"What an incredible opportunity for all equestrians to get knowledge, experience, and life lessons from a two of the most respected horse people in the world. Shelley Onderdonk and Adam Snow have had amazing horse lives and careers. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone. There is so much here to learn, understand, and appreciate. It''s a must-read!" --Phillip Dutton, 7-Time Olympian, 13-Time USEA Leading Rider of the Year, and Author of Modern Eventing with Phillip Dutton "''The horses must come first.'' This is the mantra that should be the guidepost for anyone who plays with horses in a competitive arena. Winning with Horses is a must for anyone''s equestrian library--full of thoughtfulness, empathy, and a progressive outlook that is valuable in any kind of life with horses. The shared thought process between veterinary work and a high-level competitive program is rare and needs to be celebrated.

This is a wonderful philosophy that promotes the idea that horsemanship based on a horse''s emotional and physical well-being is always the most successful way to live in this world." --David O''Connor, USEF Chief of Sport, Former USEF President, Individual Gold and Team Silver and Bronze Olympic Medalist "A lot of books have been written about how to train horses, but not many books have discussed how to train ourselves, when it comes to training and treating our horses. Winning with Horses will make readers think about themselves from beginning to end. The authors share their experience--the highs and the lows--with horses, and their knowledge about horses, which they have applied in a way that aims to please the horse. And because of that the horses reward them with success. It is an absolute pleasure to read about a competitor and a veterinarian not willing to lower their standards when it comes to doing what is right for the animal! No matter what equestrian discipline you pursue, reading Winning with Horses is a learning experience. Everyone should read this book!" --Volker Brommann, FEI-Level Dressage Trainer and Clinician, Translator for Former US and German Dressage Team Coach Klaus Balkenhol "A perfectly timed half-halt of a book. The Onderdonk-Snow duo offer us a glimpse through the lens with which they view horses, one that re-balances goals and processes, art and science, mallet and mindfulness.

In a nutshell: Shelley and Adam have done it again! Winning with Horses inspired us and it will inspire you." --Sinead Maynard, US Equestrian Team Member, and Tik Maynard, Canadian Equestrian Team Member and Author of In the Middle Are the Horsemen "Adam Snow and Shelley Onderdonk inspire with their deep commitment to each other and their shared goals to be the best at what each does while keeping their horses'' well-being paramount. If you have the passion to succeed with horses like Adam and Shelley, this book gives you the perfect blueprint." --Melanie Smith Taylor, Olympic Show Jumping Team Gold Medalist "From the first chapter you feel the warmth and conviction of this dynamic couple sharing the intricacies and nuances of caring for horses. Adam and Shelley''s conversational style invites the reader to spend a day at New Haven Farm, take a casual trail ride while learning from a pair of world-renowned experts as they share knowledge and passion for polo and horses. A must for horse lovers." --Kenny Rice, NBC Sports "At a time when debate is increasing as to whether a horse''s welfare can be truly protected in sport, this book is a very welcome addition to the discussion. The horse-human partnership is inherently unequal, but people can do much to redress the balance by understanding their horses and putting their needs first.

Adam and Shelley''s book is a thoughtful step along that path, demonstrating that competitive sport and equine well-being do not have to be mutually exclusive." --Roly Owers, Chief Executive of World Horse Welfare "The real winning with horses is when we do things with them and for them, so that they become our true partners. Within moments of first meeting Adam Snow, I realized that he was a true winner with horses--doing things with and for horses; the love of winning has not driven his success. Instead, winning has come naturally by creating true partnerships with them and seeking never-ending self-improvement on his horsemanship journey." --Pat Parelli, Founder of Pat Parelli Natural Horsemanship "Adam reveals what he had to do to become a High Goal player. A moving read." --Julian Hipwood, 9-Goal Polo Player, International Polo Coach, and Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame Inductee "The book offers a world of sincere advice and insight into how making thoughtful and deliberated decisions putting the horse''s welfare first, offers not just a virtuous approach based in integrity, but also delivers a better long-term result for the competitor''s ambitions." --Catskill Horse Magazine "This book''s practical methods for top-notch training and care for high-level equine athletes make it a must-read for horse enthusiasts and competitive athletes.

" --Eldorado Polo Magazine Praise for the authors'' first book Polo Life: "They eloquently weave a story of goals both on and off the field." --Tommy Lee Jones, actor and polo player.