This book provides helpful techniques and tips to deal with the problem horse, covering most behavioural problems including bucking, rearing, shying, refusing to jump and many more. The book gives a definitive guide of each problem, the causes, riding tips and actions used to resolve the issues. The information helps the reader to understand the problem from the horse's point of view and practical tips that are easily applied. The book is basic but informative, clearly laid out, easy to read and concise. It is particularly useful for the novice rider, helping to gain greater knowledge into the horse's mind.

Perry Wood has spent a considerable number of years developing his unique approach to training horses and riders. His philosophy is one of empathy and understanding towards the horse, lightness and communication, self-awareness in body and mind, classical principles and real results. He lives on Exmoor where he teaches Real Riding, breeds and trains horses.