A great read, and a handy tool to have in your training arsenal. Doug does a wonderful job speaking objectively about the varying problems that can arise when dealing with horses, and helping riders work through them correctly. Payne's background as a Rochester Institute of Technology mechanical engineering graduate is evident in [this] well-organised volume, which states problems, offers a ... Read morevariety of pinpoint solutions, and gives riders an opportunity for applying self-examination to themselves and their mounts.  Payne's advice and solutions show an honest, thoughtful horseman who always looks for the good in any horse but doesn't shy away from a serious problem child. If you've ever come across an issue with a horse young or old, experienced or not, you're sure to find an answer in The Riding Horse Repair Manual.  The reality of riding is that someday, one day, you'll have a horse that stumps you. He won't go forward; won't accept contact; or he rears, bucks, spins, or ducks out. When that day comes, you'll want Doug's advice on hand. It will save you time and money, and it may help you see that your problem horse isn't a problem at all, just a challenge worth meeting. 
Linda Zang, FEI O Dressage Judge There are a lot of great answers to tough training questions here. 
Anne Kursinski, Five-Time Olympian Show Less