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Since 1580, Lipizzaners have been bred by the Hapsburgs, the Royal
family of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to be used in the Royal
carriages and as riding horses in the Royal Courts, including The
Imperial Riding School in the Hofburg in Vienna. The pure
Lipizzaner is a rare breed, due partly, at least, to its turbulent
history. There are approximately 3,500 in total in the World today,
of which the majority are in the State Studs of the countries that
originally formed the Austro-Hungarian Empire. These baroque horses
are especially famous for their exceptional schneeweiss colour -
snow white or silver white - and for their amazing ability to
perform all the athletic movements of the 'Airs above the Ground'
and the classical dressage to music unique to the Spanish Riding
School of Vienna. Packed with information about the breed's history
and stunning photos, this new guide is a fitting homage to the
world-famous Lipizzaner.
Over thousands of years the horse's teeth have evolved to be
hard-wearing and efficient in biting through plant material and
grinding food to make it digestible. However, man's domestication
of the horse has resulted in numerous potential problems in this
area, with ill-fitting bits and inappropriate diet, as well as
natural factors such as disease, parasites and old age all posing
potential hazards. Understanding the Horse's Teeth and Mouth
explains in accessible terms what equine dental care involves, why
good dental care is important for the horse and how oral conditions
can affect not only the way the horse eats, but also its health,
behaviour and movement.
HINTS ON DRIVING HORSES By Captain C.Morley Knight A READ COUNTRY
BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally published in 1884, this extremely
scarce early work on driving horses is both expensive and hard to
find in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS have republished it,
using the original text and illustrations. This excellent little
book was written in an era when "handling the ribbons" was not only
a pleasurable pastime, but was almost the sole means of transport -
hence any hints on making driving more simple, and consequently,
more safe, were of inestimable value. In view of the steadily
growing interest in this pastime and the constant demand for
information on harnessing and driving, this book will prove of
great value with its detailed wisdom aimed at both tyro and expert.
The book consists of two hundred and twelve pages divided into
twelve Comprehensive Chapters, each illustrated with explanatory
line drawings: Harness. Driving-Single Harness. Driving-Double
Harness. Curricle and Cape Cart. Driving Four Horses-Position of
Coachman. Four Horses-The Reins. Four in Hand. The Whip. Starting.
Pulling Up. Turning. Useful Hints. Tandem Driving. Tandem Harness.
Breaking to Harness. Etc. This is a fascinating read for any
driving enthusiast or historian of this mode of transport, but also
contains much information and advise that is still extremely useful
and practical today. Many of the early equestrian titles,
particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. READ COUNTRY BOOKS are
republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high
quality, modern editions, using the original text and
artwork.Keywords: Driving Horses Pleasurable Pastime Country Books
Line Drawings Tyro Morley Ribbons Reprint Illustrations Wisdom Read
Books Hints On Driving Country Classic
These workbooks have been prepared by a BHS examiner as revision
aids for students who are about to take their BHS stages one and
two examinations. Working through the syllabus for both
examinations typical questions are asked by means of text, line
illustrations and photographs on all relevant subjects. There is
space for the student to write down the answers and the correct
answers are given at the end of the book. Each book includes a
chapter of dos and don'ts and sound advice on dress and examination
technique. These books are designed as companions for "The Course
Companion to BHS Stage One", and "The Course Companion for BHS
Stage Two" and the audiotape revision aids to both examinations,
all by Maxine Cave and published by J.A. Allen.
This book provides an overview of the field of Equine-Assisted
Therapy and Learning and gives a powerful account of a research
study charting the experiences of seven 'at-risk' young people
attending a pioneering Therapeutic Horsemanship centre in the UK.
The book includes a foreword from Leif Hallberg, author of Walking
the Way of the Horse .
