Mark Rashid - Horses Never Lie: The Heart of Passive Leadership David & Charles Ltd., 2004 169 str. meki povez stanje: vrlo dobro Here renowned trainer Mark Rashid introduces us to his revolutionary method for training horses. His sensitive, thoughtful approach emphasizes the importance of balance, and has led some to refer to him as a real-life horse whisperer. “It has always been my contention that working with horses is, or at least should be, a delicate balancing act between finding how much or how little direction it will take to help the horse we are working with understand whatever it is we are trying to teach. Too little direction and our efforts might become ineffective. Too much direction and we may develop resistance and animosity between our horse and us.” With this sensitive, thoughtful approach, Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of “alpha leadership” and teaches the reader to become a “passive leader”—a human counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid’s principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the rider. Reliving Rashid’s experiences with him, you will come to feel the same sort of compassion and appreciation for your horses that you do for the people in your life. In his third book, Horses Never Lie, Mark Rashid breaks new ground with the idea that you don`t have to be dominant to be a leader to your horse. He challenges the longstanding belief that an owner must be the alpha leader to work effectively with horses. Building on the primary concept of his previous books -- looking at the world from the horse`s point of view -- Mark Rashid clearly defines the difference between alpha and passive leaders. He explains how to be a passive leader and illustrates with compelling stories how horses can change from being indifferent or unwilling participants to becoming enthusiastic partners. This edition features additional notes at the end of each chapter that contribute to a more complete understanding of Rashid’s methods and philosophy. Horses Never Lie teaches you how to become a `passive leader` a reflection of the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to be around and to follow. It s a must read for all horse owners who care about their horses and the kind of relationship they have with them. Contents: Introduction; what is passive leader? The question The nature of the Herd Otis and Buck Perspectives and perceptions Finding the try Half a chance Will it work? The connection Nonfiction, 0715318411, Konji, jahanje