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HORSE BEHAVIOUR EXPLAINED
A general guide to understanding horse behaviour, how the horse learns and how horse handlers can adjust their behaviour to avoid creating anxiety in the horse. The author begins by providing an overview of the evolution of the horse and the consequences of domestication. She goes on to provide a very detailed description of normal equine behaviour and its impact on husbandry and training. This is followed by the causes of abnormal and undesirable behaviour in the stable, handling and when being ridden. The author links difficulties arising from the management of horses today with the natural behaviour of the horse and recommends therapeutic, as well as training, methods for horses exhibiting behavioural problems.The central theme of this book is prevention or cure of undesirable behaviour through understanding making this book useful to anyone who routinely works with horses, and is concerned with equine well being. 224 pages, hardcover.
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VICTORIA FERGUSON "THE COMPLETE HORSE HERBAL"
Renowned horse herbalist Victoria Ferguson shares her wealth of knowledge in this fantastic new book. Contains 400 pages of detailed information on how to understand & heal equine ailments, and design natural feeding programs. Contains 40 case histories and over 80 colour photographs.
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HORSEMAN'S VETERINARY ENCYCLOPEDIA
The highly acclaimed reference on equine medical treatment & preventative care.
It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur, but also to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible. Acclaimed when first published in 1977, and now thoroughly updated with the latest veterinary advances, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive approach to equine health, discussing disease, unsoundness, and other problems according to the parts of the horse's body: injuries and lameness; foot and hoof care, parasites, skin & coat care, colic and other sicknesses, infectious diseases, dental care, and the circulatory, respiratory and reproductive systems.
As a practical handbook for the owner and as a guide to working with the veterinarian and farrier, this book is an indispensable tool for every home and stable.
700 pages, paperback.
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PAT COLEBY - NATURAL HORSE CARE
In Natural Horse Care, Pat Coleby includes the latest information on natural care and management of horses. She explains the important roles of correct feed rations, vitamins and minerals in the health of horses and details practical and inexpensive ways of avoiding and curing health problems.
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MANAGING HORSES ON SMALL PROPERTIES
A few horses on a small property on the fringes of a city or town somewhere is a dream shared by many people. Managing horses on small properties shows how to combine sustainable land management practices with a style of horse keeping that will protect the health and well-being of your horses, as well as the land and its wildlife.
Good property management does not need to be an expensive undertaking. Improved pasture means less feed bills, reduced mud or dust improves a horses health & reduces vet bills. Better manure management turns a liability into an asset.
This is a practical book written with a minimum of jargon, especially for those who are new to horse ownership and small properties. It will deliver real benefits to the landholder, including: reduced horse keeping costs, better welfare of horses, increased productivity, and improved land management practices.
212 pages, paperback.
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101 HORSEKEEPING TIPS
Simple Strategies for a Safer & More Efficient Stable. Safety, efficiency, and cleanliness are the hallmarks of every well-run stable. 101 Horsekeeping Tips shares both time-honoured and innovative stable management and veterinary approaches and methods to improve the day-to- day functioning of your barn. Your horses will be safer, healthier, and happier while you make your own work easier and more enjoyable. Whether you run a large training facility or keep a couple of ponies in the backyard, this is a book you and your horses can't afford to be without. Author Jessie Shiers has been riding and caring for horses for fifteen years.
192 pages, paperback.
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THE COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HORSES - JOSEE HERMSEN
The Complete Encyclopedia of Horses is an invaluable guide to understanding these beautiful and powerful animals. Clearly organised for quick reference, the book covers topics such as riding, dressage, showjumping, driving, and western riding, and also guides the reader through purchasing and caring for a horse.
The book's wealth of useful information is complemented by over a thousand lavish colour photographs, making it a valuable and essential addition to any horse lover's library.
312 pages, hard cover.
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RIDE SMART
Because of his 20-plus years' experience ranching and rodeoing, Cameron is known as the "Cowboy's Clinician." With his original, entertaining and motivational style, he's regularly sought by television, radio, magazines, fairs, ranch rodeos, concerts, universities and many celebrities. Under one title, Craig Cameron brings together a thorough look at horses and good, solid horsemanship skills that suit both novice and experienced riders. Paperback, 224 pages.
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HORSE SMARTS FOR THE BUSY RIDER
This book contains more than two hundred "bites" of information on riding, training, stable management, and horse care from leading experts. Each combines the expertise of a leading authority with Lamb's crisp commentary. Topics range from riding and training to stable management, veterinary matters, breeds, disciplines, and more. Informative, stimulating, and often controversial, Rick Lamb's Horse Smarts for the Busy Rider provides insights in small bites that can be enjoyed by anyone interested in horses. Rick Lamb, host of The Horse Show syndicated radio programs, is heard on more than 120 radio stations. He is co-author of The Revolution in Horsemanship. He and his wife, Diana, live in Phoenix, Arizona, where they raise and train their own horses.
349 pages, paperback.
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THE BOOK OF MINIATURE HORSES
A guide to buying, breeding, training, showing & enjoying miniature horses. Although pony-like in appearance, miniature horses are nevertheless small, well-proportioned horses with refined features. The book of miniature horses is the perfect introduction to buying, keeping, enjoying and breeding these delightful creatures, and is full of essential information including:
- Historical background, required land and space, amount of care needed, where to look and what to pay.
- Tips on how to care for your miniature, including information on feeding, grooming, veterinary considerations and exercise.
- Non-competitive ways to enjoy ownership of minis as pets and companions.
