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Lead with Your Heart ... Lessons from a Life with Horses by Allan J. Hamilton (2016, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101612127347
ISBN-139781612127347
eBay Product ID (ePID)219123711
Product Key Features
Book TitleLead with Your Heart ... Lessons from Alife with Horses
Number of Pages232 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicAnimals / Horses, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Animal & Comparative Psychology, Horses, Animals / General
IllustratorYes
GenrePets, Nature, Body, Mind & Spirit, Psychology
AuthorAllan J. Hamilton
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight16.8 Oz
Item Length7.2 in
Item Width6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-011778
Reviews"Allan Hamilton is a real brain surgeon with true horse sense. If you want to be a better leader, teacher, parent -- a more conscious human being , rather than a human doing -- this is a book to keep close." -- Stephen Kiesling, editor-in-chief, Spirituality & Health "Dr. Hamilton blends horse sense with common sense and adds lessons on trust, respect, and compassion, which we can take from the round pen, to the saddle, to the office, and to our living rooms." -- Molly Sweeney, vice president of the Horses & Humans Research Foundation " Lead with Your Heart takes you deep into learning the art of horsemanship and helps you enter the sensory-based world of the horse." -- Temple Grandin, author of Humane Livestock Handling and Animals in Translation "What a gem of a book! Allan Hamilton offers jewels to enrich our relationships with horse, family, colleagues, and self. This is the sort of book to keep close to refer to as life's inevitable chaotic waves threaten." -- Barbara K. Rector, CEIP-ED, co-founder of Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association "Recent research tells us that horses are much smarter than we once believed. Allan J. Hamilton provides an excellent foundation for how to achieve a deeper and more rewarding partnership with them." -- Wendy Williams, author of The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion "Dr. Allan Hamilton's unfailing respect for the dignity and wisdom of horses provides an excellent blueprint for all who love our equine companions." -- Elizabeth Letts, New York Times best-selling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion and The Perfect Horse , "Allan Hamilton is a real brain surgeon with true horse sense. If you want to be a better leader, teacher, parent -- a more conscious human being , rather than a human doing -- this is a book to keep close." -- Stephen Kiesling, editor-in-chief, Spirituality Health "Dr. Hamilton blends horse sense with common sense and adds lessons on trust, respect, and compassion, which we can take from the round pen, to the saddle, to the office, and to our living rooms." -- Molly Sweeney, vice president of the Horses Humans Research Foundation " Lead with Your Heart takes you deep into learning the art of horsemanship and helps you enter the sensory-based world of the horse." -- Temple Grandin, author of Humane Livestock Handling and Animals in Translation "What a gem of a book! Allan Hamilton offers jewels to enrich our relationships with horse, family, colleagues, and self. This is the sort of book to keep close to refer to as life's inevitable chaotic waves threaten." -- Barbara K. Rector, CEIP-ED, co-founder of Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association "Recent research tells us that horses are much smarter than we once believed. Allan J. Hamilton provides an excellent foundation for how to achieve a deeper and more rewarding partnership with them." -- Wendy Williams, author of The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion "Dr. Allan Hamilton's unfailing respect for the dignity and wisdom of horses provides an excellent blueprint for all who love our equine companions." -- Elizabeth Letts, New York Times best-selling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion and The Perfect Horse "Hamilton transfers life lessons learned from his history with horses to be applicable to anyone wishing to live a more mindful life. Both the writing and paintings invite quiet reflection on the ways we live, act, and interact with each other, horses, and the world." -- Carmela Caruso, Bookseller at Novels Novelties Bookstore, "Allan Hamilton is a real brain surgeon with true horse sense. If you want to be a better leader, teacher, parent -- a more conscious human being , rather than a human doing -- this is a book to keep close." -- Stephen Kiesling, editor-in-chief, Spirituality & Health "Dr. Hamilton blends horse sense with common sense and adds lessons on trust, respect, and compassion, which we can take from the round pen, to the saddle, to the office, and to our living rooms." -- Molly Sweeney, vice president of the Horses & Humans Research Foundation " Lead with Your Heart takes you deep into learning the art of horsemanship and helps you enter the sensory-based world of the horse." -- Temple Grandin, author of Humane Livestock Handling and Animals in Translation "What a gem of a book! Allan Hamilton offers jewels to enrich our relationships with horse, family, colleagues, and self. This is the sort of book to keep close to refer to as life's inevitable chaotic waves threaten." -- Barbara K. Rector, CEIP-ED, co-founder of Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association "Recent research tells us that horses are much smarter than we once believed. Allan J. Hamilton provides an excellent foundation for how to achieve a deeper and more rewarding partnership with them." -- Wendy Williams, author of The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion "Dr. Allan Hamilton's unfailing respect for the dignity and wisdom of horses provides an excellent blueprint for all who love our equine companions." -- Elizabeth Letts, New York Times best-selling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion and The Perfect Horse "Hamilton transfers life lessons learned from his history with horses to be applicable to anyone wishing to live a more mindful life. Both the writing and paintings invite quiet reflection on the ways we live, act, and interact with each other, horses, and the world." -- Carmela Caruso, Bookseller at Novels & Novelties Bookstore
