Is your horse acting out, or trying to tell you something? Behavior problems such as biting, kicking, spooking, cribbing, or weaving can be frustrating, but they're often signs that something deeper is going on. Learning to understand why your horse behaves the way it does is the first step toward building a safer, more trusting partnership.

Drawing on more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Meredith Hill explains how horses think, communicate, and respond to the world around them. Whether you're a first-time horse owner or an experienced rider facing new challenges, this audiobook offers practical guidance to help you better understand your horse.

In this audiobook, you'll discover how to:

• Understand natural horse and equine behavior
• Tell the difference between behavior problems and signs of pain or illness
• Read your horse's body language and facial expressions
• Address common issues such as biting, kicking, spooking, cribbing, and weaving
• Build trust through patient, consistent handling and training
• Know when it's time to seek help from a trainer, veterinarian, farrier, or equine behavior professional
• Develop a safer and more rewarding relationship with your horse

This audiobook combines two practical guides:

1. Why Does My Horse Act Like This? Understanding Equine Behavior
2. The Well-Mannered Horse: Developing an Ideal Equine Buddy

Whether your horse has developed unwanted habits or you simply want to become a more confident and knowledgeable horse owner, Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? provides practical advice, real-world experience, and encouraging guidance to help you better understand your horse and strengthen your partnership.