Equestrian Sport: Secrets of the "Art"

A very interesting and informative read.This book was a complete reality check and at times hard to digest.I recommend this for Equestrians who wish to take a more humane approach to riding...

This is an important read for horse owners. It can be harsh at times, but worth reading to add to your knowledge of what is involved in controlling a horse to perform in sports that he/she might not choose to do - if given a choice.I appreciate the truth, even if it means I may have to change my mind about some preconceived ideas I have had.

for so many horse lovers the only way to get close to horses is to ride. But what is the toll on horses? this book exposes the whole world of equestrian sports with all the torture and suffering and subsequent early demise of these amazingly beautiful and intelligent animals. read it and find out what is really happening behind the scenes.

This pointed out many disturbing things that riders do everyday. While knowing the negative is in itself valuable there was not a great deal of constructive alternatives.

Yes, bits can inflict great pain and injury, and yes, many horsemen mistreat their horses much of the time, sometimes without realizing it. This should have been a great book, because horses need to have their side represented. But the writing is just a disorganized rant, and the "science" stuffed in the back doesn't add any credibility to this. Robert Cook's "Metal in the Mouth" is calmer, and more convincing.

Proof of the horrors we thrust on horses in the name of competition....its the humans who are competeing...the horses don't care. You will never look at a horse show or rodeo with the same eyes again.

Another great book with detailed scientific proof of what horses endure with the desire of humans. Be ready to change your own approach with horses and know why you did.

This book clarifies technically and scientifically the human dominion over the horses. The secret? Pain.

A well written account of the horrors that horses are required to endure to satisfy both the ego and the pockets of their human caregivers. The philosopher Li Fu Tuan's book, 'Dominance and Affection: The making of pets' began an exploration of the lengths that we humans will go to satisfy our desire to dominate those creatures that we profess to 'love' This book takes this exploration several stages further, and reveals the suffering caused to a noble, gentle animal as a result of our attempts to dominate this intelligent being who would willingly do our bidding, if only we 'knew' how to ask correctly and politely.The suffering that is revealed in the pages of this book, is quite literally sickening. Furthermore, it reveals the'cover up' in place to ensure that the status quo continues; that people continue to get away with inflicting horrific suffering in the dressage arenas, in the show jumping ring, on the race track and so on. I cannot think of a better book to increase moral awareness of the groups of people who continue to think it is OK to dominate another creature to the extent that such suffering is caused. This book made me feel ashamed- ahamed to be human but also ashamed of the role that I might have played in causing my horses pain, but at least now I am more aware of the damage I can do by blindly following traditional conventions, this book contributed to that awareness. A big thank you to Alexander and Lydia Nevzorov for that.This book needs to be out there and read by everyone who comes within five feet of a horse! Equestrian Sport: Secrets of the "Art"Equestrian Sport: Secrets of the "Art"

Its a painful and heartrending read, but a much needed reality check for anyone involved with horses. It certainly changed my perspective and my horses have a better life because of it. So put your ego and agendas aside and start seeing the reality of our horses lives.

Provided with well researched and proven evidence, this book shows exactly what the horses today are screaming at us. Hopefully those who read this will keep a open mind and use this knowledge to treat horses with the proper respect they have always deserved; rather than carry on ignorantly or in denial. Beautifully written, explained and proven.So what are you waiting for? Stop reading this and go buy it! :-)

Thought provoking but lacking sufficient supporting evidence and too subjective and emotional.

Leider gibt es das Buch noch nicht in Deutsch, es sollte ein " Muss " für jeden Reiter sein . Die Frage ist nur, wieviele Reiter danach, wenn sie sich das zu Herzen nehmen, noch übrig bleiben werden.Der Weg ist lang, aber ich denke irgendwann werden wir ankommen, dann, wenn wir begriffen haben, dass ein Pferd kein Gerät, was zu funktionieren hat, ist, sondern ein Lebewesen mit Gefühlen, die es oft nur schwer ausdrücken kann, weil es keinen Schmerzenslaut hat. Wir sollten mal bedenken, dass wir heute, ohne das Pferd, nicht da wären wo wir sind, weil es ist das Pferd, was unsere Evolution erst möglich gemacht hat.