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Working the horse from the ground—schooling "in-hand" as it has been known for centuries—has long been an integral part of classical horse training. "This book shows how schooling in-hand can improve not only the horse's movement, but also communication between horse and human . "Now this gorgeously illustrated book brings new life to these time-tested techniques, showing how schooling in-hand can improve the horse’s straightness, suppleness, balance, collection, and understanding of the aids."

Professional trainer Sean Patrick has created the ultimate guide to the "complete" riding horse—whether a performance, working, or "just for fun" prospect. From indispensable handling, "sacking-out," and tying exercises, to how you, the rider, can control the different parts of the horse’s body from the ground and the saddle; from mounting on both the left and the right to performing flawless flying lead changes, you’ll be amazed at how effective and efficient this program is. The book is superbly organized and includes 288 color photos and ilustrate exactly what you should be doing in the training process." "One thing is certain, if you want to start and finish your youngster correctly be sure to add The Modern Horseman’s Countdown to Broke to your collection." This training program progresses consecutively from getting the horse into a round pen, to first saddling, to first lope, to the final 'countdown to broke.'".

With each barrel racing drill, she's provided descriptions for when and why they are appropriate, as well as how to implement each exercise for best results . The First 51 Barrel Racing Exercises to Develop a Champion provides tools for creating greater awareness and advancing skills to empower barrel racers to dissolve obstacles standing in the way of barrel racing success , with chapters addressing rider development, advanced groundwork, quality movement, problem solving, the mental game (for both horse and rider), and much more . Guidelines are offered for barrel horse training , as well as barrel racing tips for building strength and coordination - necessary for expressing athleticism and speed on the barrel pattern. Within many of the barrel racing drills featured are actually several barrel racing exercises described with possibilities for variation and expansion for customizing to meet the individual needs of each horse and rider as they advance. Truly unique and valuable in that it addresses the mental, physical and emotional aspects of training the barrel horse (and barrel racer), The First 51 Barrel Racing Exercises to Develop a Champion will become your #1 resource for learning and continuing to do the simple things with excellence , which is the foundational element necessary for high-level success in every equestrian discipline. Heather Smith is a Texas barrel racer with a passion for horsemanship and personal development.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. A writer is always on the lookout for a good story, but the first time I saw a striking old photograph, I didn’t realize that I had stumbled across a tale so extraordinary that it had the power to change lives. The first time we spoke, Harry told me a story that gave me butterflies in my stomach and made my palms sweat--that’s how badly I wanted to write about what he’d said to me and share it with the world. That moment, when the pair of them stood under the spotlights of Madison Square Garden and listened to the thunder of the crowd, was simply unforgettable--the kind of triumph that ripples forward through time.