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Horses are fascinating and perceptive creatures. Developing a
thorough understanding of how a horse interprets the world around
them and deliberately being self-aware as a rider, are the
essential skills to a successful and fulfilling partnership. In The
Psychology of Horsemanship, well-known equestrian author and horse
expert, Claire Lilley, shares her passion and knowledge about
horses and riders developed from over forty years' experience in
the equestrian world, and more recently several years in the mental
health profession. Divided into three sections, the book covers:
Equine psychology - the horses's senses, primary responses and
emotion; Training psychology - the rider's communication, training
and learning from past experiences; Relational psychology - the
goals, the development and the challenges faced in successful
horsemanship. With high-quality photographs, diagrams and extended
real-life examples, this book explores the application of
psychology to the world of horses and how the understanding and
evolvement of the horse-rider relationship impacts on both mental
and physical development.
A collection for equine enthusiasts *An all-new collection of the
best of the classics *Editor was anchor of horse sports in ESPN
*Fresh, new series design A perfect gift for riders, writers, or
literary buffs, Horse Stories is an essential collection of some of
the most compelling stories ever written about America's horses.
In Advanced Dressage Training, Grand Prix rider/trainer Angela
Niemeyer Eastwood outlines the hows and whys of advanced training
in a practical, logical fashion, with the aim of helping you to
create harmonious partnerships with your horses. Dressage has moved
beyond the basics of just riding and training a horse, and now
encompasses many complementary disciplines, including psychology.
This has always been part of the most successful athletes'
repertoires and is now acknowledged as being one of the main
contributory factors to excellence in any sport. Technical skills
need to go hand in hand with mental commitment, discipline,
dedication and resilience. Mindsets can be changed - what is needed
is knowledge, support, imagination and perseverance. This book
introduces the idea that aids are just that: they let the horse
know what the rider wants. When this is understood, the horse
should be allowed to do whatever has been asked of him - alone and
unaided - until something else is required or the horse needs a
reminder. The pursuit of excellence - not perfection - is what
dressage is all about. Advanced Dressage Training offers advice and
encouragement towards the improvement and development of you and
your horse as an advanced partnership, taking you towards
excellence in the process.
The Lady Rode Bucking Horses depicts an era of the American West
when capturing renegade horses from the hills above the homestead
served as training ground for extraordinary horsemanship. It
documents the life of the outstanding girl who outrode them all at
stampedes and roundups and the woman she became, her spirit
undaunted throughout a life marked with courage and adventure,
triumph and heartache. Born on a Montana homestead in 1887, at the
age of two, Fannie Sperry declared "I gonna catch me a white-face
horsie." A remarkable woman who became a world champion, she raced
thoroughbreds with a women's relay team known as the Montana Girls,
twice won the title of Lady Bucking Horse Champion of the World,
rode with Buffalo Bill Cody and other top western performers,
became the first woman in the state of Montana to be granted an
outfitters license, and was named a charter member of the Cowboy
Hall of Fame.
This marvelous book, borne of a unique collaboration between Dr
Allen Schoen - a world-renowned veterinarian and author - and
trainer and competitor of many years, Susan Gordon, introduces the
25 principles of compassionate equitation. These principles,
conceived by Schoen and Gordon, are a set of developmental
guidelines, encouraging a level of personal awareness that may be
enacted not only through the reader's engagement with horses, but
can be extended to all humans and sentient beings he or she
encounters. The 25 Principles share stories and outline studies
that identify and support methods of training, handling, and caring
for horses that constitute a safe, healthy, non-stressful, and
pain-free environment. Through their Compassionate Equestrian
programme, the authors encourage all involved in the horse
industry, worldwide, to approach training and handling with
compassion and a willingness to alleviate suffering. These simple
changes, that any horse person can make, can have a vast impact on
the horse industry and society as a whole.
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What does the horse feel when a rider is crooked in the saddle?
What is it like to go faster or slower, to round curves and travel
straight, with an unbalanced load to carry? What goes through the
horse's mind when he is over-flexed and over-aided...when he is
forced into biomechanically unsound positions? What happens when a
prey animal (the horse) must learn to defeat his own preservation
instinct and perform on cue with a predator (humankind) clinging to
his back? In this important book, Dr. Ulrike Thiel-a clinical
psychologist, psychotherapist, sport psychologist, dressage rider,
riding instructor, judge, and Xenophon Society classical
trainer-examines these important questions, and others. With the
use of exercises and astute comparisons, Thiel gives readers an
eye-opening tour of the realm of the ridden dressage horse,
ensuring we all work to make the job of "being ridden" part of a
mutual pursuit-a dance involving two engaged and caring partners, a
friendship binding mind and body.
