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Ultimate Challenger! - A Book of Picture Riddles (Hardcover, Library binding): Jean Marzollo, Walter Wick Ultimate Challenger! - A Book of Picture Riddles (Hardcover, Library binding)
Jean Marzollo, Walter Wick
R442 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R62 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A compilation of the toughest I Spy challenges, this deluxe book of picture riddles will put your child's detective skills to work. Incredible photographs and clever rhyming riddles combine to provide hours of mind-bending entertainment.

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This ultimate collection will stimulate your child's visual discrimination, logic, and problem-solving skills.

Dressage Q&A with Janet Foy - Hundreds of Your Questions Answered: How to Ride, Train, and Compete--And Love It! (Paperback):... Dressage Q&A with Janet Foy - Hundreds of Your Questions Answered: How to Ride, Train, and Compete--And Love It! (Paperback)
Janet Foy
R645 R532 Discovery Miles 5 320 Save R113 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

USEF "S" and FEI 4* Dressage Judge Janet Foy issued an invitation to the dressage population: "Ask me your toughest dressage questions; ask me about the things about riding, training, and competing that you just don't understand; or, just ask me the questions you're always afraid to ask because you don't want to look like you don't know what you're doing!" The result was an outpouring of queries, from riders at every level, and from both those who just ride for fun as well as those who show. Foy has earned a dedicated following over many years teaching popular clinics alongside US Olympians Steffen Peters and Debbie McDonald, and her vast knowledge of the sport of dressage and trademark sense of humor propelled her first book Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse to bestseller status. Now, for her eagerly awaited follow-up, she's responded to the hundreds of dressage questions she's received in an easy-to-engage-with Q-and-A format. Readers find no-nonsense answers to everything from understanding how horses learn the movements to really "getting" the importance of the outside rein to gaining coordination and achieving "throughness." As always, Foy's enthusiasm emanates from her words, and her drive to provide solid understanding is underscored by her insistence that riding dressage is, above all, fun.

Core Conditioning for Horses - Yoga-Inspired Schooling Techniques Increase Suppleness, Improve Bend, and Unlock Optimal... Core Conditioning for Horses - Yoga-Inspired Schooling Techniques Increase Suppleness, Improve Bend, and Unlock Optimal Movement (Hardcover)
Visconte Simon Cocozza
R872 R781 Discovery Miles 7 810 Save R91 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Every equestrian wants to know: what is the difference between the horse that 'dances' when you are on him, and the one that doesn't? According to Visconte Simon Cocozza, trainer and examiner for the La Federation Francaise d'Equitation (FFE), it all comes down to the horse's posture. The horse's ability to use the powerful mechanisms already built into his body relies not upon the strength we can see on the outside but the strength on the inside. This invisible and complex arrangement of internal 'core' muscles control the horse's posture, suppleness, and agility. Their good condition is the key to the dance. Equine core muscles are very difficult to isolate with the traditional training techniques common to horse sports. However, by examining what we do with the human body when faced with a weak core, we can find new methods for conditioning these areas of the equine body. Visconte Cocozza has taken principles of the human practice of yoga and used them to develop novel ways of reaching deep within the horse's body and gently 'unlocking' areas that may be a little "rusty" while at the same time improving core fitness. In Core Conditioning for Horses, he provides step-by-step instruction explaining easy mounted exercises that enhance the horse's posture, and boost his confidence in his body and movement, making him easier to ride, and ultimately, the dance partner you've always imagined.

