{"product_id":"a-horse-lovers-guide-kristi-smith-9798292346821","title":"A Horse Lover's Guide: A Conscious Approach to Connection, Communication, and Confidence in Horsemanship","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Horse Lover's Guide: A Conscious Approach to Connection, Communication, and Confidence in Horsemanship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to become the horse person your horse deserves?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong equestrian, a recreational rider, or just beginning your horsemanship journey, A Horse Lover's Guide offers a fresh, honest, and empowering approach to understanding and working with horses. Written by veteran horsemanship coach Kristi Smith-Master Instructor with Happy Horse Happy Life and lifelong student of Linda Parelli-this book is a collection of real-world wisdom and personal insights that will help you build a relationship with your horse based on trust, communication, and mutual respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not another \"how-to\" manual full of mechanical techniques. It's a mindset shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll explore: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read your horse's body language and respond in ways that make sense to them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy pressure isn't the enemy-but it isn't the goal either\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe difference between leadership and dominance, and how to step into your role with empathy and clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy your horse's feedback matters more than anyone else's opinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to focus on connection, comfort, and choice to create truly willing partnerships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in the belief that every interaction with your horse can be a conversation-not a contest-this book invites you to develop a deeper, more conscious way of being with your horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to overcome perfectionism and comparison in the horse world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most common mindset traps that derail your progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple strategies to become more subtle, more present, and more effective-on the ground and in the saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you ride Western or English, in a round pen or out on the trail, A Horse Lover's Guide will help you shift from training for obedience to creating a relationship built on understanding. It's for riders who want more than control-they want connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristi Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798292346821\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.40d","brand":"Kristi Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48014239662335,"sku":"9798292346821","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e0cbf59d-d340-4fb0-90b8-9b308fcdfd00.jpg?v=1767747561","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-horse-lovers-guide-kristi-smith-9798292346821","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}