Book Title: Selection & Assessment of the Lesson Horse
Subtitle: A Guide for Traditional Horsemanship & Equine-Assisted Services Programs
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Book Description: 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.
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Safe, reliable horses are essential to developing future horsewomen and horsemen in the equine industry. Without dependable equine partners, beginners cannot build the confidence, courage, and foundational skills necessary to progress to more advanced mounts. Because of their critical role, these horses must be thoughtfully selected, prepared, and trained to ensure the safety and success of both the horse and rider.
This guide outlines a twelve-step process for selecting beginner-appropriate horses for use in traditional horsemanship and equine-assisted services programs. It presents a structured framework for evaluating selected horses using four targeted assessment tools, followed by strategies for ongoing training and end-of-work planning. Practical forms and templates are included to support direct application in lesson programs.
First version published August 2025
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Selection & Assessment of the Lesson Horse Copyright © 2025 by Sarah Andersen is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Riding, showjumping and horsemanship
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Selection & Assessment of the Lesson Horse Copyright © 2025 by Sarah Andersen is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.