In order to have a successful and productive relationship with a horse, you need their cooperation and friendship. If you can win a horse's heart, both you and the horse will prosper and have a fruitful and positive relationship. To do this, you have to master yourself. You have to remain calm. You have to show the horse how to respect the boundaries that keep both you and the horse safe. You have to give the horse your full attention. You can't glance at your phone while you are working with a horse. You can't be listening with one ear while you are focused on something else. It's the same with people.


Dr. Lew Sterrett brings his expertise as a horse trainer to the arena a leadership and business in a book that utilizes the practices of the former to improve performance in the latter.