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BASIC GUIDE TO EQUESTRIAN
Whether you're an experienced rider or an enthusiastic beginner, A Basic Guide to Equestrian offers practical pointers for riding, training, and caring for your horse in a safe, responsible, and enjoyable way. If you love horses and enjoy watching equestrian events at shows and on television, this book will tell you what to look for and help you appreciate the finer points of dressage, show jumping, and three-day eventing. You'll also learn the basics about buying a horse, finding a stable, taking riding lessons, or purchasing a new saddle or bridle. Special features include: Results of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia; profiles of US Equestrian Team members; history of Olympic equestrian competition; how to select a riding school; buying a horse or pony; stabling, feeding, and horse care; tack and clothing; warm-up exercises for horse and rider.
{
100pp,
140x215mm,
March 2001;
PB,
£6.99,
1580000738:9781580000734
, Griffin Publishing
} |
 |
IT'S ALL ABOUT BREAKTHROUGHS!
: Hundreds of Exercises That Will Make You & Your Horse True Partners!
[Bob Jeffreys]
Frustrated horse riders will be able to forge partnerships with timid or resistant horses with this dynamic natural horsemanship approach. English and Western riders will learn to cross the mental and physical barriers they have with their horses through step-by-step exercises and confidence building techniques. Riders of all levels will learn what motivates a horse, how to calm an excited horse, and how to lead, load, and trailer a horse that is easily spooked. Offering advice from personal experiences and discussing the hands-on training to be gained at riding clinics, this guide includes sidebars that make this an easily referenced and cleanly designed resource.
{
176pp,
140x215mm,
September 2005;
PB,
£11.50,
0963881477:9780963881472
, IPG (Horse Hollow Press, Inc)
} |
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MINDFUL HORSEMANSHIP
: Increasing Your Awareness One Day at a Time
[Cheryl Kimball]
This is a perpetual calendar of thought-provoking quotes that Cheryl has collected over the years in her quest for better horsemanship. Quotes are drawn from sources ranging from practising horsemen and horsewomen, to psychiatrists such as Viktor Frankl, sports figures like Tiger Woods, characters in novels, and even jokes and word puzzles. The author accompanies each quote with thoughts on how the quote relates to working with horses, including anecdotes from her own horse life as well as insights gleaned from horse clinics around the country. None are intended to be prescriptive, but instead to provide jumping off points for each reader to come up with her or his own thoughts on how the quote might apply to horsemanship and how it might better the reader's own understanding of and ability to be aware, to be mindful, to be in the moment. Horses are masters at mindfulness, experiencing their lives one moment at a time. They have a lot to teach humans if we are only willing to explore their world on their terms and expand our own awareness to better understand these gracious animals. Keep this book by your bedside or next to the place where you have your morning coffee for a daily dose of inspiration.
{
368pp,
150x220mm,
October 2002;
HB,
£15.50,
0967004713:9780967004716
, Carriage House Publishing
} |
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SIMPLIFY YOUR RIDING
: Step-by-Step Techniques to Improve Your Riding Skills
[Wendy Murdoch]
In this book Wendy Murdoch shows riders of all skill levels how to eliminate unconscious restrictions and use their bodies to achieve a higher level of performance with their horses. Featuring over 200 step-by-step colour photographs, the book breaks down the components of balance in the saddle, timing of your aids, riding with a deep seat, and moving in concert with your horse into easy-to-grasp building blocks for improvement. Murdoch presents these concepts in a series of illustrated lessons that allow riders of all disciplines to bring her expertise and guidance right into their own riding ring.
{
175pp,
215x280mm,
May 2004;
PB,
£16.99,
0967004748:9780967004747
, Carriage House Publishing
} |
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WOMAN EQUESTRIAN
[Jane R Slaughter]
This is a book for females of any age who possess a love of horses and the freedom of riding. It is a tailor-written for the woman; its purpose to inspire, educate and foster the efforts of the developing equestrian who must otherwise maintain a lifestyle outside of the ring. This book carefully educates the beginning rider, while encouraging spirit and compassion to ride both correctly and safely. Between the covers of this book, the reader will find each chapter full of information essential to the overall development of the complete equestrian.