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Russel H. Beatie; Foreword by Dean Krakel; Illustrated by Nancy Kay Niles, Judy Osburn
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Saddles is the first complete work on the subject to appear in
print. It is an exhaustive survey, in words and more than eight
hundred illustrations, of the one indispensable item of horse
equipment, whose history began about the time the horse was
domesticated, in the dim mists of unrecorded time.More than
history, Saddles also explains the construction of the basic
saddle, describes the different saddle types, and explains how they
have been altered to meet the changing needs of riders down through
the centuries. Those who work with horses for pleasure or profit,
from novices looking for suggestions on buying saddles to
professionals who want to round out their knowledge, will find this
book useful, absorbing, and a delight to the eye. It covers
virtually every aspect of saddlery, saddle measurement, selection,
and care, plus tips from a knowledgeable horseman on the
intricacies of fitting horse, rider, and saddle into a dynamic
whole. The aesthetics of the craft are also presented in detail:
the uniquely American leatherwork of the show saddle, the elaborate
use of silver (now undergoing a revival), the adoption by American
saddlemakers of useful accessories from other lands (the tapadero
from Mexico, for example). The construction of the saddle is
described and illustrated in careful detail, along with
descriptions of the many accessories of early and modern times. The
section on famous saddles shows now-priceless gem-studded examples
of the saddlemaker's skill. The first compilation of American
saddlemakers is given in the appendix. A glossary of saddle terms
and a thoroughly researched bibliography conclude the book. In
undertaking the enormous task of compiling this work, one of the
author's underlying purposes has been to enhance interest in the
few surviving old saddles as collectors' items and as artifacts of
American history. For, as he says, ""Much of that history was made
on horseback.""
In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006
and 2008 and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele
competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games
competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in which
the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the horse
to touch to release tension in key junctions of the body that most
affect performance. This practical book: contains step-by-step
instructions, photographs and illustrations; is ideally suited to
accompany you to the barn, where you will practice the Masterson
Method techniques on horses; includes chapters with tips &
techniques, anatomical explanations and examples from Jim's
practice help deepen your understanding; has a quick reference
section that will point you to exercises that are specifically
suited to your particular discipline--dressage, endurance,
eventing, show jumping, barrel racing, or others in the vast realm
of horse sports. By using these techniques, and knowing the
responses to look for, you are able to: achieve a release of
accumulated stress in deep-seated key junctions of the horse's body
that affects mobility, comfort, attitude, training and performance;
restore muscular and structural balance, and natural alignment;
enable your horse to perform optimally and respond to your training
without stiffness and pain and, finally, achieve new levels of
communication and trust with your horse that spill over into other
areas of interaction.
In 1987, former naval intelligence officer Jonathan Jay Pollard was
sentenced to life in prison for passing classified information to
the Israelis-the only person ever to be so severely punished for
spying on behalf of an American ally. Why was his sentence so
harsh? This fascinating, intensively researched book, by
investigative journalist Elliot Goldenberg, finally reveals the
whole story. After numerous interviews with top intelligence
operatives and government insiders, Goldenberg is able to make a
strong case that Pollard's sentence was not due to the severity of
the damage he inflicted on the security of the United States,
contrary to assertions by the Justice Department and the Pentagon.
His greatest crime, Goldenberg insists, was that Pollard
inadvertently stumbled upon and threatened to expose secret
dealings between President Reagan's most-trusted advisors and
Saddam Hussein. Pollard, realizing how much of a threat this might
mean to Israeli security, took it upon himself to pass on vital
information regarding these U.S.-Iraqi dealings to Israeli
security. Pollard's information eventually helped Israel target
Iraqi military establishments for strikes during the Gulf War.
The Hunting Horse (the Israeli code name for Pollard) provides a
rare glimpse into what may be the greatest cover-up in American
history, a world of secret agendas and covert operations that is
too often kept hidden from congressional oversight and public
scrutiny.
Following UNbridled and UNtamed, the final in this trilogy explodes
to a dramatic conclusion in the author's native Australia. The
stories collide to a tumultuous ending, showing how one suicide can
change the lives of so many. UNscripted's protagonist Mike Bradley
returns to Byron Bay and finds his girlfriend has left him. His
shadowy past, coupled with his shock, ignites a journey to hell as
a heroin addict. After a brutal beating, a famous retired doctor
becomes the catalyst for Mike's dramatic recovery. Mike lives with
Doc and his family for three years until tragedy strikes, jolting
Mike back to reality. Mike leaves in search of his true love. He
takes a train ride on the Indian Pacific across the rugged outback
to Sydney. There, he reunites with his best friend Burton Phillips
and ruthless polo patron Jack Keating. Mike finds himself enmeshed
in the rich and famous world of polo. The Hunter Valley in Scone
becomes the backdrop as the story lifts the shroud of mystery
surrounding polo in a shocking manner, resulting in a massacre. As
the country prepares for the Australian Open, competition and greed
gain power, contributing to a senseless death. For more information
on the trilogy series please go to: www.samanthaelphick.com
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