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Art of Schooling for Dressage: a Classical Approach by Slyvia Stanier - Hardcover (2005)

From the author of the Art of Lungeing and The Art of Long Reining, this book focuses on riders' aids, teaching readers where to sit in the saddle and how to use their legs, reins and body weight so the horse will comply willingly with their wishes. In addition the author includes a logical training program for the appropriate development of the horse's musculature. Color photos, and line drawings throughout.

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Code: 4465 Price: $45.00
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Dressage from all Angles by Barry Marshall - Hardcover (1996)

The angles being those of the rider, the trainer and the judge. A very interesting approach.

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In One Arena: Top Dressage Experts Share by Sharon Biggs - Hardcover (2001)

The book includes contributions from: Christopher Bartle, Hilda Guerney, Merrie Velden, Dr. Kent Allen, DVM, Dr. Hilary Clayton, Janet Brown, Axel Steiner, Dr. Timmie Pollock, Klaus Balkenhol, Annie McCutcheon, Jane Brown, Jeremy Steinberg, Charlotte Bredahl-Baker, Gerhard Politz, Steffen Peters, Evi Strasser, Anne Gribbons, Guenter Seidel and many others. Wide ranging topics include advice on choosing and caring for a dressage horse, finding sponsorships, the psychology of climbing the levels and aspects of competition from preparations to the judges' forum. In the final section top riders offer their advice on training specific gaits and movements. Beautiful color photographs throughout.

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Blyth Tait's Cross-Country Clinic: The Ultimate Problem-Solving Manual for Riders at All Levels by Blyth Tait - Paperback (2004)

Presented in a Q&A format, Blyth Tait tackles riding problems in the cross-country phase of eventing. Beginning with Horse Problems, such as running out on fences, he also covers Rider Problems, and Cross-Country problems which is essentially sound advice on how to jump the varied obstacles you encounter on course - ditches, corners, spreads, water, banks and the like. He also covers problems at competitions, such as handling tension in the starting box, or tips on walking the course, warming up, and dealing with weather and footing conditions. The final portion includes training tips, gymnastic exercises, and grid work designs to help you prepare for cross-country. The included diagrams and illustrations are helpful tools that make this discipline-specific book very useful.

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Endurance Start to Finish by Marcy Pavord - Paperback (1996)

For those venturing into Endurance riding, this is a thorough book on the topic. In includes selection of suitable breeds, fitness, feeding, training and riding at all levels. Illustrated. Excellent all-round introduction to the sport.

Code: 1748 Price: $55.00
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Showing Secrets: Ultimate Guide to Showing Horses & Ponies by Carolyn Henderson - Hardcover (2003)

Successful performers in the show ring share with Henderson their expertise in the production of prize-winning ponies, hacks, riding horses, hunters and cobs, and give advice on feeding, schooling, conditioning and turn-out, as well as presentation and ringcraft. A defintitive and entertaining guide that will enable showing enthusiasts to proceed beyond novice level.

Code: 4038 Price: $55.00
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Leading Edge Series: Progressive Levels of Riding Patterns by Dorothy Peth - Paperback (2005)

A training program for the Western speed-event horse, this book is designed to introduce and develop gymnastic abilities of the horse. It is structured for all phases of training, work-out, and warm-up, to benefit the speed-event horse. Using these exercises you can build a foundation of balance, rhythm and regularity in your horse's gaits; refine his response, increasing his suppleness, fitness and confidence; and help develop a deeper understanding between you and your horse, leading to a higher level of performance for you as a team. Arena exercises lead up to 12 pattern sets, each of increasing challenge.

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Training & Showing the Versatility Ranch Horse by Laren Sellers - Hardcover (2005)

How to choose, train and exhibit a horse for this western stock horse equivalent of the pentathalon - the Versatility Ranch Horse.

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Real Riding: How to Ride in Harmony with Horses by Perry Wood - Paperback (2002)

An unusual find, this practical guide is full of substantive information, written in an enjoyable and readable style. It promises to unlock our riding potential, regardless our current riding level or chosen discipline. The emphasis throughout is on empathy and understanding, and looking at things from the horse's point of view. It sheds new light on common misconceptions, difficulties and contradictions, and does so with a wonderful sense of humor. At once informational and entertaining.

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Riding for the Rest of Us - Guide for Adult Riders by Jessica Jahiel - Hardcover (1996)

In this practical guide for adult riders, the author views maturity as an asset, encouraging adult riders to analyze their life skills and abilities and transfer them to their riding. She covers rider fitness, getting the most from riding lessons, how to choose a horse and equipment and more, with humor, respect and empathy.

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Secrets of the Top Equestrian Trainers by Tina Sederholm - Hardcover (2005)

Sederholm interviews top trainers, including David O'Connor, Mark Rashid, Rodrigo Pessoa, Kyra Kyrklund, Robert Dover and Anne Kursinski, to reveal what motivates some of the world's best horsemen and women. In explaining broad equestrian concepts and showing how these can be applied to daily training, Sederholm focuses each interview on the unique and particular strengths of that trainer, giving insight into what makes the elite horse-and-rider combinations tick.

