Clarence Crumpton, Jr

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About The Book

BEFORE THE HORSE: MASTER THE LESSONS BEFORE THE RIDE

Before the Horse isn’t just about horsemanship; it’s about preparing yourself to face life, challenges, and leadership head-on. Every story and lesson is rooted in real experience, showing you how to master patience, timing, feel, and self-discipline before guiding anyone else, human or horse.

Why readers can’t put this down:

Shut the Freak Up

Learn the power of real silence. Control your body, mind, and reactions before you expect the horse, or anyone else, to respond. Stillness creates clarity, trust, and progress.

Patience with a Glad Heart

True patience isn’t waiting; it’s a mindset. Cultivate focus, observation, and composure even in discomfort to see subtle signals and gain mastery.

Timing, Feel, and Softness

Success hinges on when, how, and with what intention you act. Master timing, develop intuition, and communicate with minimal force for maximum impact.

Thinking and Communication

Your unique advantage is your mind. Clear, honest thinking and body language create safety, trust, and understanding, without shortcuts or excuses.

Testimonial

What Readers Are Saying

Tanya Reed – Verified Reader

“Before the Horse transformed how I think about discipline and patience. Clarence’s lessons are brutal, honest, and life-changing. Every chapter makes you reflect on how you show up in every situation—human or horse alike.”

Marcus Bell – Book Blogger & Author

“This book isn’t about horses—it’s about mastering yourself first. The concepts of timing, feel, and intentional silence hit hard. I keep returning to it because the lessons apply to leadership, communication, and life itself.”

Alisa Greene – Early Reader

“I never realized how much my own impatience and lack of focus affected others—horses and people. Before the Horse is raw, practical, and brutally insightful. Clarence Crumpton doesn’t sugarcoat; he prepares you for real growth.”

Tanya Reed – Verified Reader

“Before the Horse transformed how I think about discipline and patience. Clarence’s lessons are brutal, honest, and life-changing. Every chapter makes you reflect on how you show up in every situation—human or horse alike.”