When Sophie Met Darcy Day (Paperback): Helen Yeadon When Sophie Met Darcy Day (Paperback)
Helen Yeadon 1
R308 R251 Discovery Miles 2 510 Save R57 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A heartwarming collection of stories from a woman who brings together disadvantaged children and abandoned racehorses, with remarkable results. Thirteen-year-old Sophie hadn't uttered a word to anyone for over two years when she got out of her parents car at a remote farm in Devon. Her parents were beside themselves with worry, and at the end of their tether, but try as they might, nothing seemed to make a difference. They'd heard about a place called Greatwood through friends - where owners Helen and Michael Yeadon looked after retired racehorses - and decided to take Sophie along for a visit. Helen asked Sophie to help her change the dressings on the infected cuts on the legs of Darcy Day, one of their more troubled horses, and it was instantly clear that these two had some kind of special connection. Darcy Day would normally back away from people, but this time she lowered her head and stepped forward, to let Sophie stroke her nose. It was the start of an incredible relationship that would transform both horse and child, and it gave Michael and Helen an idea. They registered as a charity, moved to bigger premises, and began inviting children with a wide range of learning disabilities to volunteer to help with the animals. The results were amazing - traumatised horses and anxious or disturbed children bonded with each other, and every week little miracles were happening before their eyes. Boys with diagnoses such as Asperger's Syndrome or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or those who'd been excluded from school for unruly behaviour, flourished through the discipline of working on the farm. Girls made timid and anxious by abusive backgrounds or school bullies came out of the shells. In this book are twenty of the most incredible tales of children who were given back their futures by the unique and extraordinary institution of Greatwood.

Training Your Foal - Raising a Foal from Birth to Backing by Renate Ettl (Hardcover): Renate Ettl Training Your Foal - Raising a Foal from Birth to Backing by Renate Ettl (Hardcover)
Renate Ettl
R1,152 Discovery Miles 11 520 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bolder, Braver, Brighter - The Rider's Guide to Living Your Best Life on Horseback (Paperback): Daniel Stewart Bolder, Braver, Brighter - The Rider's Guide to Living Your Best Life on Horseback (Paperback)
Daniel Stewart
R838 R705 Discovery Miles 7 050 Save R133 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Exciting ideas for achieving riding and training goals from the master of mental training for the equestrian athlete. Coach Daniel Stewart, author of the hit mind-and-body equestrian workout Fit and Focused in 52, is back with new plans to power you up, bolster your confidence, and supply you with the mental tools you need to be all you can be, in and out of the saddle. With Coach Stewart's infectious optimism and indomitable sense of fun, readers will find themselves embracing exhilarating changes in their outlook and their abilities. The evolution from "good enough" to "better" begins with: Understanding the attributes that create success. Comprehending the four stages of competence. Improving mindfulness of actions and reactions. Identifying good stress and bad stress-and handling both. Eliminating pressure as a threat. Managing nervousness, hesitation, and doubt. Overcoming failure and perfectionism. Removing limiting beliefs. Moving beyond expectations and comparisons to others. Becoming a good "mirror" for ourselves and others. Beating blind spot biases-beliefs you're not aware of that harm you. Mastering memories and how the brain processes information. Infusing his words with energy and compassion, Coach Stewart offers everyone a chance of attaining self-fulfillment and joy when working with and riding horses. His concepts are friendly, fun, and easy to implement, making his book chock full of potential-just like you. Bolder, Braver, Brighter is for every rider seeking improved performance in the saddle and partnership with the horse.

Remarkable Racecourses (Hardcover): Tom Peacock Remarkable Racecourses (Hardcover)
Tom Peacock 1
R824 R634 Discovery Miles 6 340 Save R190 (23%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Remarkable Racecourses is a beautifully presented collection of the world's most striking racecourses. Lavish photographs and informative text show why each racecourse is unique, whether it's the oldest, longest, shortest, most southerly, most northerly, most beautiful or most extraordinary. Among the 70-plus racecourses included are Laytown in Ireland (the only race run on a beach under Turf Club rules), St. Moritz in Switzerland (which takes place on a frozen lake), Pukekohe Park in New Zealand (which is located in the centre of a motor racing circuit), Cartmel in Cumbria (where spectators enjoy the action from the centre of the circuit) and Epsom Downs in Surrey (which is a left-handed, open-ended, horseshoe-shaped course). The book travels across continents, from rural England to Outer Mongolia, to bring you the most astonishing racecourses on the planet. Remarkable Racecourses features more than 70 racecourses including Aintree, Ascot, Baghdad Equestrian Club, Beirut Hippodrome, Birdsville, Cartmel, Champ de Mars, Capannelle, Chantilly, Cheltenham, Chepstow, Chester, Ellerslie, Epsom Downs, Flemington, Goodwood, Hamilton Park, Happy Valley, Hialeah Park, Iffezheim, Kernic Bay, Laytown, Longchamp, Mahalaxmi, Maisons-Laffitte, Meydan, Moonee Valley, Newmarket, Pontefract, Pukekohe Park, Santa Anita, St. Moritz, Tokyo, Turffontein, Woodbine.

