Bee, Vanessa
Like the hugely popular Dog Agility classes enjoyed by countless canines and their handlers, all over the world, Horse Agility involves a colorful obstacle course and subtle directions from a handler. The horse learns to complete the course because he chooses to--not because he is constrained, forced, whipped, prodded, or bribed. Bee explains there is no reason the horse cannot enjoy your time together so much, he will choose to "play" with you--over, under, and through obstacles, without a lead rope, even when loose in a large, grassy pasture.
- Understand Horse Agility goals
- Get the equipment you need
- Read your horse's posture
- Direct your horse's feet
- Practice beginning agility movements
- Increase "softness" in your horse
- Become your horse's "guide"
- Work your horse "free" (at liberty)
- Negotiate agility obstacles
- Build agility obstacles
- Plan agility courses
- Organize competitions and "play days"
- Start a Horse Agility club near you
With succinct, clearly explained lessons in everything from horse handling and body language to directions for obstacle and course construction, plus full color photographs throughout, this is the ideal introductory book for anyone interested in giving the sport of Horse Agility a try, or for those looking for out-of-the-box training ideas to keep horses interested in learning and happily engaged in all their interactions with you.