From Library Journal
In Bringing Up Baby, Lyons, known for his conditioned-response training methods, offers advice for gently teaching the young horse to respect humans and accept haltering, leading, bathing, trailer loading, and other equine basics. Lyons divides the book into 20 lessons, each building on the animal's previous experience. The outlined steps are clear, descriptive, and well illustrated with outstanding color photos. Fine safety guidelines for preventing injury to both humans and horses are included. An excellent guide for neophytes as well as experienced horsepeople, this work can easily be used to retrain older animals with less than perfect manners as well. Welcome addition to collections serving horse lovers. Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Library Journal
“An excellent guide for neophytes as well as experienced horsepeople.”
Book Description
An outstanding manual for training young horses by America’s most trusted horseman, featuring 178 step–by–step color photos.
From the Publisher
Renowned horseman and clinician John Lyons now offers his proven program for starting young horses on their way to becoming reliable partners. Whether one plans to compete or to just enjoy the occasional trail ride, it’s best to teach a horse good basics that will instill confidence and trust at an early age. In 20 progressive training sessions, laid out in clear photos and concise step–by–step instructions, John Lyons demonstrates how to start a weanling horse. Each lesson builds on the previous one using stress–free, conditioned–response techniques so that the young horse is never over–faced. Lessons include catching, haltering, leading, longeing, bathing, clipping, tying, and trailer loading. The last six lessons for yearlings consist of bitting, bridling, and introducing the saddle. Every young horse will benefit from Lyons’ training methods because they lay a strong foundation for future under–saddle work in all disciplines. John Lyons operates John Lyons Symposiums in Colorado; among his previous books is Lyons on Horses.
John Lyons Bringing up Baby FROM THE PUBLISHER
Renowned horseman and clinician John Lyons now offers his proven program for starting young horses on their way to becoming reliable partners. Whether one plans to compete or to just enjoy the occasional trail ride, it's best to teach a horse good basics that will instill confidence and trust at an early age. In 20 progressive training sessions, laid out in clear photos and concise step-by-step instructions, John Lyons demonstrates how to start a weanling horse. Each lesson builds on the previous one using stress-free, conditioned-response techniques so that the young horse is never over-faced. Lessons include catching, haltering, leading, longeing, bathing, clipping, tying, and trailer loading. The last six lessons for yearlings consist of bitting, bridling, and introducing the saddle. Every young horse will benefit from Lyons' training methods because they lay a strong foundation for future under-saddle work in all disciplines. John Lyons operates John Lyons Symposiums in Colorado; among his previous books is Lyons on Horses.
SYNOPSIS
An outstanding manual for training young horses by America's most trusted horseman, featuring 178 step-by-step color photos.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
These two excellent volumes cover the critical periods of equine early training and senior health. In Bringing Up Baby, Lyons, known for his conditioned-response training methods, offers advice for gently teaching the young horse to respect humans and accept haltering, leading, bathing, trailer loading, and other equine basics. Lyons divides the book into 20 lessons, each building on the animal's previous experience. The outlined steps are clear, descriptive, and well illustrated with outstanding color photos. Fine safety guidelines for preventing injury to both humans and horses are included. An excellent guide for neophytes as well as experienced horsepeople, this work can easily be used to retrain older animals with less than perfect manners as well. Geriatric medicine helps prevent health problems in the older horse and improve its quality of life. Veterinarian Hayes and journalist Copeland (who previously collaborated with Hayes on Hands-On Horse Care) address the special needs of horses aged 15 years and older. Symptom charts guide users through a series of questions aimed at determining possible causes and appropriate courses of action for common age-related conditions. The "Age Events" section highlights eight common health conditions of the aged equine such as arthritis, colic, and Cushing's Disease, and other sections cover feeding, evaluating physical condition, and stretching exercises. Owners will appreciate the "While You Wait" suggestions explaining what to do until the vet arrives. Alternative medicine is briefly covered, as is a compassionate description of euthanasia. The result is concrete, pithy advice in a nicely illustrated volume. Both books would be welcome additions to collections serving horse lovers. Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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