The Lesson Horse: A Guide for Traditional Horsemanship & Equine-Assisted Services Programs 2nd Edition

Authors

• Sarah Andersen, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

8-13-2025

First Page

1

Last Page

608

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Abstract

This practical guide equips equine professionals with the tools to select, assess, and develop safe, capable horses for traditional horsemanship and equine-assisted services programs. It introduces structured assessment tools to evaluate horse suitability and performance, supports the creation of individualized training plans, and addresses long-term horse welfare through continued evaluation and thoughtful end-of-work planning.

Comments

Link to book: https://uen.pressbooks.pub/lessonhorse/

Recommended Citation

Andersen, Sarah, "The Lesson Horse: A Guide for Traditional Horsemanship & Equine-Assisted Services Programs 2nd Edition" (2025). Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences Textbooks. Paper 1.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/advs_oer_txt/1