{
218pp,
140x215mm,
August 2003;
PB,
£11.50,
1930546645:9781930546646
, Cardinal Publishers Group (Wish Publishing)
} |
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BACKYARD RACE HORSE -- THE TRAINING MANUAL
: A Comprehensive Off-Track Program for Owners & Trainers
[Janet Del Castillo & Lois Schwartz]
From training horses at the farm to hauling livestock and equipment to the race track, this hands-on manual covers everything a competent horse owner needs to know to get involved in horse racing. Extensive discussions examine how to exercise horses, keep a horse sound, and prepare for the race. Specifics on monitoring horses' legs, dispensing medication, and track personnel round out this in-depth manual. Included is a directory of thoroughbred racetracks and organisations. This hands-on manual covers everything a beginner needs to know to get involved in horse racing. Topics include how to exercise horses, how to prepare horses immediately prior to a race, medication, and building a track. Useful information on how to monitor the horses' legs, how not to train a young horse aggressively, and how to turn a farm into a race track on a budget is provided. Included is a directory of thoroughbred race tracks and organisations.
{
459pp,
180x235mm,
September 2003;
PB,
£23.50,
1884475027:9781884475023
, IPG (Prediction Publications)
} |
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IN & OUT
: Year One in the Jumping for Gold Series
[Barbara Moss]
A horse tale like no other. A sprawling narrative filled with romance, intrigue, and excitement, it also provides a clear-eyed and wholly realistic view of the equestrian world, offering the kind of authentic details about horses, riding techniques, and business practices that only an insider could provide. At the centre of the story stands Jericho Brandeis, an ambitious yet untamed man who seeks glory on his own terms. An intriguing cast of characters surrounds him, including the wealthy patron Bob Marx, the only man who can help Jericho realise his dreams, Marx's sexy young wife Darien, whose illicit love could become Jericho's downfall, US Chef d'Equip Chuck Frankel, the closest thing to a father figure Jericho has ever known, hunk bartender Trevor Braeden, Jericho's friend and rival, and the indomitable stallion Chasseur de Lion, an alluring yet potentially fatal challenge to Jericho's considerable horsemanship. Jericho must manoeuvre his way through a hazardous maze of violence, corruption, and seduction if he is to fulfil his aspirations at the World Equestrian Games. The adventures of Jericho Brandeis, full of passion, promise, and turmoil, will thrill all lovers of horses and of adventure and romance.
{
618pp,
180x260mm,
August 2005;
HB,
£15.50,
0976519836:9780976519836
, AtlasBooks (Caballito Books)
} |
 |
POLO, THE GALLOPING GAME
: An Illustrated History of Polo in the Canadian West
[Tony Rees; Foreword by Prince Charles]
Based on extensive research, Tony Rees vividly explores the history of polo on the field and the role of its players and patrons in the development of the Canadian West. The book defines the place of Western Canadian polo in the international world of sport and focuses on Alberta and British Columbia.
REVIEW: "...gives the reader a brisk canter along some little-known but delightful chukkers of southern Alberta's social history, with an engaging crew of visiting Royal Navy sailors, languid remittance men, professional soldiers, cowboys and homesteaders. An anecdotal treat..." -- Nigel Hannaford, Calgary Herald.
{
281pp,
260x290mm,
November 2002;
HB,
£23.50,
0968596215:9780968596210
, University of Calgary Press (Western Heritage Centre Society)
} |
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TRICKONOMETRY
: Secrets of Teaching Your Horse Tricks
[Carole Fletcher]
With positive reinforcement methods and detailed tips from a best-known trick trainer, horse owners can teach their animals 25 crowd-pleasing tricks while enhancing their relationship their pets. Included are step-by-step techniques for safely teaching horses to smile, count, wave a flag, bow, lie down and pray, sit up, and strike pedestal poses. Detailed photographs and accessible instructions enable horse lovers to show off their pets' talents, improve communication with their horses, and increase the value of their animals.
{
72pp,
255x180mm,
April 2003;
SB,
£15.99,
0963881450:9780963881458
, IPG (Horse Hollow Press, Inc)
} |
 |
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PAMPERING YOUR HORSE
[June V Evers]
From grooming, and hoof-care suggestions to homemade treats, toys, parties, games (and even costumes!), this guide provides a goldmine of ideas and inspiration. What's more you will find step-by-step directions for guaranteed horse-pleasers. Featuring barn-tested contributions from horse lovers everywhere (including tips from top trainers and riders) this will be a source of endless pleasure for you and your horse ... and is sure to bring the two of you closer together than ever before.
{
168pp,
235x180mm,
January 1996;
SB,
£16.99,
0963881426:9780963881427
, IPG (Horse Hollow Press, Inc)
} |
 |
APASSIONATA
: Horses on Parade
Book and 4 CDs. APASSIONATA is Europe's most successful and spectacular horse show, having thrilled a million spectators in the past five years. Consummate horsemanship and noble steeds are beautifully shown off by colourful costumes, captivating music and astonishing lighting effects. This is a book of the show. Breathtaking pictures and the original music from a wide variety of performances across Europe turn this book into a living experience. Music CDs: A compilation of the finest musical scenes on four CDs provides a musical accompaniment to the pictures.
