| | |  | EQUESTRIAN GIFT IDEAS | Home » » » How to Think Like A Horse: The Essential Handbook for Understanding Why Horses Do What They Do | | | | | | | Description: | | Horse trainer and instructor Cherry Hill believes that every human/horse relationship benefits from a greater human understanding of what motivates horses, how they experience the world, what makes them happy, and what worries them. Journey through the equine mind with Hill as she explores what makes a horse tick. How do his basic needs dictate his behavior and mood? What touches and tastes appeal to his senses? How does his “flight or fight” instinct dictate his response to sudden movements? If horses are treated respectfully with methods they understand, everyone involved — animal and human — will be happier, safer, and more productive.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Cherry Hill | | Paperback:
| 192 pages | | Publisher:
| Storey Publishing, LLC | | Publication Date:
| May 05, 2006 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1580178359 | | Product Length:
| 9.9 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.15 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 53 reviews |
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73 of 77 found the following review helpful:
 Not so hot.Apr 15, 2010
By C. Wang
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As a person who has loved, worked with, trained, ridden, lived with horses for over 50 years I wanted to like this book. Unfortunately I did not find it useful. In fact, I am afraid that novice horsemen will use this book as a baseline for equestrian behavior. I found her knowledge limited to personal experience, maybe she needs to get around or to read some research. I question her observations and interpretations of those observations. There are many issues in this book that I could take exception to but I will just talk about one. To suggest that a horse does not learn and their behavior is only rote or instinctual is very misleading. I've watched horses remove their halters, untie their leads, open gates, open snaps to get to the feed-room, and direct me to issues that they thought I should see such as empty water or feed barrels. Perhaps the author just has dumb horses but I suspect not. I hope that any novice horseman will expand their reading to other books as well so that they can get a more rounded view of equestrian behavior.
55 of 57 found the following review helpful:
 Think Like A Horse?Aug 01, 2006
By Giddyap
Great book. Bought it for my 14-year-old who thinks she knows it all. She has learned some interesting facts and applies that to her own horse. It has made her understand the horse instead of just reacting. Highly recommended for any level horse rider. You will learn at least one thing you didn't know before you picked up this book.
30 of 31 found the following review helpful:
Easy to read and understandFeb 16, 2007
By Cotton
Cherry Hill's books are always very useful and easy reading. She has a way of stating things in a very simple but informative way. You can't go wrong with her books. This book is great if you have a casual interest in learning about horse behavior. It gives a lot of basic logic behind why horses do what they do. If you were intrigued by the study of horses, I would recommend "The Nature of Horses" by Stephen Budiansky as a more in depth study of the subject.
26 of 28 found the following review helpful:
How To Think Like A HorseDec 23, 2006
By V. Mellema
Cherry Hill always has great books that are both interesting and informational. I have several in my home library and this may be the most useful one that I own. The horse is so much more complicated than people realize and if you are able to understand what your horse is thinking then you will be able to be more successful in anything and everything you do with your horses. The book has been an excellent source of information for training my own colts and understanding what they are thinking when you are trying to get them to respond to what you are asking them to do.
Cherry Hill is a great trainer and writer. She has a great way of explaining training procedures and offers excellent information on how to make training easier on both the trainer and the horse. Your horse will thank you for reading this book!
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Winifred's ViewSep 28, 2007
By S. Cross
I have purchased many books on horses and riding, but Cherry Hill's "..Think Like a Horse" explained and reinforced so much more about what I was questioning and experiencing with my horse. It is certainly a wonderful resourse for "newbies" like myself who have discovered the wonders of horse at a late age, but I believe it also holds a lot of insights for the more experienced riders/owners who care about knowing their horses at least as well as they ride/show them. I was looking for something to explain a particular change in my horse's behavior (after eye exams, blood work etc turned up negative) and I believe I found it in Ms. Hill's book. Winnie and I thank her for sharing her knowledge and wisdom in a book packed with information.
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