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The scales of training is a progressive training system that evolved from the teaching of the great riding masters of Italy, France and Germany. As a result of adopting this systematic approach to their training, today's top german riders are hugely...

A comprehensive how-to manual for applying Horse Speak principles to common training goals. In 2016 Sharon Wilsie's Horse Speak: The Equine-Human Translation Guide broke new ground for anyone who works with horses, providing a practical system to...

As an instructor it takes time to develop a repertoire of exercises to suit all ages and abilities. This book has the answer: it provides a wide range of ideas for lesson plans, with notes on how these can be adapted and developed for different levels of...

People lie, cheat, steal and even kill for a variety of reasons, one of which is to go motor racing, a particularly expensive and egotistical sport. This intriguing book, the result of years of research, encompasses not just those who have been 'driven...

Gamble is the latest Dick Francis novel and the first solo novel by Felix Francis.Nick Foxton once won the Grand National, but a terrible accident cut his racing career short. Years later, he is returning to Aintree - as a spectator - when he once more...

In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse's sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how...

Schooling your horse is fundamental to any equestrian activity, so getting it right is essential to you and your horse's progression. 101 Schooling Exercises enables you to plan the exercises you want to ride according to you and your horse's level of...

This new edition of the existing title The BHS Training Manual for the PTT incorporating the UKCC Level 2 ISBN 978-1-905693-26-9, has been revised and expanded to cover the latest syllabus which now consists of six units - two practical and four theory...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781930681408Author Kathleen CampFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint 14 Hands PressPublisher 14 Hands PressWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm *...

'A letter is handed to you. In broken English, it tells you that you must now vacate your farm; that this is no longer your home, for it now belongs to the crowd on your doorstep. Then the drums begin to beat.' As the land invasions gather...

This book is an invaluable guide to every aspect of horsemanship, with a fully illustrated directory of breeds of the world, step-by-step instructions on how to ride, and information about specialist equipment for both horse and rider. Over 60 breeds of...

Horse Speak is not a training method or technique it is a practical system for listening and talking to horses in their language, instead of expecting them to comprehend ours. Horse Speak can be used by anyone who works with horses, whether riding...

SHORTLISTED FOR BEST SPORTS WRITING AT THE 2024 SPORTS BOOK AWARDSIn parks, on downlands and heaths, by motorways, overlooking firths: the racecourses of Britain and Ireland are as various as the people you meet there. Some - Newmarket, Epsom, the...

Designed to help develop a bond between the horse and the trainer, which leads to greater trust and the ability to get the most from the relationship. This book includes step-by-step guides on how to improve the horse's suppleness, obedience and...

In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006 and 2008 and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916210103Author Hannah WestonFormat PaperbackPage Count 318Imprint Connection Training LtdPublisher Connection Training LtdWeight(grams)...

This book is about developing that 'perfect understanding'. Whether you practice dressage, hack, event or show, the improvement of your horse through an understanding of 'his' language, should allow him greater ability and confidence in all your work...

The moving true story of an ordinary Welsh woman who dreamed of breeding a race horse, and Dream Alliance, who defied the odds to become a champion and brought a community together.Janet Vokes was working behind the bar in her local working men's club in...

Simple to use and inexpensive to acquire, cones and poles are a valuable addition to the regular work you do with your horse, both on the ground and in the saddle, whatever your discipline or sport. Here you'll find ideas for using them as practical...

Absolute clarity is the aim with a new generation of revision guide for the 2020s. This guide has been expertly compiled and edited by subject specialists, highly experienced examiners and a good dollop of scientific research into what makes revision...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781738516506Author David HawkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint DAVID HAWKINSPublisher DAVID HAWKINS

The Definitive Guide to Betting on the All-Weather is a brand-new edition and the ultimate fans' guide. Written by David Bellingham, an expert Racing Post journalist with over 25 years' experience covering the All-Weather, it includes a wealth of his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993595103Author Hossein AmirsadeghiFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint TransGlobe Publishing LtdPublisher TransGlobe Publishing LtdWeight(grams) 2430g

An in-depth approach to developing your professional career pathway. This title introduces the practical element of cross-country jumping, further develops your lungeing technique and considers requirements and knowledge for management and care of the...

Bobbie the Wonder dog crossed more than 2,500 miles of plains, desert and mountains to find his way home - and became the inspiration for Lassie. Cher Ami the pigeon, despite being shot twice, delivered a message that saved the lives of 194 soldiers in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780933316317Author General Albert DecarpentryFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Xenophon Press LLCPublisher Xenophon Press LLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646012176Author Katja Bredlau-MorichFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Trafalgar SquarePublisher Trafalgar Square

Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness will have your horse looking and feeling his best with a series of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance his strength, stamina,...

How To Look Cool Whilst Learning Polo takes a very modern approach to the traditional game of polo. The author, SteveThompson, is a veteran polo instructor and professional player with over twenty years of teaching experience across the globe and this...

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time'One of the best Dick Francis books ever! You just cannot put down' 5***** Reader Review'Outstanding. The writing is excellent and the plots are engaging from...

Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. The recent Dutch immigrant recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry's modest farm on Long Island, he...

A guide to the practical aspects of keeping a pony at grass. Every aspect of horse care is covered from feeding, health and well being to the seasons, benefits and problems, and suitable rugs and headcollars. A section on catching, safe handling and...

Whilst the horse world is rich in descriptions that tell us what horse and rider should look like, we lack good information about exactly how to produce the desired results. Good horsemen ride well without knowing how they do it, and without...

It's one of the real sports that's left to us: a bit of danger and a bit of excitement, and the horses, which are the best thing in the world.' * HM The Queen Mother on National Hunt racing. This book traces how much National Hunt racing has changed...

"...a captivating book covering a wide spectrum of animal behaviour and species... this is a book to make you re-think the role of the female." -BBC Wildlife In the lion world, only the females hunt - because they do it best! The boss of a hyena...

This is the first volume in a series of course books for career students and exam candidates preparing for the Stage 1 exam of the British Horse Society. It includes an examination planner, in-text self-assessment questions, BHS syllabus checklist points...

A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKWINNER STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS 2020SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL PRIZE 2019'Such an addictive and likeable book...One of this year's best memoirs' The Telegraph'It's the resistance to the obvious narratives that...

Celebrating a Century of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe charts the history of Europe's - and arguably the world's - greatest horse race. Established in 1920 and staged in Paris on the Bois de Boulogne, the Arc is a truly international contest attracting...

The goal of a relaxed and willing horse crosses disciplines. Whether striving toward competitive goals in the show ring, working long hours on the ranch, or simply enjoying a leisurely trail ride, a horse that is supple in body, relaxed in mind, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781555664770Author Joe BackFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Bower HousePublisher Bower House