Horse packing--using horses (and sometimes mules) as a form of conveyance for supplies and goods--was once a cornerstone of human transportation. Filled with precisely drawn illustrations and written instructions on the many types of required hitches, cordage, ropes, splices, and knots, this practical guide expertly covers all aspects of a formerly commonplace skill. It includes fine explanations of general packing rules and background on pack organization; records of endurance; the diseases that can strike pack animals and how to avoid them; cargo slinging; and much more. For anyone interested in the storied history of pack transportation, or for those who still travel with pack animals and want to do so safely and efficiently, this unique volume is a necessity.

Equipose
A natural union of Yoga and Horsemanship
Theresa Norris and Priscilla Howard became friends through natural horsemanship. Over the years they examined how their physical, emotional, mental and spiritual body affected their relationship with their equine partner. Theresa and Priscilla practice yoga to balance their bodies for their well being. An idea formed of how yoga could be infused with natural horsemanship. They observed a natural connection between riding horses and practicing yoga. Yoga taught them how to be their authentic selves and slow down to live in the moment. Realizing that horses as prey animals are sensitive to a person's present state of being it directly correlated to how they interacted together.
Excited about the idea they created simulated horses to develop eighteen basic poses in a seated position that would benefit the equestrian and the general public. They felt how their body within a pose mirrored how to move with their horse while riding. Theresa and Priscilla studied how the poses practiced on their horse affected their communication and riding abilities. Interestingly they sensed how yoga was relaxing for both horse and rider. They noticed that when their whole body was balanced their performance heightened. They felt a desire to share how the poses can deepen the relationship within you and with your horse. Theresa and Priscilla called the yoga- style poses"Equipose" written as a comprehensive guide to living to the fullest with your equine partner.
Practicing yoga in this style is a gratifying experience whether you own a horse or not. An "Equipose" session can be practiced with your equine partner or on a simulated horse. The program is designed to empower you with how to implement "Equipose" to benefit you. The positive outcomes of practicing "Equipose" include supporting your overall well being, revealing your total authentic self, supporting your ground work and riding skills, releasing stress, tension and tight muscles, improving your range of flexibility, building core strength for better balance, facilitating your breath to feel centered, and focusing yourself awareness. Practicing "Equipose" offers you a feeling of peace that will flow into the rest of your life.
One of the greatest aspects of "Equipose" is that it facilitates undemanding time to spend with your horse to balance your total self. It teaches your horse when mounted that you do not always desire to work on riding in turn they learn how to read your intentions. Horses become more willing to develop a relationship with you because you're not in a demanding "let's get to it" state of being. "Equipose" can supplement your equine routine to establish balance in the mind, body and spirit. It will open your heart to the connection between you and your horse. "Equipose" reinforces the rewarding feeling of engaging with the awesome spirit of a horse.

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The story of the cowboy strike in 1936 at the Boston rodeo is a well-known bit of rodeo history. It is also no secret that the Cowboys' Turtle Association was the forerunner of the Rodeo Cowboys Association and today's Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. But Gail Hughbanks Woerner charts new territory by telling the whole story about how professional rodeo got it's start. From the men and women who were the pioneers to the behind the scenes struggles to keep the dream alive.

Ride along through the great northern plains of America and Canada as a young Native American bull rider fights for an identity separate from the lifestyle of the poverty stricken reservation conditions he grew up in to become a Bull Riding Champion of the Great Plains Indian Rodeo Association. Get a look at the current state of tribal warfare in America through sports competition. The Blackfeet pride he has struggled for as a half breed which he has had to fight for on his own rez is on the line as he challenges the Professional Bull Riders of the great Sioux Nation. "Redboy the Indian Bull Rider" is a true life story about the Native American rodeo life of a struggling young American Indian bull rider.

Rodeo superstar Casey Tibbs lives again in Rusty Richards' authorized biography of the memorable, charismatic cowboy from South Dakota. Movingly written, Richards spent over twenty years meticulously researching, interviewing, and capturing vibrant memories and recollections of the six-time world champion saddle bronc rider. Born in a log home in the wilds of South Dakota, the youngest of ten children, Tibbs grew to be the most well-known, popular rodeo star of all time. Richards' biography is all-inclusive and also covers the Roberts family, including rodeo greats Ken, Gerald, and E.C. Roberts, along with Jim Shoulders, Deb Copenhaver, Carl Olson, Ben Johnson, Gene Pruett, Bill Linderman and so many more. In addition, Richards recounts Casey's phenomenal success in Hollywood and his friendship with Audie Murphy, his Las Vegas associations, and his world tours promoting rodeo and the Wild West. Richards does not gloss over Casey's battles with alcohol and gambling addictions, either. This is a biography that inspires, amuses, saddens, and gives real meaning to determination and grit. Casey Tibbs deserves to have his story told, and Rusty Richards has done an excellent job of doing so.

In Relation To Stabling, Grooming, Feeding, Watering And Working. Construction Of Stables, Ventilation, Stable Appendages, Management Of The Feet. Management Of Diseased And Defective Horses. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

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Horses want to understand you
DISCOVER INSIDE
-A candid eye opening look at the life of a horse in A LETTER HOME
-How a horse uses his head for a graceful balanced movement
-Why and how leads are important for safety and balance
-The knowledge of the horse's five senses is critical for you to understand your horse
-Be a knowledgeable teacher so your horse can become an A student

In Curbside Service: Change the Way You and Your Horse Think about Each Other, trainer Lauren Woodard teaches riders how to hone their skills, timing, and finesse in order to sharpen their instincts and produce better horsemanship. Part horse psychology, part human strategy, this equine guide demystifies common misconceptions on how to handle and approach a horse. The second title in the Toward Exceptional Horsemanship series, this book is relatively short at seven chapters. Meticulously scripted, it gets to the heart of the matter on page one and never loses sight of its purpose. With chapter titles like "Whys and Safety" and "Show, Ask, Allow," the author provides readers with the template and the touchstone to become better and more attuned horsepersons. The goal is to have Curbside Service, which is the horse's back at your knees when you step up on something. The concepts involved in mastering this skill lead to a good, fun, and safe ride, each and every time the horse is saddled.