Synopses & Reviews
More easy-to-learn lessons in natural horsemanship for kids! Andrea and Markus Eschbach, authors of the bestselling book How to Speak Horse, are back with another fabulously illustrated introduction to safe and fun horse handling and riding skills. Beginning with the basics of how horses use body language to communicate, Andrea and Markus teach children how to andldquo;listenandrdquo; to what their horse is saying and andldquo;talk backandrdquo; in a way he understands while leading, grooming, tacking up, and eventually riding. With a focus on building the horseandrsquo;s trust in his human partner, young riders gain confidence through exercises on horseback. Best of all, Andrea and Markus nurture a habit of care and respect for the horse that helps prepare children for a lifetime of rewarding time spent in the company of horses.
Review
andldquo;Andrea and Markus Eschbach understand what itandrsquo;s like to be a horse-crazy kid. andhellip; They also know how to cultivate a budding equestrianandrsquo;s enthusiasm so it grows into a passion that can last a lifetime. The essential information they present is well organized, concise, conversational, and easy to understand and put to use.andrdquo;andmdash;Practical Horseman
Synopsis
Beginning with the basics of how horses use body language to communicate, children learn step-by-step how to lead, groom, tack-up and mount a horse. The first rides are designed to develop confidence in young riders and encourage them to become comfortable on horses in order to prepare for a lifetime of enjoyment on horseback.
Synopsis
Confidence-boosting lessons for horse-crazy kids ages 6-10.Beginning with the basics of how horses use body language to communicate, children learn step-by-step how to lead, groom, tack-up and mount a horse. The first rides are designed to develop confidence in young riders and encourage them to become comfortable on horses in order to prepare for a lifetime of enjoyment on horseback.
About the Author
Andrea and
Markus Eschbach are known for their horsemanship clinics all over Europe and specialize in teaching riders, whether beginner or experienced, how to work with horses using minimal aids and equipment. Their focus is natural horsemanship based on mutual trust and respect in order to preserve the well-being of the horse. Both Andrea and Markus have extensive backgrounds working with young riders and with therapeutic riding. They are the authors of
How to Speak Horse and
Riding Free: Bitless, Bridleless, Bareback. The Eschbachs live and teach riding and horsemanship in Germany.