{"product_id":"did-i-really-mean-to-buy-a-horse-what-to-do-when-your-horse-is-acting-like-a-monster-and-when-and-how-to-call-for-help-9781953714688","title":"Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse: What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Meredith Hill\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Natalia Stepanova\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Natalia Stepanova\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Animal Sports - Horse Racing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've all heard the saying, \"horses are a lot of work.\" But if dealing with your horse's attitude is taking up all of your time, energy, and money, it might be time to take a closer look at what's going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Meredith Hill has spent over 30 years observing and learning about horses in a variety of settings. From high-stress show barns to local rescues, she strives to achieve what she calls a \"working relationship\" of mutual respect with every horse she works with. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSharing her experiences and heart-warming stories about her own horses, Hill provides readers with a wealth of information, including: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ How horses and their wild instincts evolved\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ How to determine if a horse is misbehaving or not feeling well\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ How to assess your horse's behavior, including common behavioral issues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ How to read your horse's body language and facial expressions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ How professionals can help us and our horses on the path to behaving well and demonstrating good manners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a new horse owner, a beginner to all things equine, or a seasoned equestrian who's facing a new problem horse, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultimate resource for understanding what your horse is trying to tell you. Communicating with a horse is learning a new language, as Ms. Hill points out, and learning to \"speak horse\" can take some patience and assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eif your horse has a bad reputation due to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Cribbing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Weaving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Kicking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Biting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Spooking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Any of the endlessly creative bad habits horses can have\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Does My Horse Act Like This: Understanding Equine Behavior in your New Horse and The Well-Mannered Horse: Developing an Ideal Equine Buddy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book offers page after page of advice, words of wisdom, and patient encouragement from professional horsewoman Meredith Hill. You'll also find a plethora of resources to help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Find a trainer, veterinarian, farrier, or behaviorist to help you\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Make good decisions regarding your horse's behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Feel less intimidated and afraid of your horse's attitude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ Understand why your horse may be acting up or being rude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✓ And ultimately, strengthen your relationship with your horse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraining horses isn't for everyone, but Meredith Hill helps new riders and experienced equestrians alike learn more about their horse in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46391479140503,"sku":"9781953714688","price":2658.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781953714688.webp?v=1768806548","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/did-i-really-mean-to-buy-a-horse-what-to-do-when-your-horse-is-acting-like-a-monster-and-when-and-how-to-call-for-help-9781953714688","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}