Riding Through Thick and Thin - Make Peace with Your Body and Banish Self-Doubt--In and Out of the Saddle (Paperback): Melinda... Riding Through Thick and Thin - Make Peace with Your Body and Banish Self-Doubt--In and Out of the Saddle (Paperback)
Melinda Folse
R720 R615 Discovery Miles 6 150 Save R105 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many if not most women have been locked in a battle with their bodies for as long as they can remember. And when it comes to riding horses, they drag their arsenal of self-doubt with them every time they step into the saddle. Some quit riding completely. Others ride, but are frustrated by their lack of progress as riders or what they see as poor performance. They succumb to silent self-torment as they wonder how they look, what others think, and whether they have any business on the back of a horse if their jeans feel a little too tight.
Regardless of seat size, riding discipline, or the degree -- or even truth -- of the body issues with which they struggle, the scars on female self-image in our society run deep and wide. So with the humor and big-sisterly swagger that readers and reviewers have come to love, Melinda Folse, author of bestseller "The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife Horses," has decided to step in with a delightful, insightful, fulfilling new book. "Riding Through Thick and Thin" delves to the bottom of the issues that have long held women hostage, bringing together experts, research, resources, and stories to encourage, inspire, and empower. Readers will find some answers that may surprise them: Believe it or not, this is not about losing weight or getting fit (although if that's a point of interest, there's a section packed with helpful tools and ideas). This book is more about what's going on in every woman's mind -- and it taps new findings in neuroscience to reveal that permanent change to deeply ingrained body image issues is not only possible, but it may be much easier than we think.

Racing Rogues - The Scams, Scandals and Gambles of Horse Racing in Wales (Paperback): Brian Lee Racing Rogues - The Scams, Scandals and Gambles of Horse Racing in Wales (Paperback)
Brian Lee
R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Horse racing may be famously known as the 'sport of kings' but, in the pursuit of prize money and getting one over the bookies, it also has attained a notoriety for some underhand, corrupt and downright illegal practices. Horse racing in Wales is not exempt from these dodgy dealings and on many occasions has led the way in it's ingenuity to devise jaw-dropping cons and cunning deceptions. In The Scams, Scandals and Gambles of Horseracing in Wales, Brian Lee, the veteran and highly regarded Welsh racing correspondent has, for the first time, compiled a comprehensive collection of true stories that reveals Welsh racing's most notorious crooks, loveable rouges and most infamous scams, including: The Oyster Maid affair, when a great gambling coup engineered at Tenby in 1927 nearly put paid to horse racing in Wales and was said by the Queen Mother's jockey, Dick Francis, to have been "the most bitterly resented betting coup National Hunt racing has ever known". The astounding story of Am I Blue's when, in 2010, a four-year-old filly, owned and trained by Aberkenfig's Delyth Thomas, romped home at Hereford after being backed from 25-1 to 5-1, despite having woeful form.As one reporter put it: 'There was outrage in some quarters and amusement in others. ' The elaborate switching of horses and the cutting of the telegraph wires at Bath races in 1953 which saw well-know Cardiff bookie Gomer Charles jailed for 2 years for fraud after his syndicate place GBP100k worth of bets on a 'ringer' racehorse that won at 20-1. The Scandals and Gambles of Horseracing in Wales includes stories both from racing 'under rules' but also from point-to-point, known as racing 'between-the-flags', as well as flapping (unlicensed racing). The stories in this enthralling book, in which the reader will meet many of the rogues of the turf, are informative as well as fascinating and will appeal to not only horse racing fans but also readers of true crime.

How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear (Paperback, 2): Bruce Grant How to Make Cowboy Horse Gear (Paperback, 2)
Bruce Grant
R351 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R56 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The gear illustrated and described in this book is made of rawhide. However, leather thongs and plastic string can be worked in the same manner. The illustrations are clear, and detailed drawings show from beginning to end how to make the articles of gear the horseman uses to "work or show" his horse to best advantage. Bridles, hackamores, hobbles, reins, reatas, quirts, and riding crops are just a few of the articles that can be made by following the illustrations and instructions.

