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  • Whole Heart, Whole Horse

  • Building Trust Between Horse and Rider
  • By: Mark Rashid
  • Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
  • Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (111 ratings)

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Whole Heart, Whole Horse

By: Mark Rashid
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Summary

Many horse trainers, even those who espouse the so-called natural horsemanship approach, take the position that horses who fail to obey a human's request are doing so as much out of perversity as ignorance. That's not Mark Rashid's view. In his words, "If we understand that horses can't separate the way they feel from the way they act, then we can start to see that unwanted behavior isn't bad behavior at all. More times than not, it's just the horse expressing the way he feels at that particular moment in time....

How we perceive that information dictates how we respond to it.

Whole Heart, Whole Horse focuses on this idea, covering such subjects as gathering information from the horse, turning rider/trainer mistakes into positive experiences, developing realistic boundaries between you and your horse, understanding how and why horses release energy from real or perceived traumas, and reaching a comfortable balance point between horse and rider. Rashid analyzes developing softness, consistency, dependability, trust, and peace of mind in both horses and humans, as well as how to become a leader whom your horse will willingly want to follow and work with. Full of examples that extend beyond the training pen, Whole Heart, Whole Horse offers good sense and information that will make you a more astute, capable, and sensitive horseman and person.

©2009 Mark Rashid (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
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AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator Mike Chamberlain's low-key and down-to-earth performance beautifully complements the friendly, helpful tone of this guide on how to build trusting relationships between riders and horses. This audiobook focuses on the idea that horses use their behavior to express their thoughts, and it explains how a rider can learn to read what horses are saying. Important topics such as turning rider/trainer mistakes into positive experiences and developing realistic boundaries are also covered. Listeners will feel as though they are being personally instructed by a dependable and patient trainer.

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Beautifully told teaching story

Just wonderful and yet another great book I am grateful to have had the privilege of listening too. Thank you Mark for putting your experience on paper to share your heartfelt work and journey, so it can reach so many others so far from where you live. The last chapter had me in tears.

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A lovely listen

wasn't struck on natrators voice but the book was lovely as are all Marks books

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easy listening

loved it, great book will be listening to it again best one so far. thankyou Mark Raishid

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Fascinating insight into horse behaviour

Mark has given me so much information in such an engaging, interesting and sometimes emotional way.

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Would definitely recommend!

What did you like most about Whole Heart, Whole Horse?

As per some of Mark Rashid's other books, his wisdom, perspective and passion for his work with horses (and their humans!) shines through!
The pace of this book was great, the stories were interesting and you can pick up lots of interesting wee snippets, although this isn't strictly a tuition book!

What about Mike Chamberlain’s performance did you like?

The narration was well paced and Mike Chamberlain's voice was warm, expressive and accentuated every nuance of each story.

Any additional comments?

Definitely recommended for horse lovers and those looking to learn about a more compassionate way with horses.

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Love this book!

If you want to learn how to connect with horses, you should listen to this book. It's not just about techniques - it's about building a solid connection with your equine friend. This book has some truly eye-opening insights and will give you a deeper understanding of horses and their relationship with humans. It's a beautiful gift of knowledge and love that will stick with you long after you've finished reading.

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Easy listen, very interesting and fun

This is the third Mark Rashid book for me, and I look the all equally much. Very informative and personable. Great stuff.

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Fascinating and informative!

So many insights in an engaging storytelling style. Loved this book - off to download another. Highly recommended 👍

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Best one ever

I'd already read another 3 books by Mark Rashid and thoroughly enjoyed them all but this was the best one ever. Ive been having a little difficulty with my own journey of late and it felt like this book was written for me! There is an old zen saying that when the pupil is ready, the teacher shows up. I can't praise this book enough - it has led to a real turning point for me.

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Point of balance

I was pleasantly rewarded by this book, I listened to it while hacking my horse out, we have been having a few insecurity and leadship problems, Mark's section about point of balance was impacting and by the time I turned for home we both must have been at five instead of our normal strut towards home. Thanks Mark I aim to practise this in all areas of my life.

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