Nature in Horsemanship

Discovering Harmony Through Principles of Aikido

By: Mark Rashid

Narrated by: Matt Patterson

The popular and highly respected horse trainer Mark Rashid brings together Western and Eastern philosophies to demonstrate a seamless new incarnation of horse training. After years of helping "difficult" horses, Mark Rashid understands how to build the foundation of a horse's training and resolve any problems encountered along the way. He explains how he allows the traditionally firm or assertive approach of the old Western style to take some lessons from the softer conflict resolution and ego reduction approach that the Japanese martial art of aikido teaches. Rashid's ultimate goal is harmony between horse and rider.

©2011 Mark Rashid (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

Love this book!

Fantastic content, excellent voice work. So many new and old concepts made easier to understand.

A Good Read

As usual Mark Rashid has wonderful tidbits and stories to share. His horsemanship and experiences are so helpful along this horsemanship journey. His explanation about communication and space are relevant to horses, and people and everyday life.
Great information.
The narrator could use a little more enthusiasm when reading. Couldn't listen when driving, because his cadence makes me sleepy.😉

Amazing book

I have been reading and rereading Mark Rashid's books for years. This book explains some basic points about life and horses from the perspective of Aikido. It is well written, interesting, insightful, and unusual. Very well done.

So enjoyable I read it twice!

This book brings a unique perspective to horsemanship. I like the application of Akido philosophy to interacting with horses.

The relationship is clear

He gives new understanding to some issues, I don’t think most give any thought to at all this is the second book of his I have really enjoyed and I now find myself thinking I’d like to go to one of his clinics. He is honest and practical and understands things on a level most don’t.