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The successful bond between horse and rider is the basis for all
work together. In this book, Kelly Marks shows the reader how to
create a happy and productive partnership. Kelly describes the
process known as 'join up', explains how body language affects the
horse and the common mistakes to avoid. She also uses her interest
in human psychology to look at the dark side of human treatment of
horses and gives advice on stress relief and controlling anger.
Helps to understand the international equine terminology, with
equivalent terms given in English, French, German, Italian and
Spanish. This dictionary covers a variety of areas connected with
the horse, including breeds and breeding, stable management,
saddlery, riding wear, equitation, jumping, dressage, driving and
horse transport.
Not Quite a Horsewoman" has, since its publication in 1982,
delighted thousands of aspirant riders and horse owners. Now in its
third edition and embellished with even more delightful cartoons by
Anne Pilgrim, it will entertain a new generation of horse lovers as
Caroline Akrill reveals the frequent disasters and the occasional
triumphs of her long association with a string of equine
characters. Ambitions and aspirations fall by the wayside as she
tells the story of her leading rein pony, the saga of her show hack
and the tale of her season as a hunting columnist. She remembers
her first stable yard where she was exploited by her own working
pupils, her brief career as a dealer operating from a small village
pub, and the agonies of professionally producing show ponies as
their owners waited at the ring-side with their livery cheques
still unwritten. Engagingly witty, endearingly frank, sometimes
surprising, but always amusing, Caroline Akrill regards the horse
from the safety of the stable door and scrutinises him with candour
and affection.
"Teaching Riding" encompasses 50 years of teaching experience by a
Fellow of the British Horse Society. The author has taught riders
of all ages and stages and this truly comprehensive guide is
distinguished by her sound common-sense approach and profound
knowledge of horses and ponies. Josephine Knowles demonstrates how
to assist the rider to develop feel, to sit in balance and to
understand the mind and body of the horse. Covering the special
requirements for teaching children and mature adults, beginners,
nervous and more advanced riders, the author also includes advice
on riding on the flat and over jumps, taking out hacks and taking
lessons with known riding school horses as well as unknown
privately owned horses. There are suggestions for solving all kinds
of problems, for maintaining the interests of a ride, for
discipline and safety and general guidelines for instructors at all
levels. Everyone, whether student or qualified instructor, will
benefit from reading this invaluable and enlightening teaching
manual.
Alexis-Francois L'Hotte (1825-1904) was a French general. He
attended Saint-Cyr as a young cadet. Since at the time Saint-Cyr
had no cavalry school, L'Hotte was sent to Ecole de Cavalerie at
Saumur to pursue his equestrian talent. It was around this period
that he became the pupil of both Francois Baucher and comte d'Aure.
He returned to Saint-Cyr as commandant of the reopened cavalry
section. In 1864 he became ecuyer en chef of the Ecole de
Cavalerie. In 1875 he returned to Saumur as commandant of the Ecole
de Cavalerie. He was considered by all to be the most outstanding
ecuyer of the period. His two works Un Officer de cavalerie-
Souvenirs (1905) and Questions equestres (1906) appeared
posthumously. It was on his personal horses that L'Hotte practiced
the teachings of Baucher. But as ecuyer en chef and commandant at
Saumur, he was obliged to follow the teachings and rules of a
military establishment. In this respect he was more in the
d'Auriste idiom, practicing primarily exterior and military
equitation. For not supporting more openly the teachings of Baucher
when he was ecuyer en chef and commandant at Saumur he was, and
still is, criticized.
The basis of ringcraft is to ensure that you give your pony the
best possible chance of success in the ring. The art of
presentation develops with experience as every show ring appearance
presents new challenges. Understanding what the judges are looking
for and being aware of your pony's good and bad points are
fundamental steps in the learning process.
Lungeing can develop a horse both physically and mentally. Paul
Fielder, an international dressage trainer, shows how his methods
achieve this by working with nature and not against it. The
techniques described take a horse from his initial assessment right
through to engagement, collection and extension. Mouthing,
equipment and work on energy and balance are covered and the clear,
easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographs ensure that everyone who
lunges horses can help them reach their full potential. All About
Lungeing is an essential book for every horse owner's bookshelf.