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal636.10835
Table Of ContentIntroduction: Walking between Worlds Teaching and Learning Find the right place to start The horse is a mirror Teaching is one phase; training is three Bring a new question every day Reward abundantly The benefit of the doubt is a chance for success Let mistakes happen Correct, then caress Back up for respect The feather is mightier than the whip Patience is compassion Cultivate a beginner''s mind Are we having fun yet? Finish better than you started Look for the breakthrough and seize it Provide a way out Make the right way the easy way Know when to let go It all begins at the gate Escalate out of the comfort zone Agendas hurt the relationship Nagging is the handmaiden of failure Ask, request, demand, and promise The better the trainer, the less the training Training trumps bloodlines Find the way to celebrate Horse whispering means being clearly heard Doctrines don''t fail; methods do Patience creates time; time creates success Stutter steps build memory Hesitation precedes understanding A tired horse will eagerly stand still Balance fear and curiosity A windy day can make any horse stupid Learn the ABCs of teaching Wait for the lightbulb moment Back up to perfection Black and white are fine; shades of gray confuse The faster you go, the worse it gets Mindfulness: Attention and Inattention Never take a day for granted Every moment has meaning Intention focuses energy to effect change Behold the eye Elegance is economy Make it a habit Know how to be silent Timing must be impeccable Cultivate an eye for detail The mind shapes intention, but the body delivers it Clear your mind Drop the reins The horse''s reward is peace Horses don''t lie; people do Thinking knows; seeing believes A goal is a trap For horses, more than four is a bore Lists grow as time shrinks Stop wondering if it''s quitting time Cinch four times; mount once Life is a series of plans punctuated by the unexpected and the unavoidable Equipment is character Stalking Happiness Invite the horse into a herd of two Practice affection Put love in your hands Hunt happiness Seek the heart of gold Just breathe Loosen up Tranquility comes with each turn Head position tells a tale Leading and Following Real power is born from stillness Use your mind, not the lead rope Get far more with far less The answer lies at liberty Master pressure, not punishment Boundaries define the geography of respect Find the curve of compromise Lead by invitation Partnership is purpose Greater power comes from less pressure The lower the head, the better the frame of mind The lead rope reveals the relationship Footwork: dominance first, then respect Horses act out forever, until they quit Circle for safety Never take the trail for granted Leadership is determined by the four Cs Give credit SPS: self-praise stinks Lead with your heart A physical confrontation is a defeat Before danger strikes, consider the possibilities Avoid idleness; employ stillness To be heard, whisper Overcome with leverage, not resistance The more a horse spooks, the less afraid he becomes Leaders assume the risk for all Loyalty is never convenient Horsemanship transforms Energy and Emotion Combining energy and emotion is a choice To know when to release is to know why Energy is duality The ground is closest to the truth Energy is sticky Grow beyond instinct Rhythmic movement is predictable energy Breaking Through There is no best way To conquer problems, imagine solutions Don''t fix problems; change them Tackle small problems before they become big ones Try the 180-degree solution Love is never the problem Epilogue: There is still time for the predator to turn to the herd Acknowledgments
SynopsisIn more than 100 short essays, neuroscientist and long-time horse trainer Allan J. Hamilton, MD, draws on his distinctive knowledge and experience to explore how horses have helped him achieve clarity, peace, and mindfulness, along with spiritual insights into the fullness of life., 2016 Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner 2016 Gold Nautilus Book Award Winner 2017 Silver Independent Publisher Book Award Winner 2017 Silver IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Winner Award-winning author and celebrated neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton combines his understanding of the human brain with nearly 30 years' experience training horses to offer wisdom on such universal themes as leadership, motivation, ambition, and humility. The results are showcased in more than 100 thoughtful essays that treat working with horses as a metaphor for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Whether you're searching for greater spiritual depth or simply want to better understand your four-legged partner, this wise and important collection has something for you.
LC Classification NumberSF287.H25 2016
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- 04 Nov, 2024
Lead with your heart
This is a wonderful book for anyone. It emphasis kindness, courtesy, compassion toward all humans and animals.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
