Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780851319674
Author: Britta Schoffmann

The knowledge of equine biomechanics turns horse training and riding teaching into a completely logical process.In this work, Karin Blignault investigates the horse's natural methods of performing movements and compares this with the movements he performs in dressage and jumping. Examining each individual gait and movement - including lateral work, piaffe, passage, flying changes - the author highlights the biomechanical difficulties the horse encounters in his effort to please the rider, gives suggestions to riders and trainers on how to overcome these difficulties, and further gives judges pointers on how to recognize these problems.

Author Notes: Karin Blignault started riding in her early twenties and had competition success in showjumping, horse trials and dressage. She competes in high level dressage, teaches riding and participates in equestrian seminars. Having studied occupational therapy, Karin took a diploma in the education of children with learning difficulties and then studied neuro-developmental therapy. Following this she went on to lecture on the development of visual perception and learning theory. Karin became increasingly aware of the parallels between communication techniques and the facilitation of movement in disabled children, and the key concepts of classical equitation. Further exploration of these parallels, in which she combined her knowledge of anatomy and neurology with her equestrian expertise, led to her writing the highly acclaimed Successful Schooling: Train Your Horse with Empathy, after which she produced Stretch Exercises for Your Horse.

Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780851319537
Author: Karin Blignault

The book includes: the five stages of the horse's jump (approach, take-off, jump, landing, departure); the effects of the rider's position (i.e. what happens when the rider is tight with the reins, sits down too quickly, moves too quickly over a fence, or is in front of the movement or left behind it); fences to improve the horse's jump; overcoming typical problems and faults; flatwork exercises to improve the horse's canter and turning ability; pole work; grids and related distance; influencing the canter lead over a fence; building and riding courses; indoor cross-country practice; tables of distances; and notes on fence building.

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781872119953
Author: Melissa Troup

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Format: Spiral Bound
Number of Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780470047453
Author: Susan E. Harris
Author Notes: Susan E. Harris is an internationally known clinician, riding teacher, author, and artist. She appears regularly at horse expos in the U.S. and abroad. She has taught all seats and styles of riding, and has trained, shown, and prepared horses and riders for competition in many equestrian disciplines. She is the author and illustrator of Horse Gaits, Balance, and Movement, Grooming to Win (both previous editions), the three United States Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship, and three other USPC guides (all Howell Book House).

This beautifully illustrated book profiles the most popular horse breeds, from the diminutive ponies and multitude of light horses to the eye-catching colour breeds and gentle giant draft horses. With descriptions of each breed, accompanied by exquisite photographs, this survey of horse breeds the world over constitutes an essential visual referance for anyone with an interest in horses.

Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780760332658
Author: Samantha Johnson

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 356
ISBN: 9780643065987
Author: Peter Huntington, Jane Myers, Elizabeth Owens

A horse that is light in hand is proof of the highest order that the will of the rider and horse are truly one. Simply, lightness is born of trust. Ellen Schuthof's training of horses is different from other trainers, in that it emphasizes first the comfort, security and happiness of the horse. She stages short lessons to engage the horse's attention and cooperation. If the horse becomes confused, she immediately asks him to 'go back in time' to a point where he has mastered a task, and asks him to perform that task so as to restore his confidence. The horse finishes the short lesson unstressed, full of enthusiasm and pride in his new accomplishments, and with an ever deepening bond with his trainer.

Author Notes: ELLEN SCHUTHOF-LESMEISTER trained at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez, Spain, and currently studies with two Portuguese masters. She studied for over two years with Danish Baroque trainer Bent Branderup, a renowned master of in-hand work. Schuthof and her husband own and run a training facility near Amsterdam. Internationally-published equestrian journalist KIP MISTRAL is a lifelong horsewoman. She has taught composition and technical writing at college level, and written over 75 articles for equine publications in the past several years. Mistral resides with her Andalusian stallion in Arizona.

Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780851319698
Author: Ellen Schuthof-Lesmeister

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 180
ISBN: 9781904057444
Author: Bryn Parry

In Horses of a Lifetime, famous and not-so-famous personalities describe their most memorable horses, recalling their gretest, their most poignant, and sometimes their most fearsome mements. There are many great names such as Dick Francis, Monty Robertsm Mark Todd, David Hunt, John Whittaker, The Duke of Edinburgh, Frankie Dettori, Peter Scudamore, Michael Farrin, but it is the horses, their horses of a lifetime, who are the stars.

Author Notes: Adella Lithman has achieved her twin ambitions of having herown yard and riding her show hunters at Wembley. She is also a judge on three panels.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 0 85131 728 6
Author: Adella Lithman

Author Notes: Gillian Higgins is a professional equine sports therapist with her own equine massage and manipulation business. She has a first class Equine Business Management degree and holds qualifications in human sports and remedial massage. In 2006 she began a lecture demonstration programme, Horses Inside Out, to great acclaim. Gillian lives in Gloucestershire.

Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780715329924
Author: Gillian Higgins

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781872119533
Author: Jennie Loriston-Clark

This step-by-step guide to both lungeing others and being lunged unveils the secrets behind the most beautiful - and functional - riding in the world. By combining traditional mounted exercises with yoga, conscious breath work, and hands-on bodywork, Linda Benedik's unique rider-lungeing programme helps the rider create a personal balance that leads to a deeper connection with the horse while at the same time developing a stable, correct, elegant and independent seat - every rider's goal.

Author Notes: Linda Benedik is an internationally known equestrian author, clinician, trainer, and riding instructor. She is the founder of 'Harmony With Horses', a unique programme that blends mind-body practices with classical horsemanship, and the author of the acclaimed book, Yoga for Equestrians, as well as the two-part instructional video series, Yoga & Riding. She resides on California's Gold Coast in San Buenaventura where she freelances as a private equestrian trainer for an exclusive clientele in the Los Angeles region. She also travels to teach various classical riding and yoga clinics each year.

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 248
ISBN: 9780851319599
Author: Linda Benedik

"The horse owners first line of defence against this dreaded disease’" - Ireland’s Equestrian

Navicular Syndrome is one of the most common, and sometimes one of the most frustrating causes of lameness in performance horses. Navicular lameness is caused by the pain associated with the compression of an inflamed bone and related structures. In its mildest form it will limit performance, but at the worst it can kill a sale or end a career. It will never go away and it will usually worsen over time. However, it can often be effectively managed with proper diagnosis, medical therapy and therapeutic trimming and shoeing. The navicular bone is located within the hoof, just behind the coffin joint formed between the short pastern and coffin bones. It is held in place by the impar and the suspensory navicular ligaments and the tendon of the deep digital flexor muscle which runs behind and under navicular bone and attaches to the coffin bone. The space between the deep digital flexor tendon and the navicular bone is protected by a fluid filled sac called the navicular bursa.

In navicular syndrome, any of these structures may become inflamed and painful. Functionally, the navicular bone bears part of the horse's weight and it acts as a fulcrum for the deep digital flexor tendon. When the leg is in weight bearing position and forward motion is initiated, the deep digital flexor muscle contracts, pulls on its tendon and transmits tremendous pressure to the related tendon, bursa, bone and joint. In navicular syndrome it is the pressure on the inflamed structures which causes the pain and lameness. Although it is not an uncommon cause of lameness, it can be difficult to make a definitive diagnosis of navicular syndrome. It can cause intermittent or shifting lameness, it can appear to be a suspensory injury of shoulder lameness, or it can simply be difficult to prove that all the pain originate from navicular structures. This book has been written to help clear up many of the concerns and misconceptions that surround navicular syndrome in the horse - a condition that is often diagnosed even when such an interpretation isn't warranted. The author describes what the condition is (and what it is not), how it develops, and, most importantly, how to participate in and understand the diagnosis and various treatments. Findings on causes and treatments are also included.

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781872119472
Author: David Ramey

While they use different terms, both Pilates and dessage share an emphasis on the torso, or "Powerhouse" in Pilates-speak, and achieving core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility. The exercises in the book have been taken from over 500 Pilates exercises and have been specifically chosen to best suit the needs of the dressage rise. Clear photos and detailed instructions clarify each exercise.

An essential read for any serious student of dressage.

REVIEWS

'Get the feel for common dressage principles through this popular exercise method.' Exclusive book excerpt USDF Connection

'Of immense practical value to a dressage rider. This book gives exercises that can be done at home and are particularly relevant to the rider.' British Dressage

'Get back into shape with this great book, which teaches you how to build core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility - all of which are vital for riding.' Horse and Rider

The first edition of this classic was one of the best books written on the sport of eventing. This revised edition is even better. Guidance and advice through the levels, especially for those without the resources for extensive training with professionals.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780939481521
Author: Sally O'Connor

In the rider - balance, effectiveness, accuracy, co-ordination, forward planning, feel, and the ability to see a stride when jumping. The book is divided into groups of related exercises, each accompanied by a full description, the relevant aids, teaching hints, and advice on remedying typical faults. Exercises include: loops and circles; movements with transitions; work on diagonal lines; moving away from the leg; leg yield; developing canter; counter canter; shoulder-in; jumping exercises over grids, doubles and related distances. This book is the follow-up to "School Exercises for Flatwork and Jumping".

Publisher: Kenilworth
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 94
ISBN: 9781872119380
Author: Islay Auty

The aim of Realize Your Horse’s True Potential is to enable the average owner, rider and trainer to improve the general ability and performance of any horse no matter what his or her age, whether the ultimate purpose is general recreational riding, riding club activities, eventing, showjumping, dressage or endurance. The author looks at the strengths and weaknesses inherent in different types of conformation, and suggests ways in which riders can minimize the effects of any weakness while recognizing the limitations. The emphasis throughout the book is on what can be achieved; no horse has absolutely perfect conformation but almost every horse can be helped, through correct care, training and riding, to overcome such limitations as nature has imposed on them, and to become fitter, healthier, happier and more versatile as a result, thus enhancing the rider’s enjoyment. Every horse owner, rider and trainer will benefit fro the study of his immensely practical, fascinating and ground breaking book.

Author Notes: Lesley Skipper writes about equestrian matters and Russian history. She is a liaison member of the Classical Riding Club, and is a regular contributor to the Club’s quarterly Newsletter. Her previous book Inside Your Horse’s Mind has been accepted as the set book for the Equine Behaviour Course at the Damelin School in South Africa

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 256
ISBN: 85131 814 2
Author: Lesley Skipper
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At the same time the techniques aim to offer the rider security, stability and effectiveness in the saddle. This title sets out to simplify "Ride With Your Mind" methods and to provide a basic tool-kit for the acquisition of a truly independent seat in walk, trot and through transitions, on straight lines, turns and circles - and, importantly, how to make corrections when things don't go exactly to plan. Mary explains how to use the hands, legs and body correctly, and gives the ingredients for perfect contact. In each section, the instruction is backed up by practical self-tests and exercises to ensure success, and there are ideas for troubleshooting during the learning process and in the future.

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781872119526
Author: Mary Wanless