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At last a book that demystifies the communication system between
rider and horse. Equestrian sports physiologist Eckart Meyners, and
Hannes Muller, head instructor for the German National Riding
School, show how good riding is a three-dimensional dialogue.
Beginning with a thorough explanation of the classical training
scale and a six-step program to build balance and rhythm, Meyners
and Muller go on to three basic riding techniques -the flexing
technique, the bending technique, and the half-halt technique,
which they believe to be the foundation for all training. These are
the primary skills for riding in dialogue with a horse. Throughout,
exercises are provided to refine technique and work through the
training scale, finally achieving the skill level necessary for
horse and rider to work in collection.
The Difficult Horse provides many insights as to why a horse may
develop unwanted behaviours. 'Problem' behaviour is usually more of
a problem for the handler than the horse, which is likely to have
established patterns of behaviour as a way of helping himself feel
safe in situations he finds mentally and/or physically stressful.
As well as explaining the reasons for a horse's reactive and
sometimes dangerous responses, this book suggests a number of
practical exercises that can help to address a wide range of
commonly encountered issues. Even if you consider your horse to be
problem-free, these exercises will still be invaluable in helping
you and your horse to develop a closer, more pleasurable and
successful relationship.
With the popularity of the cob rising year by year, it's time to
extol the virtues of this humble hero of the horse world. Cobs Can!
is an instructional training book specifically geared to cob riders
who want to improve their flatwork and jumping. Using kind and
gentle training methods that work with (not against) the typical
cob's nature and build, Omar Rabia shows that it's perfectly
possible to train these wonderful creatures to advanced levels. The
book includes lateral work in walk, trot and canter, as well as
piaffe, passage and Spanish walk. There are tips on jumping and
exercises to improve technique. Most of all the book is a
celebration of achievement, of what's possible when the versatile
cob and a thoughtful rider combine their efforts - proving that
cobs really can!
Are your dressage scores as high as you expect them to be? Are you
good at riding, but not so good at competing? This book offers
coaching on all aspects of preparing for and riding in dressage
tests up to Medium level. There are instructions on how to ride all
the test movements correctly, along with advice on the practical
matters of choosing when and where to compete, learning and
practising tests, having your horse and all your equipment
organised, and then having a clear routine to follow once you
arrive at the show. Best of all, the author explains how to master
the art of competing, including presenting your horse in such a way
that any training issues are not obvious to the eye - especially
that of the judge.
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If you want to progress up from novice and need some help with the
more advanced novice and elementary movements you will find this
book really helpful. Kottas looks at each of the horses paces and
gives a clear guide to what is required and most importantly how to
achieve this. There are some excellent illustrations which clearly
show everything from the rider's aids to the flexion required from
the horse. The book also includes some stunning photographs which
again are very easy to understand. There are also sections on
lateral movements, changes of lead and piaffe and passage for those
with greater ambitions.
This is a frank and encouraging guide aimed at everyone who knows
their horse could be better. Key requirements of a perfect riding
horse are identified and then explored in depth with a detailed
breakdown of how to train each element. The perfect horse requires
the perfect rider, and simple yet effective ways to become the
rider your perfect horse deserves are discussed so you can train
both yourself and your horse. This book takes the reader all the
way from choosing the right horse through mastering the basics,
lateral work and introducing jumping, all presented in a
contemporary 'magazine-style' format. It also provides 'inside'
knowledge and essential ingredients with clear step-by-step
photography and text to help readers create their perfect riding
horse for any discipline or level of ability.
This book offers a comprehensive gallery of ideas for improving the
training of any horse.The chapters deal with a range of topics
progressing from improving stable manners and ridden skills, to
checking your own riding habits and honing your mental approach to
schooling.It is published in an accessible format with
easy-to-access information and cross-referenced advice.It is fully
illustrated in colour throughout, with practical photography
accompanying the detailed advice at every stage.