{
120pp,
285x285mm,
December 2006;
HB,
£19.99,
393740676X:9783937406763
, earBOOKS
} |
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HORSE LOVER'S BIRTHDAY BOOK
: A Book of Days to Remember & a Guide to Creating the Most Unique Gifts Ever!
[June V Evers]
Small enough to carry in a purse or pocket, this book provides a calendar that can be kept from year to year on which to record the birthdays, anniversaries, and special days of horse-loving friends. It also suggests hundreds of recipes for handmade gifts to make or buy to create truly unique gifts for horse lovers, including apple wreaths, wind chimes made of horseshoes, custom halters, macrame lead ropes, homemade horse treats, or hand-lettered gift certificates for complimentary stall cleanings, grooming sessions, or an overnight pregnant mare watch.
{
40pp,
125x205mm,
November 2006;
PB,
£3.50,
0963881442:9780963881441
, IPG (Horse Hollow Press, Inc)
} |
 |
HORSEDREAMS
: The Meaning of Horses in Women's Lives
[Jan Fook, Susan Hawthorne & Renate Klein (eds)]
Horses inhabit our dreams, carrying us to safety or on wild adventures. Some of our dream horses fly, others have magical powers. Whatever our dreams of horses might be, they inhabit a universe of freedom and power. They also involve a lot of work, care and sacrifice. Horses and riders achieve great heights, some in jumping, some in dressage, some on endurance rides. This anthology explores the meaning of horses -- and some donkeys -- in the lives of women from many places. They walk, trot, canter, gallop and fly. And some refuse to budge. Horses inspire boldness and trust and provide us with the means to be transported into other realms, to fulfil our girldreams, our horsedreams.
{
248pp,
210x210mm,
September 2004;
PB,
£14.95,
1876756470:9781876756475
, Spinifex Press
} |
 |
HORSEPLAYERS
: Life at the Track
[Ted McClelland]
This fun and witty exposé of horse racing in America goes behind the scenes at the track, providing a serious gambler's-eye-view of the action. Ted McClelland spent a year at tracks and off-track betting facilities in Chicago and across the country, profiling the people who make a career of gambling on horses. This account follows his personal journey of what it means to be a player as he gambles with his book advance using various betting and handicapping strategies along the way. A colourful cast of characters is introduced, including the intensely disciplined Scott McMannis "The Professor", a one-time college instructor who now teaches a course in handicapping, and Mary Schoenfeldt, a former nun and gifted handicapper who donates all of her winnings to charity. This moving account of wins, losses, and personal turmoil provides a sobering look at gamblers, gambling, and life at the track.
{
263pp,
155x230mm,
May 2005;
HB,
£16.99,
1556525672:9781556525674
, IPG (Chicago Review Press)
} |
 |
ONLY HORSE PEOPLE
: A Look at the Sport for the Deranged!
[Pam Stone]
This comic compilation of aphorisms gently roasts those whose existence revolves around their horses. Through double entendres and colourful cartoons inspired by contributions from fellow horse-lovers, the collection captures the mindset and idiosyncrasies of some humans' complete and total devotion to their equine friends. Whether the subject is whips, chains, and leather or the finer points of horse nutrition, the book artfully conveys the habits and quirks that make horsing around hilarious.
{
112pp,
April 2006;
PB,
£6.99,
0963881493:9780963881496
, IPG (Horse Hollow Press, Inc)
} |
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OUTER BANKS WILD, VOLUME 1
: A Winged Horse Extravaganza Pictorial
[Steve Alterman & Tricia Ibelli]
Showcases 45 horses in the Winged Horse Extravaganza, a wildly popular public art display on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
{
96pp,
200x200mm,
November 2003;
PB,
£10.99,
0971389047:9780971389045
, IPG (Outer Banks Press)
} |
 |
OUTER BANKS WILD, VOLUME 2
: A Winged Horse Extravaganza Pictorial
[Steve Alterman & Tricia Ibelli]
All-new photos from the Winged Horse Extravaganza on North Carolina's Outer Banks.
{
80pp,
200x200mm,
April 2004;
PB,
£10.99,
0971389055:9780971389052
, IPG (Outer Banks Press)
} |
 |
OUTER BANKS WILD, VOLUME 3
: A Winged Horse Extravaganza Pictorial
((Outer Banks Wild Series))
[Steve Alterman & Tricia Ibelli]
This third volume of stunning pictorials highlights a North Carolina public art installation of creatively decorated, life-sized fiberglass horses to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of flight. Known as the Winged Horse Extravaganza, the images in this collection capture more than 100 sponsor-adopted stallions and foals. This volume also features a selection of images on the Spanish wild horses found in the Outer Banks.