Included in the volume is a section titled "How to Make a Western Saddle, " by Lee M. Rice. He explains each step in making a western saddle, with text and drawings.

The Working Equitation Training Manual - 101 Exercises for Schooling and Competing (Paperback): Ali Kermeen The Working Equitation Training Manual - 101 Exercises for Schooling and Competing (Paperback)
Ali Kermeen
R703 R637 Discovery Miles 6 370 Save R66 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Working equitation is a competitive equestrian sport that originated in Europe, with the first European Championship held in 1996. It quickly gained a fanbase for its beauty and its focus on classical horsemanship ideals and developing handiness under saddle. In 2004 the World Association for Working Equitation (WAWE) was established, and today, many countries have their own national organizations for governing working equitation competitions, including the United States-the USAWE was formed in 2020. Heralding the advent of a brand-new way to pursue and demonstrate horse-and-rider connection, working equitation competitor and trainer Ali Kermeen has written a much-needed reference for preparing both horse and rider to participate. The Working Equitation Training Manual provides a one-of-a-kind progressive training system to those new to the sport. Lessons focus on developing confidence with the obstacle phases of working equitation while incorporating dressage principles. The elements of each obstacle are broken down and then brought back together in step-by-step exercises that: - Prepare horse and rider to perform an obstacle properly. - Introduce horses and riders to competition obstacles. - Help improve and polish an obstacle's execution. With clear diagrams and color photographs, a helpful glossary of terms to help those unfamiliar with working equitation terminology, and variations and benefits for every exercise, readers are provided an appealing introduction to an exciting option for adding diversity to daily training, as well as showing and competing in other sports. "I started teaching these skills to all my students, regardless of their riding discipline," says Ali. "These working equitation exercises help my riders excel at dressage, endurance, trail riding, pony clubbing, eventing, jumping, gaited horses, groundwork, Cowboy Dressage, and breed shows." The Working Equitation Training Manual promises to do the same for you.

The Foxes of Belair - Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown (Hardcover): Jennifer Skelly The Foxes of Belair - Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown (Hardcover)
Jennifer Skelly
R862 R692 Discovery Miles 6 920 Save R170 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Calumet, Claiborne, King Ranch - these iconic names are among the owners and breeders revered by Thoroughbred industry professionals and racing fans around the world. As campaigners of many of the 20th century's top racehorses, their prestige has been confirmed by decades of competition in the Triple Crown, the most esteemed series in American Thoroughbred racing. Even with these substantial legacies, their success is measured against the benchmark set by one of racing's earliest dynasties, the historic Belair Stud. The story of this legendary operation began with William Woodward's childhood memories of grand days at the racetrack, inspiring dreams of breeding a champion or two of his own. During a year working for the American Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Woodward frequented English racetracks, rekindling that childhood dream of breeding and owning champion Thoroughbreds. Woodward turned those dreams into reality, building Belair Stud on his family's Maryland estate, launching what would become the preeminent Thoroughbred breeding and racing empire in America and chasing racing's biggest prizes in both the United States and England. The defining moment for Belair came when Woodward bred the imported stallion Sir Gallahad III to his mare Marguerite. Their colt, Gallant Fox, became only the second horse in history to win the Preakness Stakes, the Kentucky Derby, and the Belmont Stakes in the same year. In 1935, the farm cemented the Triple Crown as the gold standard for three-year-olds when Gallant Fox's son, Omaha, duplicated his sire's trio of victories, a sweep that sealed the farm's legacy and carved its name in the annals of racing history. In The Foxes of Belair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, Jennifer Kelly examines the racing legacies of Gallant Fox and Omaha and how William Woodward's service to racing during the 20th century forever changed the landscape of the American Thoroughbred industry.

