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by Sarah Weston, on 19th June 2009

\"Good news. I finished reading your book and tried out some of your methods. Have stabled both ponies, removed halters and they are both ea...Read Full Review

\"Good news. I finished reading your book and tried out some of your methods. Have stabled both ponies, removed halters and they are both eating hard feed. I have managed to touch both of them. The smaller one is very easy and friendly, the bigger one is more of a challenge! She is either more aggressive or frightened ( I am not sure which, but think she is probably frightened). She lunges at you as if she is going to bite you, but I haven’t taken this personally as it is early days yet. Your book is just what I needed.\" LM \"Just a quick one to say that the book is fantastic- just like having you in the room! I love all your phrases (mother, god and instinct, long strap left back, smile in the line... etc), they still repeat in my head whilst I am working!!! I am sure that many people are going to find it really useful- It is always so good to have stuff like this written down. Not only does it mean you can recap and refresh, but it may also reach the eyes of people who have not previously considered these methods or those who have dismissed them without really understanding the logic behind them. Fab- hope you are pleased and that you are selling lots of copies!!!\" JM \"I am hoping to start work this week end on my youngster, I have read your book and found it extremely helpful.\"RC \"...thank you so much for the book. I’ve devoured it. Absolutely brilliant, Sam loved it too and his mum’s on the waiting list for it! We have some land by the Thames which we graze and may in the future be looking at putting semi feral ponies on so I’m sure your book will become another bible to us!\"LD \"Great news! The \'hand on the stick\' worked wonders, I was in complete control and by his body language he didn\'t mind a bit. At one point he was even prodding me on the arm to do it more.. Any way I\'m stroking him all over with my hands apart from on his face and nose, it took no longer than 10mins. When I walked away to go home he put his head over the stable door and watched me until I drove off around the corner. I just wanted to say your book obviously works brilliantly and you certainly know what you are talking about; £16 is nothing on the feeling I got after that first touch it was incredible!\"TD \"And very good it is too- not only just for feral foals, but a lot of sensible advice there for those born in a domestic environment!! Great book, Sarah!!\" Heather (Moffat) \"It\'s excellent, so educational. Is a must read, congratulations and thank you for this.\"SB, Sweden The weekend weather was lovely, I decided to sit outside and read, picked up your book (although I have already read it once). As it was so warm I sat outside in my undies (not a brilliant image!) and read. The book is so good I ended up reading the whole thing from cover to cover and didn\'t notice my bra was wonky! the result is righty is whitey lefty is pink!! - your book has ruined my tan!!! JC The next e-mail came with the heading \"Book of the Year\".....\"So I am not the only one who could not put you marvellous book down, yes I read it from cover to cover too, such a good read and so reinforces all that I learnt on the courses, THANK YOU.\" SA \"Hi Sarah received your book this morning. Only had time to read to chapter 5 - love the book so far, makes so much sense. I fall in the over compensated on the poor state Ibought her in and she now has no fear of me to the point she will lay down right in front of me, push me around and not respect my space. I am hoping that understanding where I have done wrong will help me put this right as she needs to learn boundaries. I look forward to putting the knowledge I have gained in to practise.\" RN \"Sarah\'s book looks to be a really good read - and even if you can\'t read the photos are lovely.\" SB - not quite sure this is a recommendation!! \"Well I have started reading your book already - and I am hooked, I wont ever rear or start a foal myself, but this book is wonderful for anyone who is interested in learning more about all equine behaviour because of course, it all starts with the foal, at whatever stage we aquire our own equine friend - so it helps all of us understand Equus - brilliant, will give you more feedback whenI have finished it!\"CJ \" I have spent the rest of the weekend reading your book! Just finished it this afternoon and I can recommend it whole heartedly. Your knowledge and empathy for horses shines through. Really excellent, informative and a superb read! I need a foal to practice with now!! I had a real \'light bulb\' moment when I read your comments about horses having picture memories like photo albums. That makes so much sense to me and my time with Manny. Work to replace bad photo\'s with good ones, and don\'t be surprised if a seemingly (to me) insignificant event sparks recollection of a bad photo - just work through and replace it with a good one. I\'ve been doing that, but suddenly made sense of what I\'ve been doing if that makes sense!\"AS \"I highly recommend the book. It\'s easy to read, very detailed which is a great bonus for people new to IH principles. I\'ve really enjoyed reading it Sarah and congratulations I\'m sure this book is going to make a huge positive difference for many,many foals and their owners.\" (Mandal - IHDG) \"....off work yesterday and sat down, read the book from cover to cover and promptly ordered another for my daughter. Marvellous, straightforward, sensible, says it like it is without undue emotion. Can\'t recommend it highly enough! \" (Felicia - IHDG) \"Thank you so much for the beautiful book. I just love it. I was thrilled to find Hobbit and his friends standing under the tree on Woodgreen Common in one of the photos. It is a wonderful book and I am thrilled with it.\" SB \"Thank you so much for sending us a copy of your wonderful book \'No fear, No Force\'. We would be delighted to promote your book at our Open Day in July and we hope that it will be a hugely successful book\" Secretary of the Society for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies. Just spent the afternoon reading your book. VERY, VERY good. 10 out of 10. Well written and everything clearly explained. LR. I love your book, every bit of it. You have done a great job of getting your message across. I have no right to, but I feel so proud of you and so very proud to say that you taught me. My horses would also want to thank you for making me a better horsewoman. DJ Let credit go to where credit is due!!! I just received my copy of Sarah Weston\'s long awaited book - No Fear, No Force. It is brilliant! I sat down and read it from cover to cover. I would like to congratulate her on bringing out such a lovely handbook on handling and training the semi feral foal. It is a joy to read, and I shall refer back to my copy often when I am having a bit of a wobble with my youngsters. I could be accused of being a little biased as our gorgeous 3 Musketeers do feature in it, but brushing that aside, it really is worth getting hold of a copy and enjoying the lovely photos and the plain English way that the whole thing is set out. As a novice to the New Forest foal I have found her training methods a godsend. We have 3 boys, now yearlings, all with lovely manners which are a joy to own. This book will also be a marvellous way for those of us not lucky enough to live near her to access her work. learn and practice her methods. Well done Sarah, I look forward to the sequel - both book and foals!!!! ASH on NFED Congratulations on your superb book what an achievement for you .Loved page 11 with Wellow Leaf. Thank-you so much for featuring him in it . Rob and I have learnt so much from you and now I have a book I can now refer to as well its brilliant. Wellow Leaf had such a good start with you it made it so much easier for us. I\'m sure I will be using your book a lot when my other little chap arrives. LA I\'m just loving your book! Although, actually you should have written it 4 years ago and then my life would have been oh so much easier! :) LBP I just wanted to say \"Thank you\" for my copy of your book. I started reading it on Friday evening and I didn`t stop until I had finished, at almost 2 am ! It really is excellent. You describe the methods so well and with just the right blend of humour and anecdote to keep the reader`s interest. I could not put it down! It is beautifully produced too. Very \"classy\" and professional. I hope that Kelly will put it up with the IH front runners( like \"Perfect Manners\" etc) when she is selling books at Demos and to students on the Five Day and other courses. AE Absolutely loved the book - so straightforward and sensible. AT