A go-to manual for any horse owner, this book addresses a range of equine behavioral problems, from the mild―refusing to stand still or tail rubbing, for example―to the severe, such as rearing under saddle or attacking other horses. With topics broken into four main categories―bad habits in the stable, correcting ground manners, problems under saddle, and the reluctant traveler―noted rancher and horse book author Heather Smith Thomas dissects each topic by addressing the source of the problem, providing solutions to the behavioral issue, and discussing what to do if the fix doesn't stick.

If your horse has an attitude problem, this is the guide for you. It details over 130 bad habits and breaks them into four major groups: stable, saddle, ground manners and traveling. You'll also find recommendations for how to correct behavior issues and what to do it these methods don't take.

Even if your horse appears to be the most angelic equine around, you can still benefit from looking through the pages of "Good Horse, Bad Habits." You might not realize one of your animal's common behaviors is actually something to discourage. —Finish Line Horse Products

"Author and lifelong equestrian Heather Smith Thomas has written a new book, Good Horse, Bad Habits, to help riders quickly find solid solutions to common problems and get back on track with their horses. ... Thomas offers multiple solutions for each issue and includes advice on what to do if nothing seems to work."--Practical Horseman

"From stall vices to under saddle solutions, this book is one you will refer to over and over again."--Equine Journal

"If your horse has an attitude problem, this is the guide for you! It details over 130 bad habits, and breaks them into four major groups: stable, saddle, ground manners, and traveling. You'll also find recommendations for how to correct behavior issues and what to do if these methods don't take."--Finish Line Horse Products

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trafalgar Square Books
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2014
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570766215
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570766213
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds