Horses category: 2325 books
Whole Heart, Whole Horse
Building Trust Between Horse and Rider
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2009
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...
Horses with a Mission
Extraordinary True Stories of Equine Service
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2010
With twenty-one dramatic true stories of courageous, loyal, and loving horses who found their life's purpose, this book reveals the wonders possible when both humans and horses are encouraged and allowed to follow their best instincts. The heroic equines you will meet include: Molly, a pony who survived...
Healed by Horses
A Memoir
Language: English
Release Date: February 22, 2011
Carole Fletcher's story opens on a November morning in 1975. She began this day as a striking young teacher in a happy relationship; a horse lover and car enthusiast -- ultimately, a young woman eager for what lay ahead. But a gasoline explosion changed all that, leaving her with second- and third-degree...
Horse, Follow Closely
Native American Horsemanship
Language: English
Release Date: July 24, 2012
The bible of North American Horsemanship, Horse, Follow Closely is GaWaNi Pony Boy’s signature title about the relationship training methods that are steeped in common sense and the age-old wisdom of his Native American ancestors. Of mixed blood Tsa-la-gi, GaWaNi Pony Boy was able to conceive his...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Horses
The Inside Track on the Care and Grooming of the Most Common Breeds
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2003
The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Horses will introduce new and prospective owners to every aspect of buying, riding, grooming, handling, stabling, training and caring for horses. Readers will learn about the various horse breeds, what to wear while riding, how to saddle and mount a horse, and how to choose the right vet.
by James C. Wofford
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2001
This clearly illustrated manual aims to help riders teach their horses how to jump in the most efficient and correct way possible. This book also offers problem-solving tips for retraining old horses who have developed bad habits.
Women Are from Venus and So Are Their Horses
A Grown Man's Musings on the Opposite Sex in the Saddle
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2010
The world of horsemanship is teeming with women and girls who are totally devoted to their trusty steeds. Often, fathers or husbands are involved as well, dragged unwillingly and unknowingly into this alternate reality. One such man is the author of this book, whose life revolves entirely around his...
by Keith Hosman
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: July 27, 2013
"Old doesn't mean out-dated."• Annotated with thoughts for the modern horseman• Includes 5 original chapters by John Lyons Certified Trainer Keith Hosman• In all, 44 tricks plus an addendum containing a fix for "Biting Horses"This book brings together public domain material...
Horse Wise
Thinking Outside the Stall Other Lessons I Learned from My Horse
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2004
Horses teach life's great lessons--keep it simple, learn to think differently, lead by respect, not dominance, consider the horse's (other person's) perspective. Horse Wise is full of horse sense and human common sense. Horsewoman and author Cheryl Kimball uses endearing real-life stories of working...
by Keith Hosman
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2012
Begging your horse to enter the trailer is frustrating at best. Forcing your horse into the trailer is dangerous. And, unfortunately, you can't just leave the little bugger there at the fairgrounds, so you're stuck. Who needs the aggravation?
The next time you're running late for a show and...
by Preston M. Burch
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Preston M. Burch, considered one of America’s most distinguished horsemen, summarizes his observations in this book in logical progression, for the benefit of both the novice horseman and the experienced professional.
His approach to training Thoroughbreds is eminently practical, and readers...
It's Not I Who Seek the Horse, the Horse Seeks Me
My Path to an Understanding of Equine Body Language
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 2010
A true horseman's understanding of the rider's role as the horse's natural partner, and a unique insight into one man's outstanding training method
Emphasizing a nonviolent partnership between horses and humans, the training system presented in this book is an increasingly popular...
The United States Pony Clubs Manual of Horsemanship
Book 3: Advanced Horsemanship HB - A Levels
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2014
Updated and enhanced information on the most recent topics added to the Pony Club curriculum, including land conservation, horse health and safety, nutrition and veterinary topics, better organization and easy reference, and a full update of critical developments in riding, instruction, and competition.
This...
All About Horses -1
All About Horses., #1
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2015
Stories about cowboys and their horses, rescues, famous horse people, amazing feats, rags to riches tales, wartime heroes, champions, greats and near greats, legends and beloved favourites!