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Bits and Bitting - BOOK

Bits and Bitting

Bits and Bitting - A fully comprehensive yet essentially simple and attractive guide to bits and bitting, illustrating all types of bits and describing their correct fitting and use. There are sections on nosebands, reins and martingales. The ultimate reference book.

This comprehensive and easy to reference guide to bits and bitting covers all aspects of the subject including the difference types of bi, their correct fitting and action, sections on internal and external aids, assessing the structure if the horse’s head and how to measure and order bits. It contains 92 drawings and over 400 photographs in full colour, and is a fascinating, invaluable and attractive reference for all riders, horse owners and students.

Author Notes: Hilary Vernon has spent ten years in the saddlery trade advising clients on bits and their uses. Hilary is also a qualified riding instructor and a keen amateur whip. She is also at the moment helping to build a new saddlery.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 128
ISBN: 0 85131 725 1
Author: Hilary Vernon

Braiding Manes and Tails - BOOK

Braiding Manes and Tails

Next to riding, there's nothing horse people love more than to pamper and groom their horses. Particularly satisfying among grooming tasks, braiding manes and tails is a calming, centering routine, enjoyed equally by horse and rider. And, of course, handsome braids are a requirement for showing in many riding disciplines.

Horse trainer and instructor Charni Lewis brings the wonderful process of braiding to life in her clearly described, step-by-step guide to 30 beautiful braids. Helping the braider along are full-color photographs and detailed illustrations showing twists and turns that make each style unique and the hand positions necessary to hold those ropes of equine hair in place. To keep hands free for braiding, the book has a nail hole at the top of each page for easy hanging on a post or barn wall.
Lewis begins with detailed advice on choosing and using appropriate tools, preparing the horse, and creating a safe area in which to work. After a chapter on no-nonsense maintenance braids (used primarily to keep the horse neat and clean), she progresses through all the classic braids required for each riding discipline -- from a Diamond dressage braid to the Three-ribbon style favored for gaited show horses. Finally, Lewis lets loose with braids that are simply fun to do. She encourages readers to experiment with a Scalloped Hunter mane braid or a Fourstrand Weave for the tail. They look gorgeous, and when the novelty wears off, there are many more to try!

Format: Spiral Bound
Number of Pages: 151
ISBN: 9781580176996
Author: Charni Lewis

Cavelletti - BOOK

Cavelletti

The classic work on the schooling of horse and rider over ground poles. Written by an Olympic gold medallist widely regarded as one of the best all-round riders in the world. Demonstrates how to train any horse for jumping with the use of cavalletti with a chapter on gymnastic jumping by the author's daughter, Ingrid Klimke.

This revised and updated version of Reiner Klimke’s classic book on cavalletti work now has an extended section on gymnastic jumping by the author’s daughter, Ingrid Klimke. First published over 30 years, the original information on schooling horses over cavalletti is still valid today but the book also encompasses the changing face and requirements of the modern sport horse.

Author Notes: Reiner Klimke, who died in 1999, won the gold medal for dressage at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, and was five times European dressage champion. He was also chosen to represent Germany in the Olympic Games in Mexico in 1968 and Munich in 1972. Ingrid Klimke, an international trainer of dressage, showjumping and eventing horses, has been not only influenced by her father but also Fritz Ligges, Ian Miller and Anne Kursinski

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 144
ISBN: 85131 755 3
Author: Ingrid & Reiner Klimke

Centred Riding - BOOK

Centred Riding

This book’s publication 21 years ago caused a revolution in riding by demonstrating how good use of the body can make a world of difference to both rider and horse. The author is widely known for her innovative teaching philosophy stressing body awareness, the value of ‘soft eyes’, proper breathing, centring and balance, and her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony, working together naturally and without pain.

Author Notes: Sally taught riding professionally for ten years as a young woman, however moved on and it wasn’t until she retired at the age of 62 that she returned to teaching riding. She had an awareness of the body-mind connection and its importance to the mechanics of riding well. The book Centered Riding was published in 1985 and became one of the best-selling horse books of all time. It was followed by two popular videotapes in 1986. Sally began to travel both nationally and internationally to teaching Centered Riding. She formed the organization Centered Riding Inc, and since the organization began 1,000 instructors have been approved. Now aged 85 she no longer travels, but still teaches a few private lessons and some two-day clinics.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 288
ISBN: 0 85131 933 5
Author: Sally Swift

Centred Riding 2 - BOOK

Centred Riding 2

When Centered Riding was first published in 1985, it became one of the best-selling horse books of all time. Since then, the centered riding method has continued to evolve and the author has developed many new concepts, all of which are presented here with the aim of achieving a successful partnership in which horse and rider work efficiently together in joyful harmony.

