Almost a Whisper: A Holistic Approach to Working with Your Horse
"There's nothing magical about horse whispering," says Powell, but Almost a Whisper contains an endless source of wisdom based on knowledge of horse culture and instincts. For example, Powell points out that a young horse being saddled for the first time might perceive the saddle as a mountain lion dropping on his back. He emphasizes that proper communication can foster mutual trust and reduce the chance of injury for both trainer and horse. ...Most important to Powell, however, is that the skills used in relating to a horse can easily transfer into better interpersonal relationships. "Every time I help a horse work through a problem, I see a connection to a human problem," says Powell. --Todays Horse Magazine"This book should be required reading for both professionals and amateurs in al riding disciplines" --(Jane Savoie)Almost a Whisper is "must" reading for every aspiring horse owner and rider, and has much to recommend it to experienced breeders, trainers and veterinarians as well. --BookwatchEditors' Farvorite Books of 1999:Almost a Whisper takes a look at how homo sapiens interacts with Equus caballus, the saddle horse. A kind of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance for horses and their people, this book explains starting colts and getting riders to hear their horses, even at a whisper. Sam Powell and his wife, Lane Carter, write with humor and clarity. --The Bloomsbury Review, Dec. 99