Taming Wild: The Compelling Origins of Freedom Based Training and the Promise It Holds for Horses with Humans - Paperback

by Elsa Sinclair (Author)

Discover the transformative path to training horses without tools, force, or food--just trust, timing, and freedom.

In Taming Wild, acclaimed horsewoman Elsa Sinclair shares the deeply personal and groundbreaking journey that led to the creation of Freedom Based Training--a method built on mutual respect and choice, not domination. What began as a daring experiment with an untouched Mustang named Myrnah evolved into a globally acclaimed documentary and now, a powerful, page-turning memoir.

This book chronicles Sinclair's decades-long struggle with traditional training methods and her quest to find a better way--a way that felt right to both horse and human. Through compelling stories and honest introspection, she invites readers behind the scenes of her revolutionary year-long project with Myrnah: no ropes, no halters, no treats--just the freedom to say "no" and the hope that "yes" would come.

You'll explore:
- The emotional and ethical dilemmas of mainstream horse training
- The principles of Freedom Based Training and how they evolved
- The raw, unfiltered triumphs and setbacks of forging trust without coercion
- Practical insights for applying this approach to your own horsemanship

Whether you're a lifelong equestrian, an advocate for animal welfare, or simply someone seeking a deeper bond with your horse, Taming Wild offers an inspiring new perspective that dares to ask: What if training could be a choice built on trust and understanding

Author Biography

For Elsa Sinclair, horse training has been a lifelong pursuit, but her career took a turn when one day a student asked her if horses really enjoyed being ridden, and more importantly, if they knew they had a choice in the matter. Without an answer for her student, Sinclair set off on a quest to find one: If horses were given a choice, would they let us ride them--without force, control, or treats to lure them? With a Mustang mare straight off the range and a desire to connect using none of the usual horse training "tools," just body language, Sinclair began to explore the possibilities. Her project led to a documentary called Taming Wild and ultimately to the method of horsemanship she now teaches: Freedom Based Training(R) (tamingwild.com).