Horses Don't Lie: What Horses Teach Us About Our Natural Capacity for Awareness, Confidence, Courage, and Trust

Chris Irwin has made a name for himself and this is his story. Very well written and it's a very interesting read. It's probably one of the best books on horse psychology that I've ever read and yet it's presented in a manner that is not at all text book style. You won't regret buying this book - I've given several as gifts!

I purchased a 3 year old Arabian gelding, because I did not want the horse to be sold at auction and possibly meet a bad end. The horse had never been ridden and had not been trained. I thought I could hire a trainer and the horse would be wonderful. That did not happen. If I ever intended to ride this horse, I needed to establish control. I read several books and watched a lot of fun DVDs about training horses, but this book is the first that has given me information that I can take into the round pen and read the results my horse is saying.The idea of the book is that you not only need to work on the horse, but you need to work on yourself. I am very pleased with the book and have bought several to give as gifts.

You may conclude from the title that this book is filled with long philosophical chapters that will be easily forgotten once read. Not so. Chris Irwin presents his subject (which is much broader than you may think) with concrete advice and solid information that he has gathered through his many years of experience with horses. He writes with an honest, down-to-earth style that is guaranteed to both touch your heart and appeal to your mind.The first half of the book is a study of horse psychology in comparison to human psychology. Chris explains the different ways that horses and people view the world using the terms 'prey consciousness' and 'predator consciousness'. Although many horse people are aware that horses view their world from the eyes of a prey, they don't quite comprehend that we approach horsemanship from the eyes of a predator. This is the first book I have read that thoroughly explores this issue and offers solutions and ideas to help us bond with our horses.Chris also runs through identifying equine body language to enable us to effectively understand and communicate with horses. Following that, he uses metaphors and imagery weaved with realistic tips and guidelines to explain the basis of achieving smooth forward movement in the horse, both from the ground and under saddle.The second half of the book I found not particularly useful as I couldn't apply his message to myself. The author devotes an entire chapter to encourage people to get in touch with their inner self, develop a positive attitude, heal their souls, and generally change their outlook on life into a brighter and more productive view. Once he was through with that, he finally discussed the subject of how horses can help us heal from within. The last one-quarter of the book is the most inspirational.Horses Don't Lie is a great read for every horse person willing to take their relationship with their horse one step further. The title of the book is slightly misleading; much more than what it suggests is covered.

Whether you're a horse person or an executive managing a department of 30 people, this book is for you!The training principles apply to EVERY DAY LIFE... not surprising, as all true horsemanship eventually brings you to creating trust, respect, responsibility and humility... The top qualities on any corporate manager... the top qualities of any relationship with your horse.Chris writes in a fashion that captures the reader right off the bat! He shares in story form and brings you right into the middle of the action where you can "see" what he's talking about and how it works. Not a text book. Not a "How To Do" book. This is a story that leads you to learning. If you have horses of your own and just step outside after reading the book for a moment with your horse and watch... you'll soon realize how much more you "see."My horse has a sketchy background with a lot of heavy heavy handling. Although well trained, he developed a mistrust and an attitude that would test me every time we engaged. After reading the stories in Chris' book, I went back out to the barn and engaged Willie with "new eyes." He immediately softened and we didn't have the usual question arise... "Who's boss?" Our session was effortless in spite of a wild storm approaching and freezing temperatures. ...Ahhhh, the proof was in the pudding!!!!...I hope every person who owns a horse they want to feel a connection with reads this book... I hope every corporate manager who runs a crew and wants his people to feel engaged with the spirit of cooperation and equal investment in the outcome, reads this book!

Best book ever! If you are a parent and want to understand more about your child’s obsession about horses..... this is the book. Fascinating and simple to read and relate to.

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Even though I knew a lot of what’s in this book I didn’t know everything. I enjoyed reading it.

This book presented good insight into the horse/human bond and the understanding that can occur between the two. It was helpful especially in the presentation of the point of view of the horse as a prey animal. The author is particularly aware of this viewpoint as he deals with horses and is able to make it clear to the reader. He is amazed, as we are when we read his accounts, of the unusual trust that the horse has in humans, since we are predators. I found that this point of view stuck with me as I worked with my horses after I read the book. I found myself more aware and grateful to my horses for their trust.

This book is a must read for anyone who wants to get to "understand" horses in a un unique and authentic way. Be prepared to begin to "understand" your faults and failings too. This book will help you become a better person if you allow it!

Klar und verständlich wird hier die Verhaltensweise und die wichtigsten körpersprachlichen Ausdrucksweisen des Pferdes dargestellt. Grundaussage des Buches ist dennoch, solange der Mensch keine Ruhe, Disziplin und Sicherheit ausstrahlt, kann er es auch nicht von seinem Pferd verlangen. Schade, dass es nicht in deutscher Sprache erschienen ist, es würde bestimmt ein Bestseller.

This was such a refreshing book, full of life lessons honest and challenging. I can't wait to try out everything I've learned. I finished the entire book in less than a day!