Whisper This... Not to your horse, to yourself
All to often, author Smokie Brannaman writes, he's seen what he calls a Black Beauty fantasy that ends up in broken bones, broken dreams, broken bank accounts and unbroken or ruined horses. To keep such scenarios from recurring when a wannabe rider steps up to horse ownership, Brannaman wrote Whisper This..., his brief, common-sence book on horse ownership, which he describes as a no bull book for horse and rider. Did I mention the author is blunt and plainspoken? Readers looking for the fantasy horse experience probably will not appreciate all of Brannaman's opinions: said opinions might hit too close to home. However, other riders likely will wish their nerve and forthrightness was on par with the author's. And, yes, Brannaman is the not-so-rich-and-famous brother of one of the finest clinicians and horsemen in the country, if not the world. --Bunkhouse Review 2007 --Western Horseman Magazine Oct 2007GRADE AAAAAAAAA EXCELLENT +++++++ This book will be required reading for anyone coming to my barn for training! --Feather Run Saddle Horse Farm, --Dusty RoadesWritten by horse trainer Smokie Brannaman, Whisper This ... Not to Your Horse to Yourself: A No Bull$#it Book For You and Your Horse is a straightforward, tell-it-like-it-is guide for anyone considering owning a horse, and especially for prospective first-time horse buyers. Chapters discuss what to look for in a good horse, how to tell if one is really ready to be a horse owner, care and feeding of horses, the good/bad/ugly about clinics, and much more. An older well-broke horse doesn't need riding every day to stay in shape or remain a well-broke horse. But once a month won't work either. I'd ride at least twice a week if I could and three would be better. An honest, practical-minded guide offering the benefit of a lifetime of horse experience, enthusiastically recommended ! Midwest Book Review --Midwest Book Review May 2007