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cover Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners

A comprehensive manual of horse medicine and surgery, this book explains the symptoms and treatment of every disease or injury that the horse owner is likely to encounter. Written in a straightforward manner that will appeal to both novices and experts, the book contains detailed sections on the organ systems, the musculoskeletal system, the reproductive system, infectious diseases, medical and surgical advances, management and husbandry, exercise physiology, the purchase of horses, legal and medical certification, and on the veterinary service itself. There are sections, too, on nutrition, determination of age, proprietary medicines, prohibited substances and notifiable diseases, and this latest revised edition has entirely new illustrations and photographs.

cover The Man Who Listens to Horses - BUY ONLINE NOW

When Monty Roberts was 13 years old he went off on his own to the deserts of Nevada to watch Mustangs in the wild. What he learned about their methods of communication changed his life and earned him recognition among horse breeders and trainers around the world. This is his autobiography

cover Think Like Your Horse - BUY ONLINE NOW

This text explains how apply simple techniques of equine psychology to help riders to achieve harmony with their horses on a day to day basis. It is for both training the young horse and working on the behavioural problems of older horses.

cover The British Horse Society Manual of of Equitation - BUY ONLINE NOW

The authoritative system of training for horse and rider, from novice to advance standard. Part one covers training the rider: the rider's position for flatwork and jumping - establishing the rider's position, position on the lunge - theory and use of the aids. Part two covers training the horse. The gaits - lungeing, initial training of foals and young horses, basic training of the horse, improving performance, advanced training on the flat, teaching the horse to jump, and cross country training.

cover Enlightened Equitation - BUY ONLINE NOW

This guide offers advice on achieving total synchronization with your horse, using non-confrontational training methods. The author argues that good horsemanship is about partnership not domination and aims to demystify the techniques of riding through simple, logical explanation and clear illustrations. The author shows readers how to mirror the movements of the horse's back, absorbing his energy in trot and canter, and rising to the trot in perfect balance, without causing the horse any pain or discomfort.

cover Down to Earth Dressage - BUY ONLINE NOW

For riders at all levels, Carl Hester and Bernadette Faurie aim to make dressage training accessible with step-by-step guides for improving the horse's paces, riding dressage movements, and competing. Essentially this book is about every rider making the most of his or her potential and, in the process, producing a horse that is more pleasing to ride and more athletic in its body. The book offers advice on training all types of horse and in everyday language, explains how to set about improving the horse's paces and suppleness, whilst keeping him happy and enthusiastic in his work. It describes how to ride dressage movements, from simple circles to flying changes, and pointing out common mistakes and how to correct them. Carl Hester is seen, in over more than 100 specially shot photographs, schooling his horses at home, bringing on youngsters and fine-tuning the more experienced animals.

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