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  • A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color

  • Tales of Training Through Communication and Trust - 2nd Edition, Revised & Updated
  • By: Mark Rashid
  • Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
  • Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (96 ratings)

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A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color

By: Mark Rashid
Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
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Distinguished horse trainer Mark Rashid shares his philosophy that horse training should be rooted in compassion and communication. He empowers listeners with techniques to train horses that may have been previously mistreated or misunderstood, embedding the information in amusing stories. The message is clear: Force is never necessary in horse training. A change in perspective and approach may be all that’s needed to transform a problem animal’s attitude. Mike Chamberlain’s genial delivery captures the feel-good spirit of Rashid’s teachings, making it easy to digest the valuable information.

Publisher's Summary

Learn why your problem horse is not a lost cause with helpful tips from an internationally acclaimed trainer.

In A Good Horse Is Never a Bad Color, Mark Rashid continues to share his talent for training horses through communication rather than force. Rashid uses humorous, feel-good stories to relate his techniques of teaching horses by examining their view of the world. This book is a must-have for compassionate horse trainers and owners. Tales of Arabs, appaloosas, and paints - mistrusted and mistreated because of their breed - will give listeners a new perspective on these breeds and others. This new edition features added introductory notes for each chapter that contribute to a better understanding of Rashid’s philosophy and methods.

©2011 Mark Rashid (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

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Interesting Stories

Enjoyed the stories and some good, easy to learn tips. Didn’t want to press pause.

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The stories in this book are a true gift

I learn so much from Mark Rashid’s way with horses, and his way of writing about it. So does my horse! This is the 6th book of Mark’s that I’ve read and they all continue to be enriching in many ways. A thoroughly enjoyable read.

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just beautiful

love love love anything by Mark Rashid and read by Mike Chamberlain.

the last chapter ❤️

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a good read for any horse lover,

any one who loves horses and wants to learn more will benefit from listening to this .

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Beautiful read

If you love horses and are in the mindset of equality with our equine kind then this a wonderful insightful read.

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A marvelous Gift!


Thank you Mark & Thank you Walter!
A Gift indeed!🐎❤️
I will try to keep you & Walter at the back of my mind every time I interact with my horses!

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Fantastic book!

Thank you so much Walter and Mark for sharing your kindness and deep understanding of horses and horse training. Your ‘gift’ has certainly made a long life impression on me. Cheers

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Fantastic Book

Fantastic The stories were relatable and very touching. I have learnt an awful lot from this book.

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Every horse owner needs this book

Just brilliant, instructive, passionate, funny and addictive-couldn't stop listening. What a fabulous human being Mark is.

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For every horse owner

loved it, anyone who wants to learn how to train horses well with "humanity" needs to hear this .

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