Horse Books
Great selection of horse books on riding and training, racing, breeding, show jumping, dressage, horse care, books for kids, natural horsemanship...and much, much more..
It's Not I Who Seek the Horse, the Horse Seeks Me
Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling is internationally regarded as an expert on the body language of horses...Using the example of two stallions...he explains his system of a non-violent relationship to the horse....
Illustrated with many pictures, the reader will follow the progress of Arab Stallion Marouk and Lusitano Stallion Queijo in discovering a confident and harmonious relationship to their human.
An Instructor's Guide to Teaching Children to Ride
The aim of this book is to provide new and trainee instructors with inspiration and advice on teaching children to ride, from the very first lesson...Experienced author and instructor, Melissa Troup, discusses all the basics...introducing the pony...mounting...how to sit in the saddle...holding the reins...stopping...starting and steering...and how to teach rising and sitting trot and canter...and moves on to develop young riders' interest through dressage...jumping...cross-country and competitions...»Buy now
A Racing and Breeding Tradition: The Horses of the Aga Khan
In addition to his well-known presence in the areas of world affairs and culture, the Aga Khan is passionate about horse racing...His breeding empire has been built on a legacy handed down through generations, and he now owns and operates one of the largest and most successful racing and breeding operations in France and Ireland...This volume traces the history of the Aga Khan Studs through remarkable photographs, engravings and paintings taken from the archives of the Aga Khan...A lengthy interview of His Highness the Aga Khan...and informative essays on what makes a great racehorse combine to create a unique resource for anyone interested in the 'sport of kings'..
Complete Book of Foaling (Howell reference books)
In Praise of The Complete Book of Foaling..."A must read for anybody who has ever thought about breeding a mare."...Judith Forbis, Ansata Arabian Stud..."Brilliantly written reads like a novel...yet beautifully organized so that you can flip to a section at a moment's notice if your mare is in trouble." --Equus..."This book should be included in every foaling kit...In fact, it should never sit on the bookshelf in the house keep it in the barn where you can always get to it in a hurry!"...Modern Horse Breeding.
International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds
This volume claims to be the most complete compilation of horse breeds ever attempted, including nearly 400 breeds from all over the world...Hendricks has bred and raised several types of horses and has spent over 30 years studying horse breeds...»Click here to read more
Introduction to Horse Nutrition
If you are studying horse nutrition at an introductory level, then this is the ideal book for you...It covers the current syllabuses set out by equine science and management courses, and is particularly suitable for those who lack background knowledge in science...
Horse Sense: The Guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand
Provides an in-depth guide to horse husbandry under conditions unique to Australia and New Zealand...It is written in an easy-to-read style to appeal to novices as well as experienced owners and covers all aspects of horse care and management...
How Your Horse Moves: A Graphic Guide to Understanding How Your Horse Works
This is a unique 'inside-out' view of how the horse uses its body, presented in a graphic, easy-to-follow way to aid you in improving all aspects of riding and training...You can discover the true effect of riding and training on each part of the horse by seeing the skeleton and major muscles painted on the outside...
Practical exercises demonstrate how to improve movement, build the right muscles and increase suppleness in the horse...It includes step-by-step guidance on the correct way to warm-up your horse and stretching routines to help guard against injury...Unlike other books on biomechanics and anatomy..."How Your Horse Moves" is truly applied...
In order to avoid risking life and limb when the unexpected strikes, this definitive follow-up manual provides further in-depth instructions on how to "bombproof" horses...This method of training works for any number of unexpected incidents and unusual terrain...such as backfiring cars...speeding motorcycles...floating plastic bags...and crossing water and ditches...After reviewing the techniques from the first volume, this guide simplifies an array of new challenges:..behavior problems...trailer loading...navigating parades and large gatherings...defensive riding...and self-defense techniques for the rider...
Horse Training Books
Many horse training books are meant specifically for experienced trainers...but this comprehensive and highly accessible resource is written specifically for the horse owner...
The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke: Real Do-It-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Steps
Thirty-three basic lessons in foundation training are included with clear, step-by-step instructions meant to give every horse owner the ability to bring a green animal or one from troubled beginnings to a point where both horse and rider have the essential skills to pursue any equestrian discipline with confidence...
More than 75 topics are covered...including release points, knowing the five control points...motivators...facing and following...perfecting leads...and speed control...
Basic Training of the Young Horse
The first year under saddle sets the building blocks for the future of a riding horse:..with a solid basic training he can do what is required of him willingly while remaining in the best of health...
Twenty years after the publication of Reiner Klimke's classic work comes a new edition, fully revised and updated by Reiner and his daughter, Ingrid...
Based on sound, practical and theoretical advice, this instructional handbook gives advice on establishing a specific training plan for recreational riders as well as competition riders to enable them to train their young horses successfully...
Give a young horse the best start by building a solid foundation with this essential training guide from newborn foal to adult horse...Dip in and out of the four distinct sections to solve specific problems, regardless of a horse's age...
Tackle new experiences calmly and with confidence by following the step-by-step sequences with explanatory captions and practical tips...Real-life case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of Richard Maxwell's methods for moulding a young horse into a safe, rewarding ride...
Natural Horsemanship Horse Books
The Soul of a Horse: Life Lessons from the Herd
Camp, creator of the famous canine icon Benji, knows the world of dogs, but here he tells the story of his journey into the realm of horse ownership...In his quest for knowledge on the subject, Camp began to question the logic behind traditional horse-management practices such as stabling...blanketing...and shoeing as well as how these practices affect horse behaviors, health, and well-being...He eventually became both a follower and a promoter of natural horsemanship methods...
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