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"There are many horses out there that express discomfort or discontent in a variety of troublesome ways. These are the common problems riders at all levels deal with on a regular basis, such as bucking, rearing, bolting, pulling, grinding teeth, refusing fences, and running out - to name but a few! Doug Payne has made a name for himself in equestrian circles as the ""go-to guy"" when it comes to finding a way forward with problem horses. Now he's sharing his tips and techniques for solving some of the most common contact issues, unruly outbursts, and jumping problems that riders experience. Learn about causes for problem behaviour - from physical issues to ""holes"" in a horse's education - and discover dozens of safe and professionally tested solutions and step-by-step exercises."

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There are a lot of great answers to tough training questions here. Five-Time Olympian Anne Kursinski The reality of riding is that someday, one day, you ll have a horse that stumps youhe won t go forward; won t accept contact; or he rears, bucks, spins, or ducks out. When that day comes, you ll want Doug s advice on hand. It will save you time and money, and it may help you see that your problem horse isn t a problem at alljust a challenge worth meeting. FEI O Dressage Judge Linda Zang Payne s advice and solutions show an honest, thoughtful horseman who always looks for the good in any horse but doesn t shy away from a serious problem child. If you ve ever come across an issue with a horse young or old, experienced or not, you re sure to find an answer in The Riding Horse Repair Manual. The Chronicle of the Horse Payne s background as a Rochester Institute of Technology mechanical engineering graduate is evident in [this] well-organized volume, which states problems, offers a variety of pinpoint solutions, and gives riders an opportunity for applying self-examination to themselves and their mounts. Newark Star-Ledger Overall, The Riding Horse Repair Manual is a great read, and a handy tool to have in your training arsenal. Doug does a wonderful job speaking objectively about the varying problems that can arise when dealing with horses, and helping riders work through them correctly. Eventing Nation Book Club

There are a lot of great answers to tough training questions here. Five-Time Olympian Anne Kursinski The reality of riding is that someday, one day, you ll have a horse that stumps youhe won t go forward; won t accept contact; or he rears, bucks, spins, or ducks out. When that day comes, you ll want Doug s advice on hand. It will save you time and money, and it may help you see that your problem horse isn t a problem at alljust a challenge worth meeting. FEI O Dressage Judge Linda Zang Payne s advice and solutions show an honest, thoughtful horseman who always looks for the good in any horse but doesn t shy away from a serious problem child. If you ve ever come across an issue with a horse young or old, experienced or not, you re sure to find an answer in <i>The Riding Horse Repair Manual</i>. <i>The Chronicle of the Horse</i> Payne s background as a Rochester Institute of Technology mechanical engineering graduate is evident in [this] well-organized volume, which states problems, offers a variety of pinpoint solutions, and gives riders an opportunity for applying self-examination to themselves and their mounts. <i>Newark Star-Ledger</i> Overall, <i>The Riding Horse Repair Manual</i> is a great read, and a handy tool to have in your training arsenal. Doug does a wonderful job speaking objectively about the varying problems that can arise when dealing with horses, and helping riders work through them correctly. Eventing Nation Book Club

There are a lot of great answers to tough training questions here. --Five-Time Olympian Anne Kursinski The reality of riding is that someday, one day, you'll have a horse that stumps you--he won't go forward; won't accept contact; or he rears, bucks, spins, or ducks out. When that day comes, you'll want Doug's advice on hand. ... It will save you time and money, and it may help you see that your 'problem horse' isn't a 'problem' at all--just a challenge worth meeting. --FEI O Dressage Judge Linda Zang Payne's advice and solutions show an honest, thoughtful horseman who always looks for the good in any horse but doesn't shy away from a serious 'problem child.' If you've ever come across an issue with a horse young or old, experienced or not, you're sure to find an answer in The Riding Horse Repair Manual . -- The Chronicle of the Horse

There are a lot of great answers to tough training questions here. --Five-Time Olympian Anne Kursinski The reality of riding is that someday, one day, you'll have a horse that stumps you--he won't go forward; won't accept contact; or he rears, bucks, spins, or ducks out. When that day comes, you'll want Doug's advice on hand. ... It will save you time and money, and it may help you see that your 'problem horse' isn't a 'problem' at all--just a challenge worth meeting. --FEI O Dressage Judge Linda Zang

There are a lot of great answers to tough training questions here. --Five-Time Olympian Anne Kursinski The reality of riding is that someday, one day, you'll have a horse that stumps you--he won't go forward; won't accept contact; or he rears, bucks, spins, or ducks out. When that day comes, you'll want Doug's advice on hand. ... It will save you time and money, and it may help you see that your 'problem horse' isn't a 'problem' at all--just a challenge worth meeting. --FEI O Dressage Judge Linda Zang Payne's advice and solutions show an honest, thoughtful horseman who always looks for the good in any horse but doesn't shy away from a serious 'problem child.' If you've ever come across an issue with a horse young or old, experienced or not, you're sure to find an answer in The Riding Horse Repair Manual . -- The Chronicle of the Horse Payne's background as a Rochester Institute of Technology mechanical engineering graduate is evident in [this] well-organized volume, which states problems, offers a variety of pinpoint solutions, and gives riders an opportunity for applying 'self-examination' to themselves and their mounts. -- Newark Star-Ledger Overall, The Riding Horse Repair Manual is a great read, and a handy tool to have in your training arsenal. ... Doug does a wonderful job speaking objectively about the varying problems that can arise when dealing with horses, and helping riders work through them correctly. --Eventing Nation Book Club

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Doug Payne is a USEF Judge and Technical Delegate and a USEA ICP Certified Instructor. He is best known in eventing, where he won countless competitions, and successfully competed through the FEI C**** level and for the US at the Boekelo CCI*** Nations Cup. Since 2010, Doug has been listed with multiple horses at the top of the USEF High Performance list. Doug is regularly featured in top equestrian publications and produced the acclaimed instructional DVD, The Rider's Eye, with renowned eventer and horseman Jim Wofford.

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