Code: 4475 Price: $29.99
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Teaching Safe Horsemanship by Jan Dawson - Paperback (2003)

Dawson combines her experience as a lawyer and instructor in a straightforward, no-nonsense format. This guide for English and Western instructors begins with an overview of horses, their likes and dislikes, and what causes them to behave properly or improperly. She defines the qualities of an effective instructor and an appropriate lesson horse; she outlines how to create a lesson plan, or incorporate high risk activities. She covers dealing with the inevitable accident (all the while emphasizing how to minimize accident risk). Succinct yet thorough, with many useful appendices.

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Buying & Reschooling Ex-Racehorses by C & V Coldrey - Hardcover (1997)

This book guides you through finding and acquiring your ex-racehorse, showing you what to look for - and what to avoid - before going on to explain how to adapt him to your specific purpose. From assessing his potential and planning the training program, through initial preparation, and work in the loose school and over poles, to riding away and further training, this book provides the practical information you need to enable you to produce a willing, reliable horse that is suited to your requirements.

Code: 1943 Price: $39.99
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Heavenly Gaits, Guide to Gaited Riding Horses by Brenda Imus - Hardcover (1995)

One of the few titles on training gaited horses. Imus devotes one chapter to each gaited breed (among them the American Saddlebred, Tennessee Walker, Missouri Fox Trotter, Icelandic Horse, Peruvian Paso, and Paso Fino), covering its history, some leading examples of the breed, training methods for its gaits, and information on shows dedicated to the breed. In addition, there is a chapter explaining the gaits exhibited, a chapter on shoeing the gaited horse, and an appendix of breed associations.

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Right from the Start: Create a Sane, Soft Well-Balanced Horse by Michael Schaffer - Hardcover (2001)

Irrespective of the discipline, a well trained horse remains soft to the aids, responsive, and able to carry the rider in a well-balanced frame. Schaffer's book is all about teaching the basics to accomplish this, understanding how a horse learns, the importance of accurate aids, clear explanations of the aids to the horse, and generous and proportionate rewards (including time to relax and soften before asking for more). Filled with useful illustrations, instruction and exercises on suppling and flexing the horse, rather than quick-fix gimmics, this book is a welcome breath of fresh air.

Code: 3472 Price: $27.50
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Resistance-Free Riding by Richard Shrake - Paperback (1993)

Good riding principles, no matter the discipline (English or Western). A riders' tension is transmitted to his horse; it must be dealt with before affecting the horses' carriage. This is an out of print resource of Shrake's sound training system - our last copy.

Code: 1139 Price: $19.95
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Schooling Problems Solved with NLP by Wendy Jago - Hardcover (2001)

While training to become an NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) Master Practitioner, Wendy Jago realized that the tools NLP had developed to help understand and improve communication between people were solving problems she and her friends had in schooling their horses. Problem-solving was becoming fascinating, fun, and painless. As a rider, judge, and trainier, she wanted to share these tools, and the excitement of using them, with other "everyday" riders. This book is the result: a clear, user-friendly application of the science of NLP to the task of building excellent communication between rider and horse.

Code: 3290 Price: $45.00
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Horses & Horsemanship 7th Ed by M E Ensminger - Hardcover (1998)

For years this has been a central reference for 4-H Quiz preparation, in addition to being used in numerous agriculture college programs. Its 600-plus pages cover the history and development of the horse industry, selecting and judging horses, anatomy and aging horses, breeds and their uses, feeding, buildings and equipment, health and disease prevention, horsemanship, and careers in the world of horses. It is filled with useful tables, references and appendices.

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Renovating Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings by Nick Engler - Paperback (2001)

So you have an old building on your property, and you want to save it rather than building new? Here is a resource to make sure you don't overlook some critical aspect of the repair. From an evaluating overview, to assesing foundations, floors, structure and framing, to siding and painting, to fixing or adding interior walls, author Engler discusses what to look for, how to repair, choice of materials, and considerations like ventilation, vapor barriers and insulation. Details on wiring and running year-round water to the barn, as well as roofing or reroofing are also covered, with diagrams and illustrations throughout.

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Horse Owner's Guide To Holistic Medicine by Sara Wyche - Hardcover (1996)

From the publication date of this book, it is evident this was quite early in the discussion of alternative medicine treament in horses. And Wyche's whole approach is one of exploration, covering what the various modalities - from promoting peaceful, comfortable surroundings in the stable, to homeopathy, massage, accupuncture, healing touch or Bach Flower Remedies. While some specific remedies are mentioned, this is more an introduction, with the suggestion that, yes, it is anectdotal evidence, but some of these remedies seem to help, they can be applied along with traditional medical treatments without conflict, and they do no harm.

Code: 1902 Price: $45.00
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Arabian Legends by Marian K Carpenter - Paperback (1999)

Published in 1999, Arabian Legends features 24 outstanding stallions and mares of the period, with details of their lineage, history, accomplishments and offspring. Numerous photos document the lines of these famous Arabians.