Centered Riding is a way of educating the mind and body of the rider in order to achieve greater balance, harmony and communication with the horse. Sally Swift’s first book, Centered Riding revolutionised riding by demonstrating how good use of the body can make a world of difference to both rider and horse. Seventeen years later, the author has produced a remarkable sequel which shows how the Centered Riding method has continued to evolve and presents new concepts and fresh imagery, all designed to help, reward and inspire the rider. Centered Riding 2, not only does Sally Swift explain the ain tenets of her method for the benefit of the rider but also turns her attention to the horse, showing how it is possible to improve balance, musculature and way of going, with the result that horse and rider can work together efficiently and successfully in joyful harmony,

Format: Hardcover

Number of Pages: 208
ISBN: 0 85131 873 8
Author: Sally Swift

Courses for Horses - BOOK

Courses for Horses

Used by course designers, show officials, trainers and instructors everywhere, this is packed with practical advice on the basic principles of safe course building including indoor and outdoor courses, courses for horses and ponies, materials, construction, planning and measurements.

Christopher Coldrey’s message is that good courses make show jumping more interesting and rewarding for riders, horses and spectators. With this in mind, his new and much enlarged edition of Courses for Horses is packed with practical advice on such matters as how a horse jumps, the basic principles of safe course designing; the problems of indoor jumping; water obstacles; building courses for ponies; working hunters and horse trials; and planning and setting up courses from riding club level to CSIOs. As such it will be welcomed by course designers, riders, show officials, trainers and instructors everywhere.

Author Notes: Chrisopher Coldrey has been an international course designer for thirty years and has built courses in twelve countries on five continents. The first editions of this book was published in 1978, the year in which he won the coveted Wills Course Designer of the Year award. He has also competed as a show jumping rider in eight countries.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 176
ISBN: 0 85131 541 0
Author: Christopher Coldrey

Dressage School - BOOK

Dressage School - Demonstrated by Isabell Werth

A sourcebook full of movements and tips demonstrated by Olympian Isabell Werth. This book clearly illustrates how dozens of dressage moves are supposed to look, along with the correct aids for each exercise and how to apply them. It also describes the most common mistakes made by horses and riders and how to overcome them. A very useful guide for dressage riders.

Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780851319674
Author: Britta Schoffmann

Driving a Harness Horse - BOOK

Driving a Harness Horse

A revised and enlarged edition of this step-by-step guide takes the reader through the complexities of horse, harness, vehicle, clothing and driving technique. It is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand, illustrated guide containing everything the novice needs to know in order to take up the reins.

Author Notes: Sallie Walrond L.H.H.I. is an international carriage driving judge who, since the age of nine, has been involved in many fields of equitation. Mrs. Walrond is a Council Member, Judge, Examiner and instructor for the British Driving Society, and is an Honorary Member of several driving societies in America, Australia and New Zealand where, in addition to the UK and Europe, she has judged, demonstrated and lectured. In 1991 she was awarded The British Driving Society Medal of Honour for services to carriage driving.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 192
ISBN: 0 85131 861 4
Author: Sallie Walrond

Encyclopaedia of Carriage Driving

This invaluable reference book presents information on every aspect of driving, horses, vehicles, harness and competition. An essential reference book for every driver at any level. With delightful line illustrations by Anne Grahame Johnstone.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 320
ISBN: 0 85131 446 5
Author: Sallie Walrond
Author Notes: Sallie Walrond L.H.H.I. is an international carriage driving judge who, since the age of nine, has been involved in many fields of equitation. Mrs. Walrond is a Council Member, Judge, Examiner and instructor for the British Driving Society, and is an Honorary Member of several driving societies in America, Australia and New Zealand where, in addition to the UK and Europe, she has judged, demonstrated and lectured. In 1991 she was awarded The British Driving Society Medal of Honour for services to carriage driving.

