This is the first in a series of books in which the author approaches equine ecology from a biocentric viewpoint - one that recognizes that horses are biological entities having intrinsic value, and applies those values within the domestic horse's environment. This volume approaches equine nutrition from a species appropriate perspective, and examines why a human-centric industry is the underlying cause of many domestic equine pathologies.

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.

What if you discovered that you could eliminate most if not all of your horses' health, hoof, and behavior problems by doing one thing. Seriously. One single thing. Joe & Kathleen Camp have eight horses. Three mustangs straight out of the wild, a rescued American Saddlebred, two Arabians, a paint and a quarter horse. And at their farm there is no colic, no laminitis, no strangles, no insulin resistance, no ulcers, no founder, no navicular issues, no cribbing, pawing, kicking, weaving, pacing, or biting. How did they accomplish all this? By eliminating stress. They banished it. Sent it packing. And you can too. Joe never intended to write a book, never mind several. He and Kathleen were just trying to figure out how to keep and care for a small group of horses that had somehow landed quite unexpectedly in their front yard. They were two complete neophytes who, a few short months before, didn't have a horse or a clue. So they were asking a lot of questions, and getting a lot of answers that didn't seem to make any sense. After stumbling through mistake after mistake, digging through an enormous amount of research, and spending a great deal of time with their little herd they discovered that either they were stark raving nuts or there was something very wrong in this world of horses. That's where The Soul of a Horse began. Thankfully for us it turned out that they weren't nuts. At least not in the clinical sense. And it was too late for them to turn back. "Joe Camp is a natural when it comes to understanding how animals tick and a genius at telling us their story." - Monty Roberts, Author of NYT Best Seller The Man Who Listens to Horses "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 gifted storyteller and the results are magical." Rick Lamb, Author and TV/Radio Host of The Horse Show "Joe Camp is a master storyteller." The New York Times

Are you a fearful rider? Have you been searching for help in overcoming your fear so that you can finally achieve your horseback riding dreams? Or are you a riding instructor who struggles to convince your students that they can ride with confidence? If so, Riding Fear Free can help. Riding Fear Free goes beyond the traditional equitation and horse training advice and goes straight to the heart of the matter by addressing the true problem: fear. Learn how the scientific principles of fear extinction and memory replacement can be applied at the barn and under saddle so that you will never have another fearful ride. You will learn to: * Rate your fear level * See the reality of your situation * Deal with emotions * Replace fear memories This book features full color images and illustrations to inspire readers as they take the journey to Riding Fear Free. Please Note: Riding Fear Free is available in two paperback editions to suit any budget. This is the full-color edition.

Variety is not simply the spice of life for a horse; it's the key to his good health. In this transcribed and edited teleseminar, Dr. Getty discusses the many benefits of adding to the horse's forage foundation with nutritious, natural sources of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals. Beets, berries, and bananas, pumpkins, peanuts, and more-Dr. Getty covers the myriad choices of natural foods that can boost the nutrition in the daily diet and add interest to feeding times. Whole foods aren't only for humans any more. Here's how to use them safely to round out the horse's diet for optimal health.

Equine Cushing's disease is an incurable disorder common in older horses. The symptoms come on gradually, but can be devastating to a horse's quality of life. It is a progressive disorder that can lead to fatal infections, colic, muscle wasting, and laminitis. The good news, though, is that nutritional management can slow the disease progression and greatly improve the quality of life for the horse with Cushing's disease. In this sixth volume of her Spotlight on Equine Nutrition Series, Dr. Juliet M. Getty explains the science of the disease mechanism, discusses common veterinary options, and offers valuable advice on appropriate nutritional intervention, a key component in the treatment of equine Cushing's disease. Her answers to questions from owners of horses with Cushing's will be of help to many who struggle to better the lives of their suffering horses.

This is the classic book first published in 1968 by Horse Auctioneer and Cowboy, Lawrence Green and Dean W. Boggs. Full of critical information on how to understand what's important when buying a horse or getting a horse at auction. Out of print until now, this gem is written in laymen's terms and gives over an easy-to-follow method for ascertaining the age of a horse. As an extra dividend, Yuma Bill's humor and philosophy add a special savor to the solid facts contained in this book. All rights reserved. Copyright renewed 2012 Nona Green Fact checked 2012 by Dr. Beth Stolzy DVM specializing in equine dentistry.

