Real horses, real riders, real problems and real solutions.

Starting with a basic understanding of horse psychology, Clinton Anderson insists that you know why horses do the things they do before you try to train them, he presents a realistic, step by step training approach that you can apply to your own horse. And you see each new exercise as it is presented to two riders and their horses. Through series of photographs taken at the time, and personal essays, you gain first hand insights from the riders about their difficulties, breakthroughs, challenges and rewards.

Contents include:

• Stop making excuses for why your horse doesn't listen


• Teach your horse to use the thinking, not reacting side of his brain


• Be very clear about what behaviour is and is not acceptable


• Expand your horse's comfort area


• Train by making the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult


• Your horse wants a boss, learn to assume the leadership position




'This is an enjoyable book to read, with a lot of useful information to offer.' American Quarter Horse Journal

'Clinton provides the how to. Loaded with very helpful photographs and excellent, detailed explanations; has glossary, resources and index. Excellent book.' Natural Horse

'Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship delivers just what the clinician promises in his preface - real solutions for real riders with real problems.' Western Horseman

'This book teaches you how to communicate better with your horse, whatever your age or ability. You'll learn all about horse psychology and discover Clinton's realistic, step-by-step training approach, which you can then go and apply to your own horse - and achieve some really amazing results' Horse and Rider