Western Training - Theory & Practice
Authors: Jack Brainard and Peter Phinny
Published by Western Horseman


Jack Brainard has been breeding, raising and training horses for a living since 1947. Over the years, Jack has developed, trained and shown many AQHA Champions and has also been judging halter and performance events since 1948. He has judged every major Quarter Horse show in the country at least once. He has also judged Paints, POAs, Appaloosas, Palominos, mules and draft horses, and holds a judge's card in both the NCHA and NRHA.

A Guide to Successful Training Based On Understanding and Communication
136 pages.

Table of Contents

1. Halter Breaking
2. Care and Management
3. Selecting A Prospect
4. First Saddling
5. Where Are We Headed?
6. Calmness
7. Straightness
8. Collection
9. Lateral Control
10. Lead Changes
11. Stops
12. Plan Your Routine
13. Avoiding Defensiveness
14. Profile: Jack Brainard