Horseplay and Harmony focuses on safe and responsible trick horse training methods using positive reinforcement. No ropes, no whips and non-force methods. If you were wondering how to do it, look no further! Years in the making and it's finally here! A book full of easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and full color photographs demonstrating each of the tricks you want to learn. Trick horse training is not only fun, it is extremely beneficial in bonding with your horse, shaping behaviour and building trust. Each of the photographs in this book are of 100% Morgan horses that Caylyn has personally worked with and trained using the methods illustrated in this book.

The Harmony Project is a unique concept to give horse lovers a deeper insighet into the equine mind. The project follows the training and development of a filly foal called "Harmony", from 6 months and separation from the mare, up to 3 and a half years and carrying her first rider. Harmony's behaviour and training are explainedin terms of her view of the world, and show how we can present ourselves to our horses in a way that is more meaningful to them, and therefore more effective. Harmony is being trained primarily under the principles of natural horsemanship taught by the top American trainer, Richard Thompson, who is the mentor of Harmony's owner and trainer, Kate Farmer. Date comes from a classical British riding background, and aims to show in the Harmony Project that the principles of natural horsemanship are equally relevant to all equestrian desciplines, and not, as many suppose, mostly of help to western riders. Part 1 of The Harmony Project follows harmony from 6 monts to 18 months, and presents the first stages of her training in a clear, easy to follow way. Each chapter focusses on one or two specific aspects of equine psychology, and the ex ercises that relate to them. It offers an excellent introduction ot natural horsemanship for newcomers to these methods, and a very useful companion for those who have already started working on NH principles.

If horses interest you greatly and you feel a need to help them be comfortable and happy, then you have the feelings that are the core of true horsemanship. If you wish you could talk to them, to sit on their backs and fly over a mountain together and show the horse that as a team, you can enjoy the highest levels of success, then you are on your way to actually acheiving all of these things.Harmony can be achieved when riding a horse in much the same way as playing a song. Just as different keys on the piano are played to make one beautiful sound, horse and rider need to become identical in every way even though our anatomy and natures are vastly different. Harmony With Horses will expand your eyes and grow your love towards the horse. You will learn the basics of horsemanship and riding in a very thorough and enjoyable way. This book will also help the experienced rider fine tune their skills.

"This book explains the essence, the ultimate goal of riding; the feeling of harmony, elegance and lightness all of us riders are looking for and sometimes find glimpses of. This book presents you with some of my experience, hands-on exercises and tips on how to use your body and mind to find harmony and lightness with your horse." -Ylvie Fros

Dominance without punishment, collection without rein pressure, these apparent contradictions are explained as this charismatic new author demonstrates his revolutionary method of teaching and training based upon precisely defined body language. The method, a way of communicating in a visual language understood by the horse, assists the rider to develop a 'presence' and to achieve interaction with the horse. It is classically based and embodies both holistic and spiritual principles. Packed with marvellous colour photographs this book has already been a bestseller in Germany, France, Spain and Scandinavia and will enthral every horse owner.