Every year, thousands of dollars are spent in the U.S. on horse training and riding lessons. Technique and training are important keys to a rewarding "ride," but a horse's physical, emotional and mental comfort are just as important, and often misunderstood or overlooked. "What we perceive to be 'bad behavior' is very often the result of ... any number of physiological conditions that our horses are unable to describe to us." Inspired by a true story, Sandi Bell examines symptoms and possible sources of pain or discomfort that cause resistant behavior so often mistaken for disobedience. Easy-to-understand text with correlating illustrations and photos allow a reader to have insight into the missed influences affecting our horses. "Thursday's cantering challenge was so clear to me. He wasn't trying to disobey the rider ... it was that he was hurting. His inability or refusal to pick up the canter was purely because he was in pain." Responsible horse handlers will benefit from this powerful information. Before The 'Crop' Comes Out offers a fresh perspective-steps we can take to support our horses instead of punishing them- a positive way to look at and approach horses with the respect they deserve. About the Author Sandi Bell is a horse owner, writer, consultant and instructor from the SF Bay Area. A passionate "horse advocate," she aspires to help other horse lovers understand and remedy behavioral issues not premeditated by the horse. Sandi's formal education began by attending clinics, symposiums and seminars from top horse professionals and she is currently working on a degree in Equine Science. Read her popular blog at www.heartandsoulequine.com.

This is an unforgettable story about a Missouri Foxtrotter horse. 'Penny' is a liver chestnut colored horse with a regal appearance and a gentle, delicate nature. In this book, the horse experiences and lives through, a terrible tornado. The book wastes no time in getting the reader involved in the life of the pretty horse, and in the tornado's devastation. The reader will experience the immediate confusion, as well as the substantial healing process, which the horse must go through. The story is told by the horse herself. The book allows the reader to experience the tornado from an 'insider's point of view.' This is a true story. As it unfolds, the reader will develop a friendship with the horse, the people who owned her and those who rescued her, and with animals on the farm. The reader will fall in love with this horse

Ever want to consider intelligence beyond schools? Read Up, Down, and Over, and follow one person's journey to learn deep listening to hear horses and their stories. In so doing, she came to know her own truths. Without making a test of the levels of intelligence, horses teach us about ourselves and our connection with nature. Up, Down, and Over takes you for a ride among horses and their stories, so that we, too, begin to hear truths about the simple constancy of existence-if we will listen.

I have always wondered what it is like to live within a herd of animals. I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend a large amount of time with horses, and I have tried to take pictures of them in the herd, trying to see the day as one of them.

How the humanitarian act of saving one foal, a by-product of a Premarin producing Pregnant Mare Urine Line (PMU), from slaughter evolves into a life changing odyssey. The unforeseen trail leads a woman from the California Wine Country through the PMU farms in Canada to the National Champion Draft Horse Driving Shows of two countries. Along the way, while learning to drive and show her Percheron Draft Horses, many emotional experiences, from comical to tear-producing are encountered. Her amusing thought-provoking story is brilliantly delivered, as she candidly reveals behind-the-scene secrets about driving, training and showing horses, with the turn of every page. Embark upon the spirited adventure of this inspiring literary work that will intrigue all. Those who have read this uplifting book find it impossible to put down, cover to cover.

Book#6 of the "Farrier-Friendly" article series.

Every horse owner or lover at some stage experiences that burning rage, the sheer frustration, confusion and utter distress of simply not understanding their horse: Why it does the things it does, and acts the way it does. Truth is, owning and riding horses is tough: and unlike our cars, horses cannot have their components changed to better suit us. We, as their owners, can only strive to better understand them. Better Understanding Your Horse, is a guide for every horse owner. It is the key to unlocking the mystery around your horse's behaviour and mannerisms. Helping you to better understand, manage and train it.

A collection of short stories revolve around three central characters that come to life in a narrative that offers unforgettable lessons of horsemanship. Walt and Amos are elderly twin brothers who have gathered a life time of experience understanding horses. They share their knowledge with a young boy who has a passion for horses. In his journey the boy makes the same mistakes common to all horse people and the brothers adopt the same principles of educating the boy as they might a young horse - with kindness, support and encouragement to explore and experiment.

This is the story of Bob. A real horse that lives with his herd. Bob is a haflinger horse, a very strong breed of horse with a huge, gentle heart. In this photographic journey, we learn the importance of accepting yourself for who you are. Bob feels that he doesn't fit in with the other horses and tries to change himself to be more like Joe, the head of the herd.