For a horse or pony to perform well - whether that be in eventing,
endurance, show jumping, reining or any other of the myriad
disciplines within the modern equestrian world - he has to be fit
for the job. Fitness is vital whether you aim to compete at
international level or local weekend competitions, because a fit
horse will stand a better chance of staying sound, both physically
and mentally, and will have a longer and more active life. The same
criteria apply if you choose not to compete but to ride purely for
pleasure. The happy hacker or trail mount is still a working animal
and needs to be prepared and maintained accordingly. After all, a
Formula One racing car and a weekend run-around both need correct
fuel and to be kept in good working order. In "Getting Horses Fit",
Carolyn Henderson, with the assistance of competitors, equine
science experts and experienced owners, explains what fitness means
and how to achieve it, enabling owners to work out an individual
fitness programme suitable for their own horse, whatever their
level of activity. The topics include: assessing your horse; health
and condition; disciplines and their demands; feeding for fitness;
environment management; building strength and suppleness; interval
training; tack and equipment; travelling and competing; lungeing
and long-reining; poles and gridwork; hands-on techniques; and diet
and fitness for riders and the mental approach.
Drawing on the theories of the old masters of dressage, Lessons in
Lightness:
The Art of Educating the Horse shows how both horse and rider can
greatly benefit from traditional dressage techniques and exercises.
Written by a veteran horse trainer with more than thirty years of
experience, this is the only book that takes the core elements of
classical dressage and applies them as the basis for good general
horsemanship today.
With this step-by-step program, both horse and rider learn from
each other. The rider is taught to focus on subtle nuances of
communication, while the horse develops gymnastically so he can
respond correctly to the aids. Once the horse masters the basic
exercises, the rider not only has a very rideable horse, but also
one that can perform and advance in almost any discipline for which
it is suited--from dressage and show jumping to Western pleasure
and performance riding.
An exploration into the horse's physiological and psychological
state is the basis for building that strong bond most riders yearn
to achieve. Learning lightness opens the door to the art of
riding.
With arena exercises designed to fine-tune rider coordination and
communication and improve transitions, rhythm, flexion, accuracy,
and balance, this indispensable collection of schooling techniques
will revitalize flatwork sessions, making them interesting,
effective, and fun. Including clear diagrams, step-by-step
instructions, and tips for improvement, these exercises provide a
range of patterns that will keep the rider and the horse challenged
throughout each training session.
A unique book combining the talents of an exercise specialist,
physical therapist, and gifted rider. Together, they've created a
whole new exercise and stretching program to practice off the horse
and improve your performance on the horse.
As a rider, testing your skill over jumps is one of the most
exhilarating experiences. Part of developing the confidence to soar
over the pole or rail comes from an understanding of the nature of
the jump - and how better to understand this than to know how it is
built, or, better sA practical, step-by-step guide to the
construction of a set of show jumps and their associated fillers,
Building Show Jumps explains everything you need to know clearly,
concisely, and with numerous photographs and diagrams.till, build
your own.; Starting techniques and building sturdy feet; Basic
jumps, rectangle wings and standard wings; Spread jumps, pillars
and stile jumps; Considers health and safety, tools and materials
One of the most important works ever written on dressage, "Breaking
and Riding" is essential reading for the serious dressage
enthusiast. In this work, the result of a lifetime spent training
horses, James Fillis (1834-1913) clearly explains his theories and
methods, starting with the basics of breaking--lungeing, work in
hand, and first mounting--and progressing to advanced work,
including canter pirouette, tempi changes, piaffe, and passage.
Throughout the work, Fillis always returns to his basic principle:
The horse must be "correctly balanced and light in forward
movements and propulsion, in order that the rider may obtain the
most powerful effects with the least exertion." Fillis was an
apprentice to a student of the legendary trainer Francois Baucher.
In this book, while expressing admiration for Baucher, Fillis also
explains in detail the ways in which he believed Baucher was
mistaken in some of his methods.
Horses came to America from Spain, England, the Low Countries, and
Arabia. Here they interbred and flourished as never before. "Out of
the melting pot have come four entirely new breeds that rank among
the finest horses of the world. Three of them originated through
the painstaking and intelligent efforts of American horsemen, one
through a freak of nature." That "freak" was a little bay stallion
born when George Washington was president. This chunky,
short-legged horse proved to be not only hardy and gentle but also
able to outpull and outrun any other horse in New England or New
York. Plagued by his owners' bad luck, the horse spent most of his
twenty-eight years hauling freight but sired many offspring who
also showed the strength, endurance, speed, heart, and peculiar
conformation of the original Morgan horse. Based on extensive and
careful research, this book tells the stories of the origins of the
Morgan, the Standardbred, the American Saddle Horse, and the
Tennessee Walking Horse as well as their progenitors--Figure,
Messenger, Hamiltonian, Black Hawk, Dutchman, Lady Suffolk,
Cockspur, Denmark, Tom Hal, Copperbottom, and Roan Allen--and the
breeders and fanciers who recognized their special qualities.
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