So, who exactly is Pat Parelli and what drives the man who's become known as the world's foremost proponent of natural horsemanship? Indeed most people don't realize that he and his wife, Linda, coined this descriptive term used in headlines worldwide. "Natural Horsemanship" is Pat Parelli. "Raise Your Hand if You Love Horses" chronicles the first 50 years of Pat's life.

Pat describes the early experiences that shaped his life and reverently talks about the mentors who've influenced his thinking and helped him become a horseman. He details the struggles he's had to overcome on the long road to success, and explains how he created an unparalleled program to help other people accomplish their goals with horses.

As a bonus filtered throughout the chapters, readers are treated to "People's Perspectives on Pat" - anecdotes in which Pat's many friends, all well-known and respected in their fields, tell stories about him.