Why Relationship First Works: Why and How It Changes Everything by Joe Camp

by Joe Camp

Excellent Book

Genres: Horses, Self Help

Paperback

First published November 14, 2011

Reviews

[Fran Severn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nicely written, but basically an infomercial for the Monty Roberts training method. It's nice that -- unlike many people devoted to one style of training -- he does not denigrate other trainers or systems.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Affirming philosophy, for the good of the horse.

Meeting the horse on his or her terms simply makes sense. We need to learn their language and communicate in ways they understand if we want to build a relationship with our horses. This book reaffirms my belief that just hanging out with my horse is as good as, or maybe even better than, groundwork or riding. It’s building a trusting friendship.

[Lorie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is so short it felt like cheating. But it was pure pleasure to read, due to his very down-to-earth writing style and home-grown humor. My kind of people. I am researching horsemanship approaches, in preparation for fixing up the barn to welcome our own equine(s). I haven't had a horse since I was 18, and a LOT has changed since then! I feel almost as if I'm starting from scratch. Mr. Camp has several guidebooks in Kindle for $0.99, a good place to start...

[Margaret Compo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love your books Joe.

What a read. The only disappointing part of this book and all of Joe Camp's books is that they end. What a storyteller. He makes you go from one emotion to the next.I have been a horse owner for all my life and I'm still learning thanks Joe.

[Kim Vandrisse]

Good book for those who want to worh with their horse rather than just use them.