Improving Performance - Motivate Your Horse

Some horses drive their riders to distraction by simply not moving under the saddle, and nothing the rider does seems to stimulate them. This book discusses the possible causes for a lack of motivation – from physical problems, incorrect feeding, to permanent under- or over-demand of the horse, and it outlines solutions that can recover a seemingly hopeless situation. It shows how, with discipline and creativity, it is possible to turn an idle creature into a motivated competition or leisure horse.

Birgit van Damsen is a journalist specialising in equestrian topics and is the author of several books on horses and riding. An enthusiastic rider herself, she kept horses for many years and has a profound knowledge of horse care, handling and training.