BOOK REVIEWS
All these books have been read and reviewed by Cynthia Cooper.
I hope they inspire you to dip into the vast amount of knowledge shared by prominent horsemen and women worldwide. For a complete list of books I have read and recommend click here.
Book Reviews

You Can Train Your Horse To Do Anything – On Target Training: Clicker training and beyond by Shawna and Vinton Karrasch. - Everyone involved with horses wants them to consistently behave well, and perform to the best of their ability. But as is all too well known, many horses do not cooperate, and this is because they are not motivated to do so. Shawna and Vinton Karrasch are co-founders of the On Target Training program – a [...]
The Sound Hoof – Horse Health from the Ground Up by Lisa Simons Lancaster - This is the ideal introductory book into the world of natural hoof care. It offers a road map for the responsible horse owner and a prescription to finding a new level of enjoyment with your horse through its hooves. Lisa’s 21st century holisitic hoof care philosophy is not only backed up by credible research, it [...]
Horses Never Lie – The Heart of Passive Leadership by Mark Rashid - Building on the concept of his previous books – Considering the Horse and A Good Horse is Never a Bad Colour, Rashid clearly defines the difference between alpha and passive leaders. He explains how to become a passive leader (leading by example rather than force) and illustrates with compelling stories how horses change from being [...]
Keeping a Horse the Natural Way by Jo Bird - As its title suggests this is a new book on the market, making the most of the interest and awareness which currently prevails in keeping horses more naturally. When I first picked this book up and flicked through it I was impressed by the number of quality photos and diagrams on almost every page helping [...]
Straight From The Horse’s Mouth - by Amelia Kincade This book is an in depth look at communicating with animals by using and developing our natural ability to use intuition. The stories of Amelia’s own experiences are intriguing and she details some wonderful meditational exercises to help us get in touch with and listen to our pets, including our horses. How [...]



Not sure about E-Books? - E Books are essentially books available online or on a CD in PDF format ready to print. They bring the cost of the book down considerably as you’re not paying for expensive printing, binding and distribution. They allow you to read your book on the computer, on a book reading device such as a ‘Kindle’ [...]

Horse Follow Closely – Native American Horsemanship - by GaWaNi Pony Boy & photos by Gabrielle Boiselle. GaWaNi Pony Boy is mixed blood native American and after attending college, spent 3 years travelling the US with a Native American drum group performing on weekends at various universities, cultural events and pow wows. During these on the road years he was able to compile [...]
The Natural Horse - by Audrey Townley Although this book was first published in 1993, it still has tons of relevent information which must have been quite a new approach back then. Ausdrey Townley is a Fellow of the British Horse Society and has taught riding as well as competed in all areas of the sport. She is also [...]




Let Horses Be Horses – the Horse Owners Guide to Ethical Training and Management - by Lesley Skipper. Published in 2005, this 244 page hard cover book with lots of descriptive photos is a must read. Author, Lesley Skipper questions everything we do with horses in a constructive way, dispelling many myths with her thorough research and practical knowledge of horse care, breeding, training and psychology. She argues her point [...]
Feet First: Barefoot Performance and Hoof Rehabilitation - by Nic Barker and Sarah Braithwaite This is a well written and easy to understand book that is perfect for all those learning about barefoot hoof care, especially in relation to performance. Written by the founders of the UK Natural Hoof Care Practitioners who compete in eventing, hunting, endurance, and show jumping, it is based [...]

Conversations with Cadbury - by Dolores Artse If you’ve ever had difficulties training your horse or just getting along with a particular horse, this book will resonate with you. By following the real-life story of accomplished horse and dog trainer Dolores Atrse, we learn to overcome these hurdles and step into the realm of true relationship. This book will [...]
Hoof Prints more stories from Proud Spirit - by Melanie Sue Bowles If you want some holiday reading that warms your heart and emotions then this is the book. Melanie Sue Bowles along with her husband, Jim, is the founder of Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary, now located in Mena, Arkasas. It is one of the longest exisiting, privately run sanctuaries for horses in [...]



The Art of Horsemanship: Xenephon and other classical writers - by Dr. Ann Nyland This is a new english translation by Dr. Nyland who is a classical greek scholar at the University of New England, Australia. Xenephon was an ancient Greek soldier who lived from around 430-354 BC. His ‘Art of Horsemanship’ is his work on selecting and educating horses when there were no iron [...]




