Author: Various
Publisher: David & Charles
Keywords: trainers, equestrian, top, secrets
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2005-10-15
List price: $29.99
ISBN-10: 0715321528
ISBN-13: 9780715321522

Author: Toni Leland
Publisher: Equine Graphics Pub
Keywords: romance, equestrian, fences, over, hearts
Number of Pages: 249
Published: 2004-10-28
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 1887932682
ISBN-13: 9781887932684

Romance is the last thing on equestrienne Bethany Webb’s mind as she gazes across the lush green fields of Highover Gate, her prestigious world-class training facility - the dream of a lifetime. Before the day is over, Beth’s future is snatched right out from under her in one wet, terrifying instant.Ambitious and handsome Brett Hall’s only objective is to unseat the national champion in Three Day Eventing. As Hall steadily gains on his goal, a chink in his armor allows his heart to peek out - a weakness that seriously undermines his focus.Hearts Over Fences glows against the

Author: James C. Wofford
Publisher: Interpet Publishing
Keywords: riders, points, equestrian, compass, gymnastics
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2001-12-01
List price: $14.99
ISBN-10: 190066738X
ISBN-13: 9781900667388

U.S. Three-Day Event Team veteran James Wofford shares his secrets for training great jumpers. He assures riders that horses who are taught to jump using a gymnastic system soon become confident and efficient over fences. He carefully details how to train young horses using gymnastics—clearly illustrating how to set up each grid. He also provides a systematic sequence explaining which gymnastic to use when, depending on the horse’s level of training and the rider’s focus, whether it be cross country or show jumping. Exercises are given to help correct existing bad jumping habi

Author: Karen L. Davis
Publisher: Howell Book House
Keywords: library, equestrian, howell, dressage, deciphering
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2005-09-16
List price: $24.99
ISBN-10: 0764578200
ISBN-13: 9780764578205

The definitive guide to dressage--the art, science, and secrets of graceful horsemanship for riders who want to exude natural elegance in the saddle Dressage has been described as "a beautiful ballet on horseback." It embodies an innate grace, a seemingly effortless flow, and an easy harmony between horse and rider. Dressage elevates riding from a sport to an art form. One of the fastest growing equestrian sports in America, it appeals to competitive riders as well as those who simply want to improve their mounts and their skills. Because the principles of dressage encompass the

Author: Kate Luxmoore
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Keywords: press, landlinks, sports, equestrian, introduction
Number of Pages: 176
Published: 2008-04
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0643094792
ISBN-13: 9780643094796

This is not another "how to ride" book, its purpose is to help parents and riders who are new to the world of equestrian sports or those changing from one type of competition to another.The major disciplines are covered in four separate chapters: hacking/showing, dressage,showjumping and eventing. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction to the discipline showing how it originated and its current status. A detailed description of the discipline follows including types and classes of horses, types and levels of competition, who runs the competitions, which rules apply and how the competiti

Author: Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt LMT
Publisher: Howell Book House
Keywords: equestrian, library, howell, horse, evaluation, fitness
Number of Pages: 272
Published: 2008-06-16
List price: $39.99
ISBN-10: 0470192291
ISBN-13: 9780470192290

This guide helps horse owners, riders, and trainers at all levels learn how to assess any horse’s fitness, strengths, and weaknesses. If you’re buying a horse, this will help you pre-assess prospects before getting the complete veterinary examination. If you own a horse, these techniques will help you better understand your horse’s aptitudes, customize a training program, identify signs of strain, and provide better care for your horse. Features step-by-step instructions and almost 200 photos and drawings showing the proper positioning and approach for the techniques describe

Author: Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt LMT
Publisher: Howell Book House
Keywords: equestrian, library, howell, guide, massage, practical, equine
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2007-03-06
List price: $29.99
ISBN-10: 0470073381
ISBN-13: 9780470073384

A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage reference Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes: * An introduction to equine anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology * Practical information on stretching and hydrotherapy * Four new chapters covering equine myofascial massage, Equine TMJ (tem