"I recommend this book for anyone who wants to become a better rider or instructor. It is fun to read and covers an aspect of dressage that affects all of us but is all too frequently overlooked. It certainly left me thinking more about how horses and riders learn, and how we can make the 'journey' more productive and enjoyable for all." --George Williams, US Equestrian Dressage Youth Coach, FEI Dressage Committee Member, Former President of the United States Dressage Federation
"Beth Baumert has done a brilliant job with this book. It is a must-read for any rider at any level. She covers areas that aren't addressed often enough. As a rider/trainer, I have always found it intriguing to understand how horses learn and how they think. After all, riding is about having clear communication with your horse. When in the saddle you are responsible for being a good leader and making sure your horse understands what you want him to do. This book really helps you become aware of the principles of learning for both horse and rider. It covers all aspects of being a good rider/horseperson, and I highly recommend it to all riders who want to improve their communication with their horses." --Charlotte Bredahl, Olympic Team Bronze medalist, US Equestrian Federation Development Coach and retired USEF and FEI 4* judge.
"I love how Beth Baumert explains the importance of communication with the horse--from the beginning--so clearly in this book. She shows how this is the start of 'how the two minds meet.' I also love all the exercises she so clearly describes. This book is full of great information and just about every scenario you can think of. I highly recommend it for any rider. It is informative and applicable, from beginner to advanced. No matter your level, it is very helpful to refresh your understanding of how you should be thinking when training (communicating with) your horse. I thoroughly enjoyed How Two Minds Meet!" --Debbie McDonald, U.S. Dressage Team Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor
"Beth Baumert's book How Two Minds Meet is an excellent one. She has been long recognized as an expert in the horse industry, particularly in the dressage world, because she is able to explain complex issues in a logical and understandable way for all of us--whether we are experts or beginners. I am sure that riders, trainers, and coaches from all over the world will learn to again consider how special and unique our sport is--and how important our responsibility to our horses is. Beth Baumert did an amazing job writing this book, which will help to make riding (worldwide!) better by ensuring riders begin to understand matters they may have never considered before." --Christoph Hess, German National Federation Ambassador of Training and Educationand author of Ride Better with Christoph Hess
"I wish I'd had the chance to read this 20 years ago... it is a well-rounded, thorough, and thoughtful book, which I think should be mandatory reading for anyone who wants to work with horses, but is ultimately tailored for the dressage rider. The explanations about the psychology of both horse and rider, as well as how both learn, are clear and concise, as are the explanations of why things might not work between horse and rider. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an adult amateur, or a Junior/Young rider, you will benefit from reading this book." --Allison Brock, FEI Dressage Trainer/Instructor/Coach and 2016 Olympic US Team Bronze Medalist
"Beth Baumert's considerable experience allows her to dissect complex dressage theories and movements and explain them in an understandable and practical way." --Practical Horseman
"This book will prove to be an invaluable resource to the horse trainer who wants to approach their equine partner with the best attitude possible and lay the foundation for a successful progression in schooling and training. ...Beth Baumert brings front and center an approachable and easy to assimilate method to maximize the time spent riding." --Catskill Horse
"Baumert takes readers beyond physical harmony to look at the minds of both horse and rider, each complete with its own set of emotions and mental capabilities." --New York Horse