Training the Racehorse, first published in 1976 and widely
considered the standard work in its field, will prove invaluable to
anyone training, or aspiring to train, racehorses; it will also
provide a captivating and thought-provoking insight for all racing
fans. Tim Fitzgeorge-Parker provides a wealth of practical
information on all aspects of finding, breaking, training and
placing racehorses, and since this knowledge is drawn from his own
experience and intimacy with many top trainers, the text is
liberally sprinkled with anecdotes highlighting the humour and
drama of the racing scene. A former pupil of the great Atty Persse,
the author is a strong advocate of drawing upton the wisdom of
ages. Making the point that our forefathers equine knowledge was
born of necessity, he shows us impressive links between the methods
of the old masters and those of today's most successful trainers.
Now revised and enlarged to take account of the recent changes to
the Rules of Racing, alterations to courses, and innovations such
as all-weather tracks, Training the Racehorse will both entertain
and instruct a new generation of racing enthusiasts.
If you have ever wondered how to pull a mane or tail, produce
perfect plaits for the show ring or try one of the more unusual
plaiting techniques, this book has the answers. Step by step, it
shows you how to make the most of your horse's or pony's appearance
- always with safety and comfort in mind. It helps you to decide
what would suit a particular animal and details the finishing
touches that produce a professional look. Traditional and less
well-known turnout techniques are clearly illustrated and
explained, making it an essential reference work for both the
novice and the experienced. * All About Manes & Tails details
everything you need to know about plaiting for all occasions *
Packed with hints and easy-to-follow instructions, this is an
indispensable guide to perfect turnout * Clear, instructional
photographs throughout
Successful clipping is a mixture of skill and confidence, and this
book shows you how to acquire both. Step by step, the
easy-to-understand text and photographs take you from choosing the
right clip for your horse or pony to the finished picture. The
emphasis is on safety and keeping the horse happy. There are lots
of tips that will enable both the novice and the experienced
clipper to get the best results, with advice on handling, clipping
techniques and aftercare.
Xenophon's The Art of Horsemanship is the earliest known work on
the horse and how to ride it. Though Xenophon wrote his treatise
twenty-three centuries ago, it still provides the modern-day
equestrian enthusiast with much food for thought and is
delightfully easy to read. In this translation by Morris H. Morgan
Ph.D., there are chapters on the Greek Riding-Horse, and Points of
the Horse, with Notes on Xenophon's text. Illustrated throughout
with numerous photographs and line drawings, carefully chosen by
Professor Morgan for their usefulness in explaining the various
subjects treated in the text, Xenophon's work appears for the first
time in paperback.
The ultimate training manual for successful show jumping at all
levels, providing detailed training advice for the show jumping
horse and rider, whether starting from scratch or wishing to
compete at higher levels. Known for his effective teaching methods
and down-to-earth approach, Ernest Dillon offers guidance on
choosing the right horse, working on the lunge, flatwork schooling
and early jumping, and the importance of the rider's position. The
author describes how to overcome common problems; more advanced
work with combinations and related distances; walking the course;
plus collecting ring and jump-off techniques. The numerous sequence
colour photographs depict riders from all levels, from novices to
experienced Grand Prix competitors. In addition to practical
advice, the book offers encouragement and inspiration and is
peppered with the kind of training tips that separate winners from
losers.
The author of the best-selling Dancing with Horses returns to
further explain the intricate body language of the horse.
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.
When Victoria meets Moonshine, an ex-racehorse saved from the
slaughterhouse and abuse, she despairs at having to ride such a
difficult horse. The pair compete in dressage, a sport that tests
the unity of horse and rider as they engage in what can only be
called dancing. They compete against horses bred solely for the
sport, always struggling to overcome the bias against horses like
Moony. As she grows and comes of age, Victoria teaches Moonshine to
trust, and Moony teaches Victoria the importance of heart and
perseverance. Together, they master many trials and compete in the
Junior Nationals in this inspiring and compelling true story of how
a girl and her horse changed each other's lives forever.
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