- Behind-the-scenes show preparation and ribbon-winning tips for showmanship in hand, conformation, jumping, and even trail course classes.
- Instruction on training and driving a mini in harness.
136 pages, hard cover.
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MODERN HORSE BREEDING - A GUIDE FOR OWNERS
With the aid of two expert consultants - equine veterinary surgeon Janet Eley and Barrie Hosie, stud groom to the Duke of Roxburgh - Susan McBane has written a book for novice breeders who are fairly experienced with horses and ponies. Easy-to-read, reliable, and up-to- date, Modern Horse Breeding includes warnings about when to call in expert help, points out the signs of impending problems, and details the foaling process starting a month beforehand.
158 pages, paperback
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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP EXPLAINED
Highly respected and internationally acclaimed veterinarian Robert Miller reveals the secretes of behavioural psychology that create the bond between horse and rider.By following the easy-to-understand steps to in this practical volume, any rider can create a unique bond with their horse, beginning with the understanding that horses are not afraid of predators, but only of predatory behaviour - which humans can often inadvertently display.Presenting readers with practical information and new insights, this volume uses case histories to demonstrate the success that can be found with natural horsemanship, as well as the latest techniques and innovations. 186 pages, hardcover.
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THE LEGENDARY APPALOOSA
The legendary Appaloosa is a book for everyone, from the trail rider to the cutter, reiner to racer, rancher to rodeo fan, from breeder to exhibitor - to just the plain Appaloosa lover. Aside from the breed's distinctively unique colour patterns, that all-around ability is what makes the Appaloosa such an incredible subject. This book is a blend of interesting text an authentic photographs of the Appaloosa horse. Important events in Appaloosa history are covered, along with a wide range of the significant aspects of the breed. This book analyzes what the Appaloosa is and does, and where it is in today's horse world. 191 pages, hardcover.
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BARREL RACING 101
Few equestrian sports are more exciting than barrel racing, in which horse and rider carve a lightning-fast cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, then gallop down to the finish line. Time is measured in hundredths of seconds, and winners receive substantial prize money and the admiration and respect of fellow competitors and spectators alike. As thrilling as barrel racing is to watch, doing it is even more fun, as thousands of people are discovering every year. To help them--and you--get started, champion racer and internationally respected instructor and clinician Marlene McRae shares her program that has taken hundreds of her students to success in the arena, as well as to becoming educated horsemen and- women. Barrel Racing 101 is the perfect textbook for the sport. Study it and use it, and you're bound to finish at the top of your class. 224 pages, hardback.
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PAT PARELLI: RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU LOVE HORSES
Pat Parelli's journey from zero to hero. You do not have to be a Parelli enthusiast to get full enjoyment from this book. It's incredible to read the journey Pat has made from a horse-mad youngster to mentor for so many horse-owners; from a traditional horse-trainer to a savvy horseman. Pat shares all of his highs and lows and through it all you realise he never lost sight of his dream - which is an inspiration to all of us. Anecdotes from friends, family and highly respected horsemen give an insight to someone who has helped so many people yet still has both his feet planted firmly on the ground. Pat has a unique way to motivate people - it's too easy to say "I can't" - after reading Pat's story that will change to "I can". 203 pages, paperback.
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CALF ROPING - ROY COOPER
World champion Roy Cooper tells how to compete and win, and offers step-by-step instruction for the beginner in this event. Covers riding, roping, flanking & tying. 144 pages, paperback.
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PHOTOGRAPHING HORSES
How to capture the perfect Equine Image. This easy-to-use and easy-to-understand guide teaches you how to bypass technical considerations and learn to see horses in a new light, fine-tuning your observation skills to recognise photo opportunities, and discovering how to take best advantage of them. Regardless of whether you use a film, digital, or video camera to shoot conformation, action, or art photos, you'll benefit from chapters on choosing and controlling the background, working with natural light, communicating with the horse's handler, and looking at the entire scene from the horse's perspective. You'll learn to circumvent common problems such as distortion, distracting background objects, camera shake, sun flare, and the "spaghetti approach". Groves shows how to take portraits of people and horses together, and includes tips for taking your camera on the trail. 208 pages, hard cover.
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HISTORY OF HORSE RACING
Horseracing has stood the test of time as a great sporting spectacle, with the capacity to stir deep emotions in the enthusiast. It remains as popular now as it was over 400 years ago, when the first official meeting took place in Britain. The `Sport of Kings' tests not only equines and humans, but marries both worlds together. A win is born of a team effort involving the horse itself, the jockey, the trainer and all others involved. This book offers the chance to ride in racing's very own time machine, visiting the most significant points in its long history. Revealed are the most picturesque venues, richest races, oldest racecourses, greatest battles, famous horses and shrewdest trainers. The Grand National, Cheltenham, Red Rum, Shergar, Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori, to name but a few. The recent growth of Internet betting is another subject woven into racing's colourful tapestry. It is a must read for any horse racing enthusiast.
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BACKYARD HORSEKEEPING
Experienced backyard horse keeper Joan Fry leads the prospective horse owner through the process of assessing suitable land; choosing a veterinarian and farrier; constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and arena; purchasing a horse; and feeding and care. Of special value to both novice and experienced owners are the sections on feed, which take into account the most up- to-date nutrition research, and training the horse for safe and enjoyable trail riding. Written with encouraging cheer and plenty of "horse sense," Backyard Horsekeeping leads the way to maintaining and enjoying your own horse on your own property.
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