Equine obesity is a difficult yet highly common issue all over the world, and in the Easy Keeper Teleseminar transcribed here, we look at the causes, prevention and solutions. Research on equine obesity started with studies on human obesity, looking at elements like hormonal responses, etc. Then the research moved to horses and found that the drivers of weight issues for people are, for the most part, the same as for horses. Easy Keeper offers four keys to successful equine weight management that not only work, but bring benefits far beyond reducing a horse's girth.

This comprehensive study book has been put together for you to gain knowledge of the equine industry and to help give you a leg up onto your equine career ladder. The study provides essential information which is useful to have when working with horses and it will also look good from a potential employer's point of view if you already have a good understanding of the basics so they don't have to start training you from scratch. There is also a 'Going Further' section to this book where you can study in more depth, giving you a higher level of knowledge and understanding which can only help to improve your chances of impressing that future employer This study book is aimed towards people who already own a horse and want to know more or people intending to own a horse in the future but would like a better understanding of the animal beforehand. Students who are due to start or are already studying an equine course will also benefit from this wealth of information. This collection of material can be used to prepare you for college to give you a head start or used as a source of information to refer back to alongside the course. With the freedom to study when it suits you and without the need to perform as you will not be assessed, there is no pressure on you so you can relax and enjoy your learning experience. Complete the questions at the back either as you get to them or as you complete each topic to see how much you have remembered. There are questions for the 'Going Further' sections too if you fancy more of a challenge

Vivid accounts of a young girl's life following her family's 1947 move from the Boston suburbs to a small farm near the village of South Londonderry. With humor, nostalgia, and poignancy, these short recollections introduce family, local characters, and cherished pets while telling of adventures, mishaps, and relationships. Reflecting the time's attitudes, customs, and innovations, these tales may rekindle old memories for many.

Want to know what kind of challenges a race horse faces, once he leaves the race track? Let Billy tell you about some of his very own experiences in "From Race Horse to Trail Horse and Pet." Follow Billy's thoughts and insecurities along this way in this great and easy read for all horse lovers. It is filled with many photos and some wonderful stories about the changes he encountered during his time.

He already owned and managed two ranches and needed a third about as much as he needed a permanent migraine: that's what Alan Day said every time his friend pestered him about an old ranch in South Dakota. But in short order, he proudly owned 35,000 pristine grassy acres. The opportunity then dropped into his lap to establish a sanctuary for unadoptable wild horses previously warehoused by the Bureau of Land Management. After Day successfully lobbied Congress, those acres became Mustang Meadows Ranch, the first government-sponsored wild horse sanctuary established in the United States.

"The Horse Lover" is Day's personal history of the sanctuary's vast enterprise, with its surprises and pleasures and its plentiful dangers, frustrations, and heartbreak. Day's deep connection with the animals in his care is clear from the outset, as is his maverick philosophy of horse-whispering, with which he trained fifteen hundred wild horses. "The Horse Lover" weaves together Day's recollections of his cowboying adventures astride some of his best horses, all of which taught him indispensable lessons about loyalty, perseverance, and hope. This heartfelt memoir reveals the Herculean task of balancing the requirements of the government with the needs of wild horses.

Elizabeth Brown is a mother of two daughters and lives in South Barre, Vermont. This is her second children's book based on her experiences with horses. She enjoys all animals and spends her spare time crocheting, sewing and creating jewlery. Elizabethis also passionate about music and plays the violin, piano, and guitar.

Heather Kirby's insightful, groundbreaking guide for better understanding the dynamics behind the often mystifying behavior of adolescents. By highlighting similarities between horses and teens, Heather presents a unique perspective on both and challenges us to better appreciate the forces at play during the tumultuous stage of adolescence. Drawing on discoveries from her lifelong passion for horses and more than two decades of professional work with teens, Heather offers practical and thought-provoking information that can be readily applied by parents, teachers, coaches and counselors. Heather's sensitivity and humor come through as she describes her innovative approach to working successfully with teens by applying strategies and principles effective with horses. In Wild at Heart, Heather demonstrates that it is possible for adults to have meaningful, collaborative relationships with the teens in their lives.

