Description:
What if a calmer, more responsive horse started with understanding how its brain actually works? Dr. Stephen Peters, Mark Rashid, and Crissi McDonald bring neuroscience and decades of horsemanship to explain what drives your horse's behavior.
Review Quotes:
"I almost couldn't come up with the words to express not only how important this book is, but how enjoyable and effortless it made understanding the science behind how your horse experiences the world. I was learning horse brain science without straining."
-Jim Masterson, Founder of The Masterson Method(R)
"This is the book I have been waiting for! Stories and science are combined in a way that is relatable and readable. The lessons that inspire me most are ones that teach me to look at things from a new angle, and ones that remind me to slow down. One of the best horse books ever written!"
-Tik Maynard, Canadian Three-Day Event Rider, Clinician, Two-time Winner of Road To The Horse
"A Horse's Life is important information for horse owners who continue to learn and do ever better for their horses, but also invaluable as a reference aid for equine professionals."
-Anna Blake, Clinician and Author
"A Horse's Life captures something rare-the ability to tell a beautiful story while quietly teaching important truths. Imagine the storytelling of Mark Rashid, the thoughtful approach of Crissi McDonald, and the scientific understanding of Dr. Stephen Peters, brought together in one place."
-Josh Nichol, Clinician and Educator
"Thoughtfully written and immediately applicable, A Horse's Life equips owners, trainers, veterinarians, and equine professionals with knowledge to make well-informed and ethical decisions supporting equine well-being. It belongs on every equestrian's bookshelf."
-Jillian Kreinbring, Equine Functional Anatomist and Clinician
"Reading this book, I feel grounded, educated and inspired."
-Dr. Jessica White Plume, Oglala Lakota