Secrets of the Horse : Understanding Equine Emotional Energy and Communication – Shelby Dennis

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Secrets of the Horse invites readers to reconsider many traditional assumptions about horse behaviour and training and to look more closely at what horses may actually be communicating.

Equine behaviour specialist Shelby Dennis combines behavioural science with practical experience to explore how horses perceive their environment, express emotions and communicate both with other horses and with humans. Rather than viewing behaviour primarily through ideas of obedience, dominance or control, she encourages readers to consider natural behaviour, emotional state and the individual horse behind each response.

Particular attention is given to the subtle signals that are easy to overlook in everyday interactions. The book explores body language, calming signals, displacement behaviours and signs of stress, helping readers recognise when a horse may be uncomfortable, overwhelmed or struggling to cope.

Dennis also challenges dominance-based interpretations of horse behaviour and examines how greater awareness of the horse’s perspective can influence training choices. Her approach favours observation, patience and force-free methods, with the aim of developing communication that is clearer and more considerate of the horse’s emotional experience.

Alongside practical insights, the book explores broader questions about the horse–human relationship, including how our own expectations and ways of communicating can affect the horses we work with.

An engaging choice for horse owners, riders and trainers interested in equine behaviour, emotional wellbeing, communication and developing a more thoughtful, horse-centred approach to training.

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Author: Shelby Dennis
Language: English
ISBN: 9781608689736
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Publication year: 2026
Publication date: 28 May 2026
Publisher: New World Library
Dimensions: approx. 218 × 140 mm