Dressage 101is a one-volume new edition of the bestsellersCross-Train Your HorseandMore Cross-TrainingIt's a simple, riddle-free system of training that places a high priority on the horse's physical and mental well-being.
Help your horse with simple acupressure techniques:Learn to identify your horse's individual body constitution type, which determines choices of acupressure treatmentUnderstand the 12 main channels of energy in your horse's bodyGain the ability to choose the correct points to treat specific issuesRelieve mild sources of pain and discomfort in your horse's bodyInfluence his mental health and stabilityChoose appropriate treatment from a comprehensive list of common problemsUse step-by-step instructions and photos to help your horse
Every horse, from the pampered show hunter to the family pet, is faced at one time or another with an object or situation that is overwhelmingly terrifying or just downright confusing.
Coach Daniel Stewart has made a name for himself over the past 25 years, enthusiastically training riders of all levels throughout the world, as well as coaching top athletes on several US Equestrian Teams at World Championships, World Equestrian Games, and the Olympics.
With an astounding eighteen medals in eight international championships and team gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1976 and 1984, Jack Le Goff created the standard by which modern-day