The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke: Real Do-it-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Steps by Sean Patrick
Sean Patrick . Unknown Year . English
It's time to get real—that is, real, do-it-yourself horse training. Professional trainer Sean Patrick has created the ultimate guide to the "complete" riding horse—whether a performance, working, or "just for fun" prospect. Quite simply, you begin at Lesson Number 33 and count your way down through the basic exercises—the "primary education"—every horse needs. And when you get to Lesson 1, you've done it; you've prepared your horse for advanced work in any number of equestrian disciplines. You can't get lost along the way. There's no room for confusion. Sean clarifies the point and explains the gist of every step. The happy result? He trains you to be a trainer. Whether your horse is a foal or five, guilelessly green or imperfectly veteran, he will benefit from the Countdown—a true "foundation" program, serving to prepare him for the endless variety of activities and "jobs" horses perform today. From indispensable handling, "sacking-out," and tying exercises, to how you, the rider, can control the different parts of the horse’s body from the ground and the saddle; from mounting on both the left and the right to performing flawless flying lead changes, you’ll be amazed at how effective and efficient this program is.
Categories: Literary Fiction
About the Author
Sean Patrick has been working on his horsemanship as a career since 1992, spending over a decade as a high-country guide and packer. Sean now focuses on performance-horse training, colt starting, problem horses, horsemanship instruction and writing. Sean worked for the McLean family's Tsylos Park Lodge in the west Chilcotin Region of British Columbia, Canada. There, Sean guided international clientele into the rugged mountains of the Pacific Coastal Range for weeklong pack excursions. Sean also led various other horseback trips, guided fly anglers on the Chilko River and Lake and escorted big game enthusiasts into the alpine on horseback. Sean gained his degree at Trent University in Peterborough, Canada, as well as completing his Horseshoeing Certificate from Oklahoma's Horseshoeing School in Purcell. In 2004 Sean completed the John Lyons Certification Program in Horse Training at John's facility in Parachute, Colorado. Sean has published an all-inclusive how-to training book called "The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke." Along with the complimentary DVD set, Sean also has produced a 5-disk set named "Three Amigos Horsemanship Symposium." Sean has published over 160 magazine articles helping riding enthusiasts around the globe. Sean was a part of The Road to the Horse colt-starting event in 2014 & 2015. Sean operates a horsemanship school at Pioneer Trail Reserve in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