{
80pp,
200x200mm,
September 2008;
PB,
£10.99,
0971389098:9780971389090
, IPG (Outer Banks Press)
} |
 |
TRIPLE CROWN WINNER
: The Earl Sande Saga -- Tragedy to Triumph
[Richard J Maturi]
This book tells the story of a skinny, too tall, young child who learned his craft on the leaky-roof circuit and rose to the top ranks of American Jockeys. Sande was unique in how he rode. While other jockeys resorted to the whip, Sande used it sparingly, referring to coax supreme efforts from his mounts with gentle hand riding and singing in their ears.
{
352pp,
155x230mm,
December 2005;
HB,
£19.99,
0960729852:9780960729852
, 21st Century Publishers
} |
 |
ANYONE CAN DRAW HORSES!
: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Horses for All Ages
[June V Evers]
Filled with detailed illustrations and simple descriptions, this drawing book presents easy techniques for learning to draw horses. Included are finished horses to trace or to use in creating other pieces of art as well as saddles, blankets, leg wraps, and bridles that can be traced onto completed sketches of horses. Filled with detailed line illustrations, anatomical explanations, and author's notes, this guide offers the budding equine illustrator the footing needed to begin drawing horses.
{
40pp,
275x215mm,
April 2003;
PB,
£5.50,
0963881469:9780963881465
, IPG (Horse Hollow Press, Inc)
} |
 |
DRAWING HORSES
: That Look Real!
[Don Mayne]
For ages 9 to 12 years. Here is a guaranteed system for horse-drawing success. Use the fool-proof RIDE technique (Rough sketch, Improve, Draw in ink, Erase pencil) to go from a simple sketch to a beautiful finished horse. The secret's in the shapes! Using circles, squares and triangles, 'build' a drawing of a horse in a classic 'statue' pose; Draw horses from different angles and in different poses -- jumping, running, grazing, lying down -- using the same shapes; Visit the tack room to add accessories including a saddle, bridle, and reins -- even fancy mane braids; Create personality with manes, tail and ear positions, and textures. If you love horses, if you love to draw -- here is the one book that will bring horses to life in your artwork. For ages 8 to adult.
{
64pp,
200x250mm,
September 2002;
PB,
£5.50,
1885593740:9781885593740
, Ideals Publications (Williamson Books)
} |
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HORSEBACK RIDING IN ACTION
[Kate Calder]
For ages 6-9. The competitive world of horseback riding starts with caring for horses. Children will learn about the daily care of horses and the basics of horseback riding including equipment, mounting and dismounting, turning, stopping, trotting, and cantering. Other topics cover: practising; preparing for competitions; competing in events such as show jumping; equitation or form and appearance.
{
32pp,
215x240mm,
October 2000;
PB,
£3.99,
0778701794:9780778701798
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778701670:9780778701675
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
PONIES
[Kelley MacAulay & Bobbie Kalman]
For ages 6-12. Almost every child wants a pony, and whether children can have one or not, most love to learn about these wonderful animals! The clear text and colourful images in this book introduce children to the joys and responsibilities of proper pony care. Ponies covers key topics such as: baby ponies; setting up the stable; feeding your pony; proper grooming techniques; riding your pony safely.
{
32pp,
215x275mm,
October 2004;
PB,
£4.99,
0778717909:9780778717904
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778717585:9780778717584
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
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WHAT IS A HORSE?
[Bobbie Kalman & Heather Levigne]
For ages 6-12. Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are over 300 different breeds around the world! This book explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. It is about horses -- not riding. Beautiful, full-colour photographs bring the clear, simple text to life. Topics include: horse physiology; the horse family tree; feeding and foraging habits; the birth of a foal; horse behaviour and "horse sense"; horses in the wild.
{
32pp,
215x240mm,
March 2001;
PB,
£3.99,
0865059616:9780865059610
/
HB,
£9.99,
0865059845:9780865059849
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
WONDERFUL LIFE OF LOLA ACTIVITY BOOK
: A Day at the Beach
[June V Evers]
Ages 6 to 9 years. This activity book features more than 25 photographs of Lola -- an American Miniature horse, a breed enjoying fast-growing popularity -- dressed up in the latest beach fashions, even fabulous sunglasses! Following Lola's surf-and-sun adventures, children find connect-the-dots puzzles, word scrambles, mazes, and hidden picture challenges that offer simple life lessons. Also included is a draw your own horse page, as well as instructions for writing and mailing a letter to Lola, to which she will reply with a small autographed poster and news about her activities.
{
16pp,
215x280mm,
April 2006;
PB,
£3.50,
0963881485:9780963881489
, IPG (Horse Hollow Press, Inc)
} |
