The Art of Liberty Training for Horses by Field, Jonathan -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Copyright Dedication Liberty Concepts and Terms Introduction

Be Present My First Horse A Real Purpose The Accident Transitions

1 The Language of the Horse

The Language of Intent Jingling: A Lesson of Intention Managing Your Presence Leadership Hal Bio Comfort Zone—The “Sweet Spot” The Sweet Spot Feel The “String” Connection Confusion on a Movie Set

2 The Big Picture

Two Special Horses, Liberty, and Life: A Personal Journey Cam Bio Quincy Bio Multiple Horse Liberty

3 Key Horsemanship Concepts

Reading Horse Behavior—The Six “C”s The Six “C”s and Jasper The Field Training Scale The Five Body Parts

4 The Primary Equine Language

Tessa Bio Get Personal Space Putting the Elements Together Friendly Tommy Bio Desensitize the Belly and Legs Approach and Retreat Driving Pressure: Too Hard for Some, Too Easy for Others Touch Bringing It All Together

5 Set Up for Success: Liberty Starts On Line

Beginning On Line Tools Hold and Wait; Don’t Pull or Shove Jack Bio Exercises: On Line to Liberty The Horse That Stands Crooked to You Tips for Moving with Your Horse The Horseman’s Dance and Three Key Circles Finding Tension and What to Do About It Press to Connect Putting These Exercises Together—Keep It Fun! The Relationship Between Circle 2 and Circle 3

6 Round Pen Liberty

Round Pens Tessa: Hands On in the Round Pen The Anatomy of the Round Pen Understanding the Drive Line Speed Always in Search of Draw Returning to “Press to Connect” Liberty Circle Runaway: Troubleshooting Challenge, Fun, and Purpose in the Round Pen Go Back On Line How Much Sensitivity Is Enough? Test Your Teaching

7 Expanding Your Boundaries: Liberty in Open Areas

On Line with a 45-Foot Rope Lead by the Tight Area The Neck Rope The Tape Round Pen A Reminder about Body Language Beyond the Tape Running Free

8 Life, Liberty, and FUN!

Finding Freedom in Larger Areas for Liberty A Firm Foundation Getting Started Get Rhythm! Four-Horse Liberty Fun—A Candid Play Session (Don’t Try at Home. Seriously, Don’t!) The Now, Now, Now Concept—Horses, Helicopters, and More! Develop Your “Eyes” Getting Back on Track Liberty in Life Old Horses, New Tricks

The Beginning of Connection Acknowledgments Index