Natural Horsemanship Explained: From Heart To Hands

by Robert M. Miller, Patrick Handley (Introduction)

The highly respected veterinarian Robert Miller reveals the “secrets” of behavioral psychology that create the bond that some people attribute to specially-talented “horse whisperers.” However, any rider can create this relationship by following the steps to natural horsemanship outlined by the widely acknowledged master of the art. This book outlines, step by step, the keys to working successfully with animals, beginning with the understanding that horses are not afraid of predators, but only by predatory behavior with which any animal – including humans – can threaten them.
Presenting new information and insights in user-friendly terms, Dr. Miller uses case histories as examples of successful natural horsemanship, and cites the innovations of such trainers as Buck Brannaman and Pat Parelli. This hardcover is a groundbreaking new work in the field, from a respected equine veterinarian who can help bond any horse and rider.

Dr. Miller is a veterinarian, lecturer and author of several ground-breaking books on imprinting foals and horses. Co-author of The Revolution in Horsemanship, he lives in Thousand Oaks, California.

Genres: Horses

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Robert M. Miller was an American equine behaviorist and veterinarian, best recognized for his system of training newborn foals known as imprint training. Miller is also one of the early adopters and promoters of relationship-based horsemanship. His work is often referred to by equine clinicians. He has served as a judge in the annual Road to the Horse competition, and also was a co-founder of the "Light Hands Horsemanship" concept and annual clinic.

Reviews

[Pete · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite authors.
I stumbled into the fact that I have quite a number of natural horsemanship books I haven't added to GR.
Miller's books are awesome resources and this one is near the top of my list, and frequently re-read as a reference tool.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. I found it while browsing through the innumerable shelves of the library. I'm glad I read it, because I have applied most of what I read to working with and riding my own horse. I would definitely recommend this book to horse lovers and horse owners.

[Tara Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of two horsemanship books i can see myself reading the entirety of...

[Tara · Rating 1 out of 5]

Completely and utterly unimpressed. Almost everything is about him ("I") and almost nothing about horses.