When Catching A Horse: Finding the heart of your horsemanship

Most books on horsemanship tell you how to fix your horse. This one asks: what if the real work starts with you?In When Catching a Horse, trainer and writer Amy Skinner shares candid reflections and sharp, often funny stories from a lifetime with horses—moments that reveal just how much these animals can teach us about patience, humility, and our own blind spots. From the difficult horses who taught her the hard way that “shortcuts” never are, to the horses who showed her the cost of chasing perfection, Skinner invites readers into a philosophy of horsemanship that values connection over control.This isn’t a manual of techniques. It’s a book about the messy, rewarding process of learning to offer horses what they need most: peace, empathy, and the kind of partnership that makes both horse and rider better for it.For riders tired of quick fixes and looking for something deeper (and more honest), When Catching a Horse offers insight, laughter, and plenty to take back to the barn. Read more