Connection Training - The Heart and Science of Positive Horse Training (Paperback): Hannah Weston, Rachel Bedingfield Connection Training - The Heart and Science of Positive Horse Training (Paperback)
Hannah Weston, Rachel Bedingfield; Foreword by Loni Loftus
R966 Discovery Miles 9 660 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Leap of Faith - The New Autobiography (Hardcover): Frankie Dettori Leap of Faith - The New Autobiography (Hardcover)
Frankie Dettori
R627 R516 Discovery Miles 5 160 Save R111 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'After all this time Frankie Dettori still ranks amongst the all-time greats of the sport' LESTER PIGGOTT 'An autobiography as gripping as any Dick Francis thriller' YORKSHIRE POST 'Endearingly honest... a fastpaced, funny autobiography' COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE Legendary jockey, Frankie Dettori, shares his remarkable life story in this astonishingly intimate autobiography. When Lanfranco 'Frankie' Dettori arrived on British shores in 1985, aged just 14, he couldn't speak a word of English. Having left school just a year earlier and following in the footsteps of his father, he was eager to become a stable boy and apprentice jockey, willing to do everything it took to make it. This was his first, but certainly not his last, leap of faith. Despite his slight size, Frankie's impact upon the British racing scene was immediate and significant. Brimming with confidence, charisma and personality, and with what was clearly a precocious talent, in 1990 he became the first teenager since Lester Piggot to win over 100 races in a single season. By 1996, Frankie was already established as a celebrity in the sport and an adopted national treasure, but it was his extraordinary achievement of winning all seven races in a single day at Ascot that cemented his reputation as the greatest rider of his generation. Nearly 25 years later, and having won the Longines World's Best Jockey for three consecutive years running, Frankie has demonstrated an unparalled level of longevity at the pinnacle of his sport. But his story is not simply one of uninterrupted success, but also of personal anguish, recovery and restoration - both in and out of the saddle. Now, Frankie compellingly reveals the lows to his highs; the plane crash that nearly killed him, the drugs ban that nearly made him quit the sport, and the acrimonious split from Godolphin that threatened his future. But Leap of Faith is also a story of love - for the sport he continues to dominate to this day, the great horses of his era (Stradivarius, Golden Horn, and of course Enable), and most importantly for his family, who have supported him every step of the way. Heartfelt and poignant, this is not simply a memoir, but a celebration of perseverance and defying the odds.

Anne Kursinski's Riding and Jumping Clinic - A Step-by-Step Course for Winning in the Hunter and Jumper Rings (Revised)... Anne Kursinski's Riding and Jumping Clinic - A Step-by-Step Course for Winning in the Hunter and Jumper Rings (Revised) (Paperback)
Anne Kursinski; As told to Miranda Lorraine; Photographs by Amber Heintzberger
R890 R725 Discovery Miles 7 250 Save R165 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Helvetica} Olympian Anne Kursinski's acclaimed book on riding horses over fences delivers on-target counsel and the kind of sophisticated, quality instruction you can only get in top stables around the world. Let this medal-winning international competitor show you 'how it's done' with step-by-step descriptions of 20 exercises to improve your position, your 'feel', and your overall understanding of how to confidently and successfully master a jump course. Throughout, explanations are clarified with hundreds of illuminating photographs, completely reshot in full colour for this new edition. Inside, you'll find a top-notch education in basic flatwork and jumping, including bending, adjusting stride length, moving laterally, riding straight lines and curves, jumping without stirrups, and flying changes. You'll also learn advanced flatwork and jumping, with lessons in flexion and collection, counter-canter, half-pass, ways to perfect distances and count strides, and tips for riding different kinds of combinations, bigger jumps, and natural fences. In addition, this revised edition includes a new chapter on riding derby-style courses. Now with all new colour photographs!

Ride with Your Mind ESSENTIALS - Innovative Learning Strategies for Basic Riding Skills (Paperback): Mary Wanless Ride with Your Mind ESSENTIALS - Innovative Learning Strategies for Basic Riding Skills (Paperback)
Mary Wanless; Illustrated by Dianne Breeze
R588 R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Save R53 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Whilst the horse world is rich in descriptions that tell us what horse and rider should look like, we lack good information about exactly how to produce the desired results. Good horsemen ride well without knowing how they do it, and without understanding why you are not like them and cannot do it too. During 23 years of research it has been Mary Wanless's personal mission to expose the secrets of horsemanship, breaking down riding skills into 'bite-size chunks' and finding ways of describing them that work for average riders. By using the learning strategies given here the rider should discover how to connect with the horse in a way that makes sense to him and enables him to carry himself well, in self-carriage. 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.

