Threshold Picture Guide

4 primary works • 9 total works

Fields and Fencing

by Mary Gordon-Watson

Published 1 May 1988

Field Management

by Mary Gordon-Watson

Published 1 January 1998

A guide to the management of horse and pony paddocks and fencing. Chapters cover every aspect of field management from poisonous plants and how to recognise and eradicate them to palatable grasses and herbs. Field care with routine maintenance, weed control and grazing management are also included.

Sheds and Shelters

by Toni Webber

Published 1 October 1989

This is number thirteen in a series of books designed with the first-time horse owner in mind. Author and artist have worked in close collaboration to produce an easy to follow guide to the requirements of horse shelters and storage sheds. The concise text and clear, specially commissioned colour drawings should enable even the complete newcomer, perhaps with a little assistance, to build, equip or erect a variety of simple field shelters, and forage and tack stores.

Safety

by Toni Webber

Published 1 October 1989

This is number fourteen in a series of books designed with the first-time horse owner in mind. Author and artist have worked in close collaboration to produce simple guidelines on safety for riders and owners. The concise text and clear, specially commissioned colour drawings should enable even the complete newcomer to avoid some of the all-too-common problems and accidents associated with riding and keeping horses.


Over 95 full-colour illustrations
Hats Boots and shoes Back protectors
Approaching and handling horses
Saddlery and tack
Safety in stable and field
Road safety
Trailer and horsebox safety
Tying up and tethering
Safety in competition
Emergency action
Simple first aid

Making Your Own Jumps

by Mary Gordon-Watson

Published 1 June 1998

A step-by-step guide to building your own show jumps and cross country fences. Chapters include various types of show jumps, jumping course plans, basic construction and ditches, banks, steps and water.

Mounted Games

by Toni Webber

Published 1 February 2006

A guide to mounted games and the special skills needed by riders and their ponies. Chapters cover all aspects from the ideal mounted games pony and games of speed and precision to making your own games and equipment and taking part in competitions. There is also a section on correct tack and clothing and vaulting.

Stables and Shelters

by Mary Gordon-Watson and Toni Webber

Published 1 January 1998

Straightforward advice on stables and field shelters for horses and ponies. Chapters include stable types, selecting a suitable site, layout and size, stable fittings, maintenance, and field shelter construction and flooring.

Feet and Shoes

by Toni Webber

Published 1 January 1998

A step-by-step guide to the horse's foot and the principles for correct shoeing. Chapters include evolution and anatomy of the foot, the unshod foot, foot balance and shoeing process, types of shoe and laminitis and other foot problems.

Mouths and Bits

by Toni Webber

Published 1 February 1998

A step-by-step guide to the horse's mouth and the principles of bitting. Chapters contain the teeth and ageing, the tongue, care of the mouth, the types of bits, the action of the bit and bitting problems. A section on bitless bridles is also included.