How to Housetrain Your Horse and 30 Other Tricks: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills and Behavior Through Trick Training

For years, Nancy Bailey toured the East Coast with her Morgan horse, Clifford, visiting senior centers, libraries, and hospitals to connect with people of all ages. Clifford’s natural love of performance and playful personality made him a perfect partner for learning tricks, and he quickly became a favorite, bringing comfort and laughter wherever he and Bailey went.Along the way, Bailey discovered how many common horse tricks are powerful tools for building trust and strengthening the bond between horse and handler. Many have practical uses, such as Playing Fetch, Posing, and Coming When Called, which help prepare a horse to be caught. Others, including Standing Still, Lowering the Head, and Bowing, teach essential ground manners that promote safety. Tricks like Waving a Flag, Hugging, and Counting with One Foot keep serious lessons light and engaging. And, of course, there is housetraining, an absolute necessity if you plan to invite your horse indoors.In this book, Bailey shares the achievable, proven techniques that have guided her successful career training horses and dogs for movies and commercials. Using clicker training tools and methods, she walks readers through the fundamentals of teaching any horse a wide variety of tricks through positive reinforcement and shared enjoyment.With clear instructions, step-by-step photographs, and a tone infused with warmth and humor, this guide makes learning fun for both horse and handler. Suitable for all ages, breeds, and riding disciplines, it is the perfect resource for anyone who believes that working with a horse should be enjoyable above all else. Read more