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Renowned wild horse ecologist Mary Ann Simonds provides a soup-to-nuts manual for stress-reduction in performance horses. Based on her 30-plus years of personal research and experience of wild horse ecology and domestic horse behaviour, as well as data provided by other equine scientists, readers will find a foundation of understanding related to the natural life cycle and history of the horse, from birth to forming friendships and families. The importance of gender, age, breed, culture, and hab...

The Tevis Cup, a 100-mile endurance ride through the Crystal Range of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is the granddaddy of endurance riding. It remains one of the best attended 100-mile endurance rides in the world, only recently surpassed by those in the Middle East offering monetary prizes. Endurance riding is recognized as one of the seven international equestrian disciplines, and much of the early organization of the sport arose from the Tevis Cup itself. Endurance riding tests a horse and ride...

The Allen Classic Series brings together in a collected edition important out-of-print works of equestrian scholarship, which would otherwise be inaccessible to the dedicated enthusiast. Originally written and published in 1949, Academic Equitation was considered by dressage experts to be the most important contribution to classical training in the twentieth century. This book was intended as a preparation for international dressage competitions but is far more than this. It discusses the sub...

Winning showing classes is an art and a science - a magic mixture of talent, experience and hard work. In a unique format this book collects advice, tips and salutary lessons from some of the most successful performers on the showing scene. Share the secrets of big names such as Lynn Russell, Kate Moore, Robert Oliver and Julia Woods. Find out how to choose the right horse or pony and how to produce it to perfection. Learn how to feed, school and turn out your potential star so that you maximize...

An exploration of Tai Chi as it relates to riding and to developing a mind-body connection both on and off the horse.

Showing Native Ponies examines the wide range of opportunies open to mountain and moorland ponies and explains the classes and judging criteria. Advice is given on show preparation, conditioning and training for the show ring as well as on specific care and turnout requirements for individual breeds. There are sections on shoeing, tack and correct dress of the handler or rider. Individual shows and ringcraft techniques are described, together with tips on how to maximize a pony's potential to pr...

"Teaching Basic Jumping", part of a series of instructional books published in association with the ABRS, is a book no teacher can afford to be without. The author discusses the qualities necessary in the instructor, the facilities, horses and equipment, the psychology of the pupil, as well as preparatory work and a progressive lesson plan. Difficulties are analysed and errors corrected, course building and cross-country riding are included as is sensible advice on falls. The author provides a s...

"Riding Western" introduces the newcomer to the basics of Western riding, including the conversion of the 'English' horse and rider. Every aspect of this style of riding, the equipment, the clothing and the Spanish nomenclature is carefully explained, as is the history and reasoning behind it.

The name of Jennie Loriston-Clarke has become a legend in the equestrian world. But behind her successes in the international dressage arena and as a trainer, breeder and producer of top-class competition horses lies the story of an extraordinary life as part of an extraordinary family. Her mother, Anne Bullen, was equally gifted as an artist and a horsewoman. She and her husband, Jack, gave Jennie a love and understanding of animals, determination and strength of character - all of which have s...

"Know Your Horse Inside Out" shows how by understanding the way tensions and blocks affect your horse, you can take steps to improve every aspect of his life safely and effectively. Practical and hands-on, this guide will take you step-by-step through the exercises and bodywork that will allow you and your horse to break free of nagging problems and enjoy the benefits of better health and a happier relationship. With useful tips on how to help your horse stay sound, recover from an injury and ho...

Follow the adventures of Mr. Carteret as he journeys abroad with fellow Americans, proposes marriage and loses, meets old friends and outrages new ones. No matter what he is doing, Mr. Carteret never fails to amuse-even when tweaking the noses of those around him as he tells the story of how Mr. Caswell received his Medal of Honor.

Drawing on her vast experience, Sallie Walrond has written a handbook that will be of inestimable value and universal interest to all those involved with carriage driving, be they judges, competitors or spectators. Starting with judging procedure, the author then systematically explains the judging of every conceivable class including carts, coaches, mountain and moorland, donkeys, junior Whips, disabled drivers and horse driving trails. The judging systems and classes of the United States, Aust...

Sylvia Stanier's treatise on long reining was first published in 1972 and has since become a standard work on the subject. Now revised and extended with more comprehensive diagrams, this invaluable book will assist a new generation of horse owners both to practise and to understand this most essential of basic training methods. The book begins with an explanation of basic anatomy and the value and purpose of long reining, and continues with a description of the necessary equipment and how to c...

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 instructor, colt starter, recreational rider, or avid competitor. It promises improved understanding of what a horse is telling you, and provides simple replies you can use to tell him that you hear him, you get it, and you have ideas you want to share...