Classical Dressage - Foundations for: Foundations for a successful horse and rider partnership: foundations for a horse and... Classical Dressage - Foundations for: Foundations for a successful horse and rider partnership: foundations for a horse and rider partnership with Anja Beran: with Anja Beran: Foundations for a successful horse and rider partnership: Foundations (Hardcover)
Anja Beran
R2,116 Discovery Miles 21 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
McCoy - In the Frame (Hardcover): Edward Whitaker McCoy - In the Frame (Hardcover)
Edward Whitaker 1
R638 R531 Discovery Miles 5 310 Save R107 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Edward Whitaker is publicly acknowledged as one of the best racing photographers ever. And A.P. McCoy is undoubtedly the most successful jumps jockey ever to have sat on a horse. The fact that the two have been around at the same time provides a stunning, revealing and sometimes shocking collection of amazing photographs from over 20 years. Whitaker claims McCoy has been one of the key studies of his career and in this beautifully produced book you have one extraordinary life told through the supremely talented lens of one extraordinary photographer.

Physical Therapy for Horses - A Visual Course in Massage, Stretching, Rehabilitation, Anatomy, and Biomechanics (Hardcover):... Physical Therapy for Horses - A Visual Course in Massage, Stretching, Rehabilitation, Anatomy, and Biomechanics (Hardcover)
Helle Katrine Kleven
R1,073 R945 Discovery Miles 9 450 Save R128 (12%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In recent decades, knowledge in the field of equine physical therapy has accrued as different types of bodywork have steadily gained acceptance in the horse world. An understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, and a grasp of the variable options available to both keep the active equine healthy and rehabilitate following an injury or layoff have become integral aspects of general horse health management. Equine physical therapy expert Helle Katrine Kleven understands the need for a reference that supports the horse owner as she strives to keep her horse sound in body and mind, and at the top of his game. In this highly illustrated book, she begins with a comprehensible introduction to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, as well as an instructive conversation covering biomechanics basics, then explores the major areas of therapy in detail. Readers will find practical how-to guidance in the most popular therapeutic modalities, as well as cutting-edge alternatives that are currently gaining ground: fascia work, stretching, massage, stability and strengthening exercises, laser therapy, kinesiotaping, and much more. With this incredible course in preventive and rehabilitative techniques, horse owners and professionals will be thoroughly prepared to ensure their horses' comfort and well-being.

The Art of Liberty Training for Horses - Attain New Levels of Leadership, Unity, Feel, Engagement, and Purpose in All That You... The Art of Liberty Training for Horses - Attain New Levels of Leadership, Unity, Feel, Engagement, and Purpose in All That You Do with Your Horse (Hardcover)
Jonathan Field 1
R1,048 R882 Discovery Miles 8 820 Save R166 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Horse trainer Jonathan Field has made a name for himself with his unique ability to give people simple, understandable, doable steps that lead to working with a horse "at liberty" in a safe and progressive manner. At its most basic, many think of liberty as "playing" with a horse without halters, leads, or other tack. True liberty, says Field, is much more than simply removing equipment and stepping outside the pen or arena: It is moving with your horse, communicating only with intention, and creating a seamless, smooth, and rhythmic dance. "When you do liberty right, you become one with the herd," he writes. "And not only do you develop an amazing connection with your horse, but it's one of the most fun things you will ever do."
Developing communication skills and your relationship with your horse through liberty benefits all that you do with your horse--whether on the ground or in the saddle; whether competing or riding for pleasure. Quick responses to subtle cues, clear aids, and a relaxed and attentive horse: These are the keys to liberty, and they are also objectives when we ride, drive, or work with the horse on the ground around the barn. Liberty, therefore, teaches you to be a better horseman. With Jonathan Field's step-by-step liberty training method, you learn to have a better "feel," to reward the horse sooner, and to time your aids just right to ensure you get the response you want. Plus, you discover how to approach things from the individual horse's perspective--an important key to getting a horse to act because he wants to, rather than because he has to. This fabulously illustrated book, featuring hundreds of action-packed photographs taken on Field's spectacular ranch in British Columbia, gives you practical and fun ways to teach your horse to genuinely like being with you in all that you do together--not through use of force or by bribing with treats, but because he feels safer and more secure by your side.

