Animals Healing.com Horses Never Lie by Mark Rashid, Book

In Horses Never Lie, acclaimed horse trainer Mark Rashid breaks new ground by challenging the longstanding belief that a person must become the “alpha leader” in order to work with horses. Instead, 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.

Looking at the world from the horse’s point of view, Rashid clearly defines the difference between alpha and passive leaders. He explains how to become a passive leader and illustrates with compelling stories, featuring his sense of humor, how horses change from being indifferent or unwilling participants to becoming enthusiastic partners with their owners.

"Take it from an expert. This is not a book for skimming. You’ll want to keep it on your nightstand, savor every word, and dream sweet, horsey dreams. Who knows? You may wake up a better horseman, and a better person.” — Rick Lamb, Thorse Show, syndicated radio program (From the Foreword of Horses Never Lie)

About The Author:

Mark Rashid (pronounced RASH-id) is an internationally acclaimed horse trainer known for his ability to understand the horse's point of view and solve difficult problems with communication rather than force. He began working with horses at age ten, when he met the "old man," who taught him to work with horses, not against them, and to listen to what the horse is trying to say. Mark's clinics center on one-on-one work with horse and rider and are immensely popular with people around the world. When Mark decided to study the martial art of aikido as a way to improve his horsemanship, he brought the same quiet determination to it that he exhibits in his work with horses. After years of practice, he earned a black belt in Yoshinkan aikido and now teaches the "way of harmony" in the local dojo. Mark worked full time on ranches for many years gathering herds, managing stock, and training horses. When time permits, he still enjoys working on ranches near his home in Estes Park, Colorado. Mark has been a guest on NPR's The Horse Show and was featured on the Nature series on PBS. He is the author of five books - Considering the Horse, A Good Horse is Never a Bad Color, Horses Never Lie, Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse, and Horsemanship Through Life. He also has a solo music CD Song of the Prairie and enjoys singing and playing guitar with a local band The Elktones.