So it is with rider and horse. Maybe not to that extent, but still it happens.

And since rider is human and capable of reasoning, then he or she must be one to interrupt pattern of behavior. The rider must loosen up while in saddle. Relax. Have fun. Learn to watch horse's signals that he has spotted something - and then talk to horse and start giving him confidence.

Soon, horse's demeanor will change and result will be a more relaxed, fun to ride horse.

Whether rider realizes it or not, he or she is training horse by just riding. The horse simply reacts to stimuli he gets. If stimuli is consistent, horse's reaction will become a habit until changed. If stimuli is tense, causes fear reactions, and so on, result is a spooky horse.

This is but one example of how us humans can actually be reason horse does or does not do something we ask of him. Although it's true that rider is not cause 100% of time, it's a good place to start untangling problem because it's often where it begins

As if his accomplishments weren't enough to keep him busy, Beery wrote a Horse Training manual describing how to do what he did. Unfortunately, few copies exist today and those that do may be hard to read due to poor condition of these very old books.

Beery's book may be available in used book stores if one is motivated to search. Be prepared for a time consuming search - but if a Beery book is found in good condition, be ready to pay a handsome price.

There may be an alternative. Beery's book was recently revived by horse trainer Andy Curry. Curry discovered Beery's book in a used book store by accident.

Curry says, "This is one of most amazing books I've EVER read about horse training. Beery explains his methods so clearly it's like he's there with you...holding your hand...showing what to do. Every responsible horse owner should have a copy of this book - period!"