Thelwell's Pony Panorama - A Classic Collection Featuring Gymkhana, Thelwell Goes West & Penelope (Paperback): Norman... Thelwell's Pony Panorama - A Classic Collection Featuring Gymkhana, Thelwell Goes West & Penelope (Paperback)
Norman Thelwell
R475 R402 Discovery Miles 4 020 Save R73 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Riding in Release - A Practical Guide to French Classical Equitation and Horsemanship (Paperback): Kate Sandel Riding in Release - A Practical Guide to French Classical Equitation and Horsemanship (Paperback)
Kate Sandel
R615 R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Save R88 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Riding in Release considers the relationship between two significant traditions of riding and horse training - The French Classical School and horsemanship born out of the Vaquero and Buckeroo lineage. Both traditions are founded on the development of a partnership with a horse, which enables lightness of foot and thought. This book provides useful insights for riders of all levels - whether you want to hack out in harmony or improve your half pass - with clear, practical, step-by-step instructions and advice. Topics covered include: consideration of the similarities of the traditions and why this is useful for modern riders to understand; how horses move, think and feel, and how this knowledge is useful to us; foundational handling up to high school - common themes; the human side of the partnership - how to make sense to our horse and be someone he wants to learn from and how to help our horse develop a greater ease of movement without the use of gadgets or force. There are detailed explanations of straightness, balance and dynamic posture along with step-by-step guidance on teaching 'the language of the aids'; tapping into your horse's amazing capacity to learn. Finally, the development of good feeling between you and your horse, through logical application that respects a horse's emotional life as well as his physical body is covered.

Form - My Autobiography (Paperback): Kieren Fallon Form - My Autobiography (Paperback)
Kieren Fallon 1
R278 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R90 (32%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR Kieren Fallon was one of the world's greatest jockeys, but his career was littered with controversial incidents. Now, in his powerful and honest autobiography, he tells all. 'The most eagerly anticipated racing autobiography for many years' Greg Wood, Guardian As a jockey, Kieren Fallon had a unique rapport with his horses, often coaxing them to victory when others had struggled. His skill and commitment made him a punter's favourite. His magnificent record, which saw him crowned Champion Jockey on six occasions, ensured he became one of racing's biggest stars. But that was only ever part of the story. Having come over to the UK from Ireland to make his name, Fallon's combative nature brought him to the attention of the racing authorities. When he dragged a rival jockey off his mount in 1994, he began a series of run-ins that would eventually see him on trial in the Old Bailey, accused of race fixing. Although the judge eventually ruled that there was no case to answer, the damage to his career and reputation had been done. In Form, Kieren Fallon provides a searingly honest account of his life, and the pressures he faced to get to the top of his sport, where winning was never enough, and where relaxation came in the shape of a bottle of vodka or a meal that had to be 'flipped' immediately to ensure he maintained his weight. He worked with some of the best trainers and won all the biggest races, but true happiness only ever really came to him when he was on the back of a horse - a joy that he still feels now that he has retired from racing as he rides work early in the morning. Brutally honest as well as entertaining, this is a unique sporting memoir.

Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook - Your Complete Guide for Hiking, Camping, Fishing, and Nature Study in Western... Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook - Your Complete Guide for Hiking, Camping, Fishing, and Nature Study in Western Tennessee and Kentucky (Paperback, Second Edition)
Johnny Molloy
R475 R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Save R80 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook, by Johnny Molloy, is the only comprehensive guide to the magnificent Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area on the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. The handbook is divided into two sections--water activities and land activities. The water section guides visitors to important fishing spots and lakes, as well as outlines one of the longest paddle trails in the Midwest--the 85-mile-long Land Between The Lakes Paddle Route. Descriptions of all lake accesses and swimming beaches are also included. The land section offers detailed descriptions of more than 300 miles of hiking trails (including the 60-mile-long North-South Trail). Finally, the guide offers an extensive reference section, detailing alternate lodging possibilities, outfitters, and conveniences located in nearby towns. This new edition is completely updated and features new trails and new photos.

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