Letters from Grandfather, who has gone on an expedition with his little dog Roo, to find the last polar bears at the North Pole.[...]
Contending that nearly all horse behavior problems result from incorrect or inconsistent training, this work highlights the potential behind the world's promising equine model citizens and partners. The guide emphasizes systematic reconditioning while encouraging patience and proper skills in riders[...]
This hands-on, how-to training guide to understanding how horses communicate--through the movement of their body, their expression, and the distance they maintain between them and an object of interest--provides horse-loving children the keys to natural horsemanship and good communication with the a[...]
Many masters of horsemanship have studied horses and riding over the last centuries, but few have given the subject greater consideration than Agoston d'Endrody. In preparing this book, he gave considerable thought to the practical principles of riding and to the process of becoming a good rider. An[...]
Now, racing fans can revel in the racetrack triumphs of their equine heroes. In this book, the stories of these great four-legged athletes are told by the Turf writers and correspondents of The Blood-Horse, the leading weekly Thoroughbred racing magazine. Thoroughbred Champions follows The Blood-Hor[...]
This lightweight pocket guide is the ideal introduction for novices to horses and horse care. It includes information on their daily physical needs (water, food, shelter, exercise and companionship) and also delves into communicating with and approaching horses, their body language, tack, common kno[...]
A veteran riding instructor offers authoritative advice on purchasing, handling, and caring for a horse, providing the foundation needed for a lifetime of happy horse ownership.
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The indispensable guide to riding off the beaten path.
Many horse trainers, even those who espouse the so-called natural horsemanship approach, take the position that horses who fail to obey a human's request are doing so as much out of perversity as ignorance. That's not Mark Rashid's view. In his words, "If we understand that horses can't separate the[...]
For equestrians, horse trainers, and animal lovers, "Basic Training for a Safe Trail Horse" is a comprehensive, in-depth look at logical and humane training tips for optimal trail riding.[...]
Ilka Parent, Dipl.-Psych., Clinical Psychotherapist, Traumatherapist, M.S., has been a world leader in getting Equine Assisted Psychotherapy implemented as a treatment modality for members of the Armed Forces battling combat stress reactions, and advocating for horses[...]