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Flight Without Wings: Arabian Horse & the Show World by Patti Schofler - Hardcover (2006)

The world's oldest horse breed, the Arabian epitomizes equine versatility, taking part in all phases of English- and western-style horse shows, as well as in dressage and pleasure driving. Flight Without Wings discusses the essential qualities and capabilities needed in every Arabian show division and then it offers sound advice from top trainers and exhibitors to prepare for and compete in these competitions.

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Matter of Pride: Tennessee Walking Horse Rider's Guide to Correct Horsemanship by Nicole Carswell - Paperback (1998)

This is one of the few books dedicated to showing the Tennessee Walker. It focusses on the rider's equitation skills, attire, and showmanship preparation for specific classes. Numerous photographs of championship performances, with horses tacked in traditional attire that encourages the showy gaits (no real mention of horse care or management).

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Horse: Fitness & Competition by Julie Brega- Paperback (1996)

This covers physiology, basic conditioning (including interva trainingl) and preparation for eventing, dressage, jumping, endurance, polo & more. A solid work intended for students of England's Open College of Equestrian Studies.

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Older Horse: A Complete Guide by Eleanor Kellon - Hardcover (1986)

Advice for owners of the 10 and older horse. Includes feed, conditioning, routine health care, breeding, special problems of age and more. Advice on conditionaing alone is worth the price of the book. Good sense; made me rethink some of the care of this older rider as well.

Code: 1007 Price: $34.00
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Adams Lameness in Horses - 5th edition by Ted Stashak - Hardcover (2002)

The fifth edition of this outstanding reference work has been thoroughly reworked, adding new updated information, photos and illustrations, and drawing from collaboration with numerous colleagues. New material includes updated information on functional anatomy, conformation and movement, with discussion of natural and artificial gaits. Other revisions are found in the sections on imaging, the effects of nutrition on musculoskeletal development, and the major expanded section on diseases that cause lameness. This book still holds an irreplaceable spot on any horseman's bookshelf.

Code: 12 Price: $149.99
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Hickman's Farriery by Hickman & Humphrey - Hardcover (1988)

Revised. Excellent British reference, with chapters on tools & handmaking shoes.

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Horse Shoeing Book by Martin Humphrey - Hardcover (1995)

A thorough intro to farriery from a veterinarian-farrier. Clear illustrations & explanations of procedures for shoeing sound and deformed or lame horses.

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Blessed Are the Brood Mares - 2nd edition by Phyllis Lose - Hardcover (1991)

Revised. For years this book has been the classic source on breeding and foaling. Lose's careful step-by-step discussion of the foaling process still stands the test of time, as do the photos illustrating approaching birthing.

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Blessed Are the Foals - 2nd edition by Phyllis Lose - Hardcover (1998)

Second Edition, Revised and Updated Classic on the Foal's First Year. Lose covers not just the normal newborn foal, but also neonatal emergencies, trauma and illness, and orphans, twins and other problem foalings.

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Horse from Conception to Maturity: Complete Guide to Horse Breeding by Peter Rossdale - Hardcover (2002)

Revised. Vet care with a twist; care & management of the horse from newborn to adulthood. Covers management of mares and stallions, problems of infertility and abortion, fetal development, foaling and the care for foals in health and disease.

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Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America by Anthony Knight - Paperback (2001)

This is one of the most complete books I have found on plant poisoning of animals. The book is arranged by which systems the plants affect: from those causing sudden death, to those affecting the cardiovascular system, digestive, skin and liver, nervous system, kidneys, and musculoskeletal systems. Each plant is described, its habitat and locations are identified, as is the poison involved. Treatments are discussed where available.

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Problems in Equine Medicine by Christopher Brown - Hardcover (1989)

Vet reference book organized by symptoms presented. Includes topics like diarrhea, abdominal pain, choke, nasal discharge or bleeding, fever, anemia, edema, sick neonatal foal. Description of the symptom, clinical evaluation, possible causes and prognosis for each condition are included.

Code: 1114 Price: $50.00
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Conquerors: Roots of New World Horsemanship by Deb Bennett PhD - Hardcover (1998)

Bennett's lifelong interest in horses led to her pursuing a PhD in Paleontology, and for a time, a career at the Smithsonian. Here, she has assembled a history of the horse from its earliest encounters with man, through to its introduction to the Americas. She traces the types of breeds, styles of riding and the evolution of horses in the Americas. Scholarly reading that is also interesting!

Code: 3231 Price: $49.95
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Millais, Three Generations in Nature, Art, Sport by JNP Watson - Hardcover (1988)

An overview of the three generations of famous painters, Sir John Everett Millais, J. G. Millais, and Raul Millais. The author concentrates on their mutual love of adventure and hunting. Watson stresses that the Millais men were naturalists, acquainted with their subjects in their own environment. Numerous black and white photographs and drawings, as well as reproductions in color plates.

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Performance Horse: Photographic Tribute by David Stoecklein - Hardcover (2002)

This glorious full-color book presents competitors in Show Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Field Hunting and Combined Driving. As well as Race Horses - both thoroughbred and standardbred - the Western horse in Work and Pleasure; and the Rodeo horse. It's a feast for the eyes and, as always, a study in skills of both horse and rider.

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