"Introducing protector leadership"--Page 1 of cover

Part one: Horses want a leader they trust. A tale of two ponies ; Earning trust -- Part two: Horses want security and social bonds. Free-roaming herds: complex social networks ; Domestic horses: social networks disrupted ; Brandy's new herd -- Part three: Interpreting behavior accurately. Positive behaviors misinterpreted ; Interpreting the causes of unwanted behavior ; Brandy and friends: "bad" behavior reinterpreted -- Part four: Communicate like a horse. The power and pitfalls of pressure ; Friendly body language ; Rewards are positive feedback -- Part five: Investigative behavior expands horses' comfort zone. How horses explore the world ; Encouraging investigative behavior ; Adventures with investigative behavior -- Part six: Positive experiences build confidence and reliability. Systematic confidence building ; Brandy's confidence blossoms ; Freedom and liberty -- Part seven: Reducing stress. Problem-solving strategies ; Being a considerate rider ; Our horses' low-stress lifestyle