Bill Dorrance
In this book Bill Dorrance provides instruction on how to handle, ride and get along with horses. The book is testimony to Bill Dorrance's faith in the human capacity for deep insight, forgiveness and generosity. He asks the reader to focus on the best aspects of ourselves, and to see the best in every person, animal and situation. He presents  the reader  with a guide to make an inner adjustment which can profoundly change the results you get with your horse. 
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Think Harmony with Horses by Ray Hunt
Think Harmony With Horses: An In-Depth Study of Horse/Man Relationship by Ray Hunt, Millie Hunt, Roy Hunt
Ray Hunt has captured what "how-to" training books lack - the essence of the relationship possible with horses. He recognizes that how you train hinges  upon a deeper understanding of who you are, and especially who the horse is. Ray Hunt urges you to think about "how" you do anything with respect, awareness and trust in the horse.
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Lyons on Horses: John Lyons' Proven Conditioned-Response Training Program by John Lyons
Every year, some 10,000 people attend Lyons's clinics to learn the secrets contained in this complete training program for horses and trainers of all skill levels, by one of America's most popular and trusted trainer-instructors. 
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Centered Riding by Sally Swift Centered Riding by Sally Swift
This book focuses on the balance and seat of the rider and how it influences the horse/human relationship. Discover how the rider's seat influences the horse's behavior.  It is full of useful techniques, visualizations, and exercises.  It is useful for equestrian's from beginning rider to riding instructor. 
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Horse, Follow Closely by Gawani Pony Boy Horse, Follow Closely : Native American Horsemanship by GaWaNi Pony Boy
GaWaNi Pony Boy illustrates traditional Native American training methods--methods that are based in common sense and age-old wisdom. The beautiful photographs and simple eloquence take us back to a time when horse training was about creating a bond for life.
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Out of the Saddle by Gawani Pony Boy Out of the Saddle : Native American Horsemanship by GaWaNi Pony Boy
Leadership through trust and respect is one of the many lessons in this book. Simple tools and techniques for starting a line of communication with horses are presented in a wise and gentle manner. The book is artfully laid out and contains beautiful photographs. There are several Native American tales and sayings, such as, "...the reason Creator gave two-leggeds two ears and one mouth was so that we would listen twice as much as we talk." 
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Time Well Spent by Gawani Pony Boy Time Well Spent by GaWaNi Pony Boy
This beautiful journal is designed for any horse owner serious about their relationship with their horse. GaWaNi Pony Boy's intriguing questions add to the learning.  Gorgeous photos, and lots of blank lines, encourage you to come back weeks or months later and document new progress. 
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Groundwork: The First Impression by Buck Brannaman
Groundwork takes you step-by-step, through starting your colt from the ground. With Buck\92s common sense advice and over 90 photographs illustrating his techniques, this is a primer for anyone interested in learning the fine art of groundwork. Some chapter titles include "Lass Rope Work," "Changing Eyes," "Roping a Hind Foot," and "Horse Roping," among others. This book can be referred to over and over, and can go anywhere with you. 
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The Man Who Listens to Horses by Monty Roberts
The Man Who Listens to Horses by Monty Roberts
This number one bestseller tells the riveting story of Monty Roberts life from studying wild mustangs in the deserts of Nevada in his youth to demonstrating his techniques for the Queen of England.  He fought against both family and industry traditions to introduce gentle methods of horse training. Woven into this fascinating story are hints and descriptions of Monty Roberts' way with horses. 
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A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color by Mark Rashid
A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color by Mark Rashid
Mark Rashid doesn't offer a quick fix for horse training problems. Rather, he advocates considering the lesson from the horse's point of view, then using communication, patience, gentleness, and compassion to form a lasting partnership with the horse. 
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Considering the Horse: Tales of Problems Solved and Lessons Learned by Mark Rashid
Considering the Horse: Tales of Problems Solved and Lessons Learned by Mark Rashid
Coming from the horse's point of view, Mark Rashid presents entertaining stories and quiet, compassionate solutions to horse training problems with insights so simple they are startling. 
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Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership by Mark Rashid
Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership by Mark Rashid
Mark Rashid challenges the "Be the Alpha Horse" theory, and offers an approach that the horse understands, that helps the horse WANT to be with you.  This book is full of compelling stories of how horses have changed when their owners have taken this approach.
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Clicker Training for Your Horse by Alexandra Kurland
Positive reinforcement that works! Alexandra Kurland shows you how and why to use the techniques of positive reinforcement with a horse. She leads you through the new methodology of clicker training step by step, so that you can do it for yourself. And she makes it clear that clicker training is not just effective: it's FUN!
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