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Loretta the natural horseman clear communication/visible results

Healing Shine

Healing Shine~A Spiritual Assignment

This is an amazing story about Michael Johnson and his horse, Shine.

Michael decides to purchase Shine, even after being discouraged. He is not sure what possessed him to do so. He soon finds out why he had been discouraged. Shine proves to be near impossible to deal with or to ride. He seems to be frightened of everything. Michael tries and tries, to no avail, to reach Shine. He struggles through his family's old cowboy ways, to eventually find a much better way. A very natural way.

This is a true story. Michael takes you through his trials and tribulations with Shine. The happy will make you laugh, and yes, the sad will make you cry. Michael finally realizes that he was MEANT to help Shine. He has to help Shine heal, from the inside, so he can do what is asked of him on the outside. This process took him years, which I can relate to. Their circumstances very closely mirror what I went through with Scottie, so much so that I contacted Mr. Johnson. To my pleasant surprise he responded, and we have since become long distance friends. This is a terrific book, for the non horsey set as well as the horse lovers out there. Treat yourself to this book, and please tell Michael that Loretta & Scottie sent you!

http://www.michaeljohnsonbooks.com

Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

Reading before riding lessons

I am a very visual learner. About 16 years ago I started taking riding lessons at a lesson barn again. The advanced flat class was before mine, so I would go early to watch the lesson. My riding improved dramatically just by going to observe these better riders every week. Then my instructor recommended a book, Centered Riding, by Sally Swift. I got it, read it from cover to cover and again noticed an improvement in my riding. I began to realize I was very visual.

I happened to run across this book on the Internet and think it is a great idea.
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I would not suggest substituting the book for instruction, however I believe it would serve a good purpose. Especially for those getting back in the saddle after a period of time, or first timers. Some folks just have NO idea what they are getting into with lessons. I had a little girl come for a lesson with rubber rain boots on so big they were falling off of her! I thought I had specified hard soled boots with a heel, but I guess maybe the message wasn't clear enough. Perhaps the information in this book Click Here!
would've mad eit clearer to the parent.

I just thought I'd share those thoughts with you and forward on the resource!

Happy Trails,
Loretta






Loretta

the natural horseman
clear communication/visible results

Healing Shine-a MUST read

Whether you are a horse person, or not, Healing Shine, written by Michael Johnson is a must for your collection. A rodeo cowboy in Oklahoma, Michael purchased Shine on a whim. Says he can sense his greatness. He was advised NOT to buy the gelding for various reasons, and did anyway. He goes on to write about Shine's training, and this is very important according to Shine - his own training. Against his traditional cowboy thinking relatives advice, Michael continues to try and understand Shine in a very unique and somewhat foreign way. His story will make you laugh and cry. Oh, did I mention it is true?

Check out my website for a neat little story about this wonderful author.....
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