Lessons With Chance is a coming of age story of a young girl, her off the track Thoroughbred Horse, and her mother. Abstracted from the mother's journals, the story tells of the 10 year transformational journey of the girl, the horse, and the Mom through the horse's rehabilitation, training, and competing to his untimely end. A true story of hope, courage, determination, humor, sadness, and moving on.

"Strike a Long Trot" chronicles the distinguished early career of Linda Tellington-Jones, ranging from the 100-mile Tevis Cup Ride to Hunter Trials at Pebble Beach. As a brilliant educator at her Pacific Coast Equestrian Research Farm and School of Horsemanship, Linda shined. A destiny in Linda's early life was fulfilled when she was sought by a wealthy Hungarian countess to promote her Hungarian horses, once revered as the finest warhorses in Europe. The book tells a charming story about how Linda transformed the stallion Hungarian Brado from a U.S. Equestrian Team reject into a multi-discipline champion. At the Westwind Hungarian Horse Farm, Linda literally hung up her tack and competitive lifestyle and followed her heart to create what is known around the world today as the Tellington TTouch(r) Training Metho

The Happiest Horse Part I The Basic's is a reliable guide written to help equestrians of all skill levels that offers beneficial information for stable owners and managers as well. The book contains a wealth of information on equine products that actually work as well as scientifically backed recommendations for ensuring your horse's health. This book has many tips of the trade written by a lifelong horse owner and entrepreneur that are not commonly written about and offers a plethora of insights on the following topics: How to purchase a horse Cost involved with horse ownership How to find the right boarding facility for your horse Sourcing Hay properly and how to avoid hay scams How to store hay properly Equine fencing options and product recommendations How to properly manage horse pastures Safest times to allow horses to graze in pastures Identifying Poisonous Noxious Weeds in horse pastures Nutritional requirements for the horse Alternative feeds for horses How to grow your own grain fodder for horses Colic and Laminitis symptoms Preventing colic & laminitis in horses How to find a veterinarian Equine Health Care How to find a farrier

The horse is a highly intelligent species capable of exceptional communication with the human being, but only if the human has learned HOW to communicate. This book begins explaining why Natural Horsemanship works, including some concepts never before published. Then we examine different schools of thought within the horse world, and finally the significance of horses in the 21st century.

A brief look at a Farrier's work day, plus Brother-Fred's noble wisdom, stories and anecdotes.

The anxiously anticipated sequel to the National Best Seller The Soul of a Horse - Life Lessons from the Herd. Another voyage into uncharted territory from the couple who had no horses and no clue just a few short years ago. A journey of discovery with wild horses going domestic and domestic horses going wild. And a federal agency going mad. Told as only Joe Camp can tell it. For everyone who has ever loved a horse or loved the idea of loving a horse. The author of the highly acclaimed National Best Seller The Soul of a Horse - Life Lessons from the Herd strikes again with an uplifting, inspirational love story of trust, tears and joy that will once again be changing lives for the better all across the planet. Praise for Joe Camp's writing: "Joe Camp is a master storyteller." The New York Times "One cannot help but be touched by Camp's love and sympathy for animals and by his eloquence on the subject." - Michael Korda - The Washington Post "Joe Camp is a natural when it comes to understanding how animals tick and a genius at telling us their story. His books are must-reads for those who love animals of any species." - Monty Roberts - Author of New York Timers Best-seller The Man Who Listens to Horses "To say too much about Camp's compelling book would be to spoil much of the beauty and simplicity of the story. The tightly-written, simply-designed and powerfully drawn chapters often read like short stories that flow from the heart." Jack L. Kennedy - The Joplin Independent "Joe Camp is a gifted storyteller and the results are magical. Joe entertains, educates and empowers, baring his own soul while articulating keystone principles of a modern revolution in horsemanship." - Rick Lamb - TV/Radio host - The Horse Show "I wish you could hear my excitement for Joe Camp's new book, The Soul of a Horse. It is unique, powerful, needed." - Dr. Marty Becker - Best-selling author of several "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books; Popular veterinary contributor to ABC's "Good Morning America" "An amazing, amazing book." Janet Parshall - Janet Parshall's America "Heartwarming, joyful and triumphant. A literary gem." Cate Crismani - True Cowboy Magazine

A Thoroughbred horse's magical musings about life, love, and spirituality, based on @GloriousAllianc's Pasture Bar, a Twitter-verse sensation.

