Horse Senses

"...well structured... well illustrated, and Susan McBane has made full use of diagrams and pictures to portray the science and her own theories... touches on many complementary therapies... this section may appeal to those attracted to these therapies, although others with little experience in these fields may also benefit from its informative and well-written descriptions... informative and easy to read. -- Natasha Hillary Veterinary Record 20120331 ...contains many gems of insight... Bottom Line: If you're a real student of horsemanship, this book will increase your depth of understanding without over-doing it on anatomy and physiology. You'll finish it thinking more, well, like a horse... Best Suited For: Those who crave insight into your horse's natural behavoir and how that can improve communcation... fascinating tidbits about equine mutual grooming, stall design, trailering problems, managing feeding time and more. -- Lee Foley Horse Journal 20120501 ...clear language which is well supported by diagrams and coloured photographs... McBane has been there and done it and her experience makes her book very readable... lively and inspiring... promotes empathy... blends formal science with everyday life in a very stimulating way. -- Marion McCullagh Veterinary Practice 20120601 ""In the introduction the author says 'This book aims to bridge the gap between scientific textbooks and books for the general equestrian reader'. It succeeds in this aim admirably, and I have no hesitation in recommending it to novices and experienced horse owners alike. "" -- Lesley Skipper Equine Behaviour 20120530"