Horses

A new edition of a highly respected textbook and reference in the rapidly emerging field of equitation science. Equitation Science, 2nd Edition incorporates learning theory into ethical equine training frameworks suitable for riders of any level and for...

Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their big hearts and willingness to go the extra mile, Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partners in a host of disciplines. In this...

German Olympian Isabell Werth is one of the most successful horsewomen in the world. With six Olympic gold medals and scores of championship titles to her name, there are few who equal her on paper. But an equestrian's success is wholly dependent on the...

"In my eyes," says former French international dressage competitor Alizee Froment, "dressage is the journey to perfect communication and absolute harmony between horse and rider." Her own journey began on the backs of Shetland ponies under the watchful...

Since prehistory, horses have given us assistance, close companionship and artistic inspiration. Horses offer everything from practical help to brisk exercise to the sheer exhilaration of galloping together across open country. They provide...

THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR'A beautiful and thoughtful exploration of the role of the horse in creating our world' James Rebanks'Scintillating, exhilarating ... you have never read a book like it ... a new way of considering history'...

Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit. Explaining how conformation relates to structure and function, Heather Smith Thomas shows you how to identify a horse's desirable...

From the Family - pushy mother, long suffering father and sensitive daughter to the Nervous Adult Learner, The Yard Know It All and Dressage Diva it pays to know and understand your owner. Only this way can one truly maintain a well trained and...

From the Family - pushy mother, long suffering father and sensitive daughter to the Nervous Adult Learner, The Yard Know It All and Dressage Diva it pays to know and understand your owner. Only this way can one truly maintain a well trained and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570767210Author Sigrid Sch peFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Trafalgar SquarePublisher Trafalgar SquareWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 188mm...

Offering a wide variety of ideas to spice up training routines, this handbook provides fresh exercises for practicing classical-riding basics. Dressage fundamentals are indispensable for keeping a horse fit and healthy, but forcing them to go through the...

Expert advice and practical information on horse breeding for all mare owners. In this completely revised and updated reference, author Peter Rossdale explains in simple language the biological functions upon which horse reproduction is based, giving...

The new edition of this introductory-level textbook continues to offer a concise and approachable bridge between student lecture notes and more detailed clinical reference works. All aspects of equine medicine, surgery and reproduction are covered in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780470073384Author Jean-Pierre HourdebaigtFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint John Wiley & Sons LtdPublisher Turner Publishing CompanyDimensions(mm) 235mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993669606Author Kathy FarrokhzadFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Full Circle EquestrianPublisher Full Circle EquestrianWeight(grams)...

Is My Horse in Pain? is an invaluable resource for all equestrians. The secrets of equine body language are unveiled, enabling readers to interpret the subtle messages hidden within the horse’s gestures, postures and gaits. This book helps readers to...

What does it mean to be a horse? The definitive and bestselling book explaining the mysteries of the horse using insights of modern science.What makes a winning racehorse? How intelligent are horses? What are horses trying to tell us when they stamp...

As much as dogs, cats, or any domestic animal, horses exemplify the vast range of human-animal interactions. Horses have long been deployed to help with a variety of human activities-from racing and riding to police work, farming, warfare, and...

Understanding your horse's behavior is an essential aspect of creating a mutual bond of trust, respect, and friendship. In a handy question-and-answer format, Dr. Jessica Jahiel explains the language and logic of how horses learn and communicate,...

Lungeing and Long-Reining, published in association with The British Horse Society, is a step-by-step guide to training, exercising and suppling horses from the ground, written by Britain's leading exponent of the art. The book begins with advice on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781873580929Author Dorothy MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Whittet Books LtdPublisher Whittet Books Ltd

"Hickman's Farriery" was first published in 1977 and has since been completely revised and updated to bring it into line with the latest developments in this field. The new edition demonstrates how traditional skills can be combined with modern science...

Eastern philosophy enters the stables in this unique guide to horsemanship. Allan Hamilton describes how horses understand and respond to the flow of vital energy around them. They use this energy, called chi, to communicate with their herd, express...

Keeping your own horses requires dedication, hard work, and a sincere interest in the well-being of your animals. This practical guide shows you how to design efficient facilities and establish effective maintenance routines so that your horses can stay...

Plants, Potions and Oils for Horses takes a new look at some old remedies, together with some contemporary alternative therapies to offer the horse owner some simple but safe treatments for common horse ailments. Topics covered in this new book include:...

Good nutrition is essential for a strong and healthy horse. Here are in-depth explorations on the benefits of additives and herbal supplements inform Worth's dietary approach toward treating common health problems that include colic, cribbing, Cushing...

Eventing Explained is a unique, all round view of how to start eventing for riders of all ages wanting to compete in their first affiliated Horse Trials. Packed with top tips and exercises for riders in all three phases, it is an ideal aid for parents or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952559952Author Dion RosserFormat HardbackPage Count 106Imprint PrimastaPublisher PrimastaWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

Horses need grass. It plays a vital part in their nutrition, health and well-being, and good grassland management results in a cost-effective way of feeding them. However, all too often horses at grass are either poorly managed or managed according to...

In athletics as in architecture, form follows function, and nowhere is that truth more important than in equestrian sports. The better a horse's conformation (how the animal measures up to, or "conforms," to the ideal standards of its breed or type), the...

From the author of 'enchanting' If Clouds Were Sheep comes a new tale of family and the call of the farming life. Young mum and shepherdess Sue Andrews is working hard to make ends meet while she and husband Aubrey raise two small children on their...

Want to know the best ways to care for your horse? Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies gives you up-to-the-minute guidance on keeping horses healthy at all stages of life. It provides the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781471659188Author Josepha GuillaumeFormat PaperbackPage Count 348Imprint Lulu Press IncPublisher Lulu Press IncWeight(grams) 417gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

An entertaining and inspiring autobiography. In 2008, 26-year old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete, he suffered both a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving...

New in paperback for 2022, this book aims to show how - and why- the horses muscles work and explains how this knowledge can be put to good use in all aspects of horse care and riding. Using her own careful anatomical drawings, Sara Wyche studies the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781577315063Author Amelia KinkadeFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library

A comprehensive guide, to feeding a horse or pony, this is the-only complete reference book designed to simplify nutrition for the average-horse owner without leaving anything out.Book InformationISBN 9780715322093Author Ruth BishopFormat PaperbackPage...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982255612Author Megan Ayrault LmtFormat PaperbackPage Count 82Imprint Touch with Heart PressPublisher Touch with Heart PressWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857100757Author Mike ReadFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint PiXZ BooksPublisher PiXZ Books

Following the success of 'Healing for Horses', in this book, Margrit Coates explains how readers can learn to interact with equines on a deep level. She gives practical advice on how to tune into your horse and understand what he or she is trying to...