A collection of short stories told as the Author thinks the horses see their lives before and after they arrive at her Horse Rescue. Sad but funny in places its guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings

The story of how the ancient art of horsemanship has been transformed over the past few decades and its effect on training, riding, tack, medicine, and more. Most significant, it presents that the communication skills involved in this remarkable change can be used to facilitate human relationships. Illustrated with 100's of photos

Designed to make acupressure practical and easy to use for your Horse or other Equine. With over forty common ailments covered in easy to follow treatment charts. The tools to make new charts for uncommon ailments are included. Written in common language, with instructions on applying pressure and preparing yourself and your animal for treatments. Location descriptions of acupoints accompany each chart to avoid any confusion and inconvenience when using the treatments. Acupressure care designed to complement your Veterinarians care and give you tools to help keep your animal healthy for a long happy life.

Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal is the story of one little foals fight for survival after being taken from his mother within hours of his birth. Dinky, takes us on a poignant trip through the heart and mind of an animal, who was born for the sole purpose of producing milk in the mare. In the elite world of horses, Dinky was considered a by-product, a 'junk foal.' Dinky's story will resonate with animal lovers, as well as anyone who has adopted. Although a horse, his story has been called an adoption story. The reader can follow him through the heartbreak, cruelty, loneliness, and finally to happiness in his forever home. His story is based on true events. Each event from the moment the author met Dinky actually happened, though it is the author's interpretation of what he might have been thinking and feeling during the occasions described in his story. His early life which is unknown has been fictionalized by the author and constructed through research and imagination. There are many wonderful animal rescue leagues, many are very empathic to these young animals, though some are not. Since Ms. Bishop has no knowledge of Dinky's early days she used the latter to enhance the strength of his story. It will break your heart, open your eyes, lift you up, and teach you much about horses. It is suitable for all ages.

A child's introduction to horsemanship. This picture book teaches children about basic horse care, safety, and riding. This book is packed with humorous illustrations and valuable tips about safe horsemanship.

Have you ever wondered what your animals are thinking? Have you wanted to find a way to communicate and connect with them to improve their health and behavior, and your relationship with them? Heather Green learned early in life that she could sense what the people around her were thinking, feeling, and experiencing. This led her into the healing professions; first a nurse, and later a counselor. But something always seemed to be missing. Then the horses came. And all the pieces fell into place. For the Love of Horses is a book for horse people, animal and nature lovers, healers, counselors, and those on a path of healing and spiritual transformation. Riders will learn how to enhance their partnership with their horses, healers will gain a new view of what it means to be there for their clients, people with wounds they never thought could mend will find hope. Green takes the reader on a journey shrouded in mystery, destined for clarity and wholeness. Part memoir, part inspirational coaching, part instruction manual, this book tells the story of one woman's discovery of her life's mission. Those whose stories interwove with hers along the way come to life in these pages. The horses can be heard. And the promise of this book is that the world can change and thrive.

"Look at that poor little rescue horse " Florecita, the miniature horse, enjoys her carefree days at Shiloh until a visitor's remark sends her off in search of answers that will change the course of her life. Photographed at Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, Florecita, Proud To Be A Rescue Horse gives the young reader a gentle, but honest look at exactly what it means to be a rescue horse.

Packed with humorous illustrations and valuable tips, Learn About Horses is a great child's introduction to horsemanship. This Picture book teaches children about basic horse care, safety, and riding.