6 Fundamentals of Training Horses and Yourself: Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse

Karen Copeland: I was actually quite shocked to be reading my own story in Mark’s book. I am very appreciative of him to share his story which solidifies my own story findings. A true gift !!! ❤️❤️

United States on Mar 30, 2023

colleen: If you are a horse lover and want to be a better trainer or rider this is the best book I have read. The focus of the book is how to improve yourself so you can improve your relationship with your horse to get the results you want. I love this book and have read it multiple times. It is written in a story format so it is engaging and fun to read. Mark Rashid is a fantastic trainer. Everything I watch one of his clinics I learn something new which improves everything I do.

United States on May 12, 2021

Viktorija: Even though this book had some drawbacks, I am still giving it 5 stars. It is the most open book of Mark Rashid. His all books are fun and informative, but this one left me.. shaken. Also, it left me sad and happy.
The drawbacks I am talking about are perhaps too many pages for retrospective and too little for actual stories. I would have gotten Mark's message with half as many words. When he is writing down a story, the pace is just right - fast enough and detailed enough, but when he starts philosophising, then he starts repeating the same thing over and over.

But, as I said, the book just impressed me so much that I am happy to overlook some minor style mistakes.

United States on Oct 07, 2017

Jill: All of Mark Rashid books are awesome! If you are looking for a deeper understanding of horses, his books are for you. Always entertaining as well as informative. Mark is a great storyteller!

Canada on Jan 12, 2015

Smartie Cookie: Good read gave some good insights into marks relationship with his horse . Made mr think and question my On my way! horses behaviours more.

United Kingdom on Aug 29, 2014

Rebecca: One of the best reads, you don't have to be horsey to enjoy this book! It's well written, captivating, exciting, interesting and very educational. One if those books that you can really relate to and it helps to open your eyes and your mind.

United Kingdom on Oct 06, 2013

Toni: Have thoroughly enjoyed this book. I am always looking for ways to connect with my horse, I want a partnership, not a dictatorship and have found Mark's book both enthralling and educational without the usual 'you must do it this way' attitude. Not only does he describe how he has helped horses with different issues, he tells it by way of a story which captivates the imagination.

United Kingdom on Jul 10, 2013

Kathleen Kautzman: Through interraction with his horse, Mark learned that he had gained much more insight to what it takes to be a good human. Buck was never mean but if he knew something was not right he would stall and even comply in a different manner than what Mark wanted. Buck even seemed to know intuituvely how to react in situations he'd never seen before and proved he was a trusty companion.

United States on Jan 20, 2013

Kindle Customer: Wow. Read this book. I once had a teacher that Buck reminds me a lot of. Her name was Misty (Poco Misty Lady) and like Buck was fairly nondescript sorrel with a royal grandfather reflected in her name... she taught me nearly everything that I know of horses and horsemanship, but it wasn't until I read this book that I recognized how much she taught me about handling horses. It wasn't until I read this book that I realized how well those lessons could be applied in how I handle myself and other people. I truly hope you have had or will a teacher who is as kind and patient as the author's Buck, or my Misty... whatever form your teacher comes in. They say that when the student is ready, the master will appear. I would think that this book is a great place to start preparing for your further education. Read this book.

United States on Dec 26, 2012

EmmaP: Once again, Mark Rashid has produced a book that I will read again and again. His style of writing is so easy to read that I get drawn in and can't put it down. The points he makes may seem simple yet the lessons learned are profound. A really lovely book.

United Kingdom on Apr 30, 2012