Equine Biomechanics - BOOK

Equine Biomechanics

By understanding how the horse's biomechanics works and how to influence it, most of the misunderstanding between horse and rider is avoidable, and the vast majority of schooling problems solvable. Although in its infancy, equine sport science teaches us how a horse's body and mind functions. Through an understanding of this natural science, together with literature left to us by the classical masters, training horses, without the dependence on gadgets, becomes extremely easy and logical.

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

Everyday Jumping for Riders and Instructors - BOOK

Everyday Jumping for Riders and Instructors

This book is designed for training jumping riders and horses, whether schooling at home, or under instruction in group lessons or as individuals. It provides a collection of exercises, on the flat, and over poles and fences, as well as detailed background information on jumping technique and tips on how to achieve a clear round in faultless style.

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

For the Good of the Rider - BOOK

For the Good of the Rider

An absolute must for everyone who wants to improve their technique.

‘Mary Wanless explains her unique approach in this important book. Through her various methods she promises to help the reader understand the biomechanics of riding, overcome training blocks and nervousness, as well as “bringing joy to your riding”.’ Horse & Hound

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 287
ISBN: 9781872119687
Author: Mary Wanless

Grooming to Win - BOOK

Grooming to Win

The classic, lavishly illustrated guide to grooming for the show ring, now updated and spiral-bound. A perennial bestseller, Grooming to Win is a must-have reference for competitors in every equestrian discipline and sport.

Illustrated throughout with 400 beautiful two-color line drawings, this extensively revised edition features new chapters on blanketing, newly popular breeds, and new show ring clothing styles for the rider as well as updates throughout that reflect the current practices and requirements in every discipline.

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).

Horse Breeds - BOOK

Horse Breeds

In the field or the stable, trail, racetrack, show circuit, ploughing a field, horses have a firm place in our culture, our history, and our hearts.

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

Horse Sense - BOOK

Horse Sense

Published in Australia, Horse Sense provides an in-depth guide to horse husbandry under conditions unique to Australia and New Zealand. It is written in an easy-to-read style to appeal to novices as well as experienced owners and covers all aspects of horse care and management.

This new edition provides the latest information on new feeds and supplements; new techniques for gently breaking in young horses, handling difficult horses, safe riding, and treating injuries, diseases, worms and other pests.

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

Horse Training In-hand - BOOK

Horse Training In-hand

This book sets out to show you that lightness in hand can be achieved by every horse. For some horses it is easy, due to conformation and a general aptitude for focusing intently on the challenges of being trained. For others, it is not so. However, if the training is undertaken slowly, with gentleness and respect, lightness in the hand is eventually possible. A supple, flexible horse whose back and entire body is strong and correctly collected to support the rider's weight, is balanced and ready for the demands of any movement laterally or vertically.

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

Horses for Courses - BOOK

This wonderful collection of detailed cartoons looks at riding from Bryn’s unique point of view. Dressage horses pirouette in ballet shoes; foxes dig pits to ambush the huntsman and jockeys are flung through the air as they pull the ripcord to their parachutes. The book is punctuated with twenty ‘Horse Types’ written by Giles Catchpole which are both wicked and brilliantly observed .

‘Entertaining and light hearted, it’s an ideal gift.’ Horse

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

Horses of a Lifetime - Book

Horses of a Lifetime

Top riders describe their most memorable horses and recall their greatest moments. Personalities include Dick Francis, Monty Roberts, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, John Whitaker, Frankie Dettori, Mark Todd and many more. The perfect gift for any horse lover.

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

How Your Horse Moves - BOOK

How Your Horse Moves

This is a unique 'inside-out' view of how the horse uses its body, presented in a graphic, easy-to-follow way to aid you in improving all aspects of riding and training.You can discover the true effect of riding and training on each part of the horse by seeing the skeleton and major muscles painted on the outside.

Practical exercises demonstrate how to improve movement, build the right muscles and increase suppleness in the horse.It includes step-by-step guidance on the correct way to warm-up your horse and stretching routines to help guard against injury.Unlike other books on biomechanics and anatomy "How Your Horse Moves" is truly applied.

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

Lungeing and Long Reining - BOOK

Lungeing and Long Reining

This manual offers a step-by-step guide to the art of training, exercising and suppling horses from the ground, by a leading exponent of the art. Starting with training foals and young horses, the author works through to perfecting in-hand piaffe and passage, explaining how to master each stage on the way.

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