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Bombproof Your Horse: Teach Your Horse to Be Confident, Obedient, and Safe, No Matter What You Encounter |  | Authors: Rick Pelicano, Lauren Tjaden
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 171096
Media: Paperback
Pages: 220
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 1570762600
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.10835
EAN: 9781570762604
ASIN: 1570762600
Publication Date: January 1, 2004
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Product Description
A clearly illustrated manual that shows equestrians how to prepare their horses for the unexpected, turning them into safer, more pleasurable mounts.Every horse, from the pampered show-hunter to the family pet, is faced at one time or another with an object or situation that is either overwhelmingly terrifying or just downright confusing. Riders, trainers, and owners often simply wait for these situationsand the resulting bolt, balk, or buckin fear or ignorance, rationalizing such behavior as just "a horse being a horse." With his systematic approach to "bombproofing," Sergeant Rick Pelicano of the Maryland National Capitol Park Police demonstrates how to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to training a horse, whether one is crossing a stream or riding in city traffic. Rick Pelicano is accredited by the American Riding Instructor Certification Program; in 1995, he was named Instructor of the Year. He lives in Frederick, Maryland. An Equestrian Edge Book Club Main Selection
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 Every Horseperson Should Read This Book April 20, 2004
162 out of 163 found this review helpful
I recently attended a dressage clinic given by an international classical dressage master and 3 of the 8 so-called accomplished riders should have read this book first! This book is simply the best, most concise, clearly presented treatise on dealing with the innumerable terrifying possibilities every rider faces at some time in their riding careers. It encourages a pro-active approach to de-spooking horses before they know the multitude of things there are in the world to spook at -- like crossing water, whizzing bikes, too-friendly mothers wheeling baby carriages, waving baloons, flags and plastic bags, flapping tarps, barking, charging dogs, etc, etc, etc. To the uninitiated horse, most events outside of their stable yard are terrifying. It is the riders' responsibility to expose their horses to these terrors before disaster strikes so as to have a pleasurable, meaningful relationship with their horses. Too many people wait til they're dumped on their butt or even seriously injured to start this training and then the response is often abusive -- beating their horses for being afraid, which of course only makes them more afraid. I really appreciate the author's measured, systematic approach to the process of bombproofing. He emphasizes that first, the rider must have a secure seat and good, general riding abilities to cope with a fearful horse. Then he lays out many clear, descriptive exercises for bombproofing, both from the ground and under saddle. His approach is always sympathetic to both the rider and the horse; the book is sprinkled with humor and personal anecdotes and great, fun ideas for a "communal bombproofing day". Every horseperson should read this book!
Wow! This book is really helping December 29, 2004
A. BORKOWSKI (Colorado)
44 out of 49 found this review helpful
my relationship between my horse and I is improving, we are both more confident and enjoy our time together more!! I thought I knew what I was doing... but this book opened my eyes to new techniques. It is also easy to read and apply.
Excellent Book November 9, 2006
Sadyll Chic (New England)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
This book is excellent for anyone who has ever wanted to know how to teach their horse, and themselves, to be safe in almost any situation, from riding on the trail to approaching bikes, convertables, and walking on unstable surfaces.
Use the power of the "herd" for less confident horses. Find out if you and your horse are equally matched or whether you've bitten off more than you can chew.
Rick's expertise in horse training for park and police horses gives him a unique perspective on the "horse eating monsters" that could be hiding behind that bike reflector. ;)
My husband and I have put some of Rick's advice to the test with our 8 year old gelding who is being trained as a civil war re-enactment mount.
Definitely worth the small amount of money.
Happy Trails!
Bombproof Your Horse February 24, 2006
lee becker (CA, USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Well written, easy to apply techniques and excellent written descriptions accompanied by photos detailing the techniques in a sequential manner
Helpful and honest September 13, 2006
loves2read (California)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A nice beginning to help you and your horse overcome fearful obstacles. Of course, Pelicano cannot cover every potential bugger, but he does offer fun, safe, and challenging ideas to lower anxiety and increase control. I think we all need to do more, literal, homework with our horses. He gives some great ideas and practical information. My horses are finally able to walk by a mechanical rabbit beating a drum (I bought one at a toy store), without trying to unzip themselves from their bodies! What could be next? Backpackers? Quail in the brush? Anything square-shaped on the trail? Highly recommended.
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