The Truth About Your Horse

Transformative Wisdom for Horse Owners: Horse Psychology, Communication, Well-being, Management, Purpose, Connection, Fun, Enjoyment, Training and Horsemanship.

By: Marcel Olivé

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

This book is your guide to understanding, connecting with, and training your horse effectively. Your horse is not naughty, stubborn, silly, temperamental, mischievous, lazy, grumpy, sneaky, jealous, moody, or trying to annoy you. They are simply being a horse, consistently trying to communicate. The good news is that you are about to learn how to listen and respond. Whether you are new to horse ownership or have years of experience, you will find invaluable insights to help you manage your relationship more effectively and avoid needless frustration.

In the equestrian world, there are practices people follow merely because they always have, without scientific or empirical support. Many of these methods can harm a horse’s well-being and performance, as well as strain the human–horse bond. By adopting the core principles in this book and committing to them fully, you will embark on a journey of transformation that elevates not just your own experience, but also the wider realm of horsemanship.

If you prefer sticking rigidly to old methods and are not open to re‑examining long‑held beliefs, this may not be the book for you.

In The Truth About Your Horse, author Marcel Olivé—an expert in natural horsemanship, equine-assisted facilitation, and equine well-being—presents insights capable of changing your relationship with your horse forever. You will gain the confidence and effectiveness you need for everyday horse care, training, and deeper emotional connection. Marcel’s guidance helps you discover joy, purpose, and fulfilment in your partnership.

This book shows you how to:

• Know your horse at a fundamental level by mastering essential psychology and communication
• Do what is right for their well-being, meeting vital needs while finding your own purpose
• Feel a genuine emotional bond built on joy, trust, and consistency each time you engage
• Learn Together through effective training methods that nurture harmony and shared progress

Supported by 40 engaging illustrations, practical case studies, and special interviews, The Truth About Your Horse brings crucial concepts to life. You will also have access to a short audio hypnosis session, carefully crafted to deepen your connection with your horse.

Special interviews with experts:

• Monty Roberts, who reminds us that “Force, pain, and domination are counterproductive. It is never the answer. If you learn how to communicate with horses, you’ll get the most out of them.”
• Natalie O’Rourke (MBE), who emphasises “There are plenty of amazing horses, but you’ve got to put in the time to find out what makes them tick, what makes them happy, what makes them afraid, what makes them angry, what they like, what they don’t like, why don’t they like it, and what can we do about it?”
• Warwick Schiller describes how “Pursuing connection is really about trust. All the attunement work you do to build connection brings trust, and once you have trust, everything else becomes easier. I’ve done a lot of work on myself and realised that this concept of ‘I see you’ is just as important as in human relationships.”
• Lindsay Setchell encourages owners by saying, “I’m so excited about your book because people need these books. There are so many owners out there who really don’t understand all of these things. It’s not their fault. There’s no handbook that comes with it. Their dreams can come true if they learn to see the horse.”

By following the book's principles and knowledge, you will achieve a genuine partnership.

When you finish reading, you will have a greater real understanding of horses than most in your equestrian community, setting you on a path to lasting fulfilment in every moment you spend with your horse.