You can’t build a house without strong foundations… and you can’t form a solid bond with your horse without a strong foundational relationship and fundamental training in place. Horse ownership opens the door to companionship, happiness, and stress relief. But to benefit from all of these things, you need to have a true bond with your horse… And you need to be able to trust that they have all the foundational skills they need to keep you – and them – safe. Esteemed trainer Monty Roberts makes the distinction between ‘starting’ a horse and ‘breaking’ a horse. Breaking a horse has connotations of wearing down the animal’s spirit in order to achieve dominance, whereas starting a horse focuses on cooperation and building a partnership. This is the key to successful horsemanship … and that means beginning from the ground up: It means laying those strong foundations and nurturing a real relationship with your horse so that they respect you as the dominant partner. Everything you need to know in order to do just that is right at your fingertips. In this three-in-one guide , you’ll discover: The key principles of horsemanship – uncover how to share a common language with your horse (and why you need to) - How to choose a horse – explore the personality traits of the 6 most common breeds so you can choose the best match for you - How to read your horse’s body language with the skill of top trainers like Buck Brannaman - Key training methods explored… with a deep dive into round-pen training for a strong and healthy bond with your horse - The most common mistakes made by handlers and trainers – and how you can make sure you never make them yourself - The challenges most frequently posed by horses – know what to expect, and you’ll be ready to calm your horse and turn any situation around - The art of desensitizing – guard against your horse becoming spooked at a critical moment (plus the essential tools you’ll need to make a success of it) - How to make sure your horse will disengage in any situation that starts to get out of control - The single most important skill you can teach your horse in order to establish gentle (but firm) leadership - The pros and cons of disengagement – make sure you have the full picture before you teach this fundamental skill - Why ‘flexing’ is a crucial skill to teach… and the secret to rendering your inside rein unnecessary as a steering tool - The #1 thing you must not do in a frustrating training session if you want to maintain control of your horse And much more. From building the foundational relationship with your horse… to establishing fundamental skills through round-pen training… to desensitizing and disengagement techniques… Everything you need to know to form a solid partnership with your horse is right here. No matter what your experience level, you’ll always need to revisit the basics. And when you have all the foundational skills you need right by your side, you’re sure to build a strong bond and a solid partnership with your horse that will last for as long as they live. Discover the secrets to building strong foundations with your horse… and watch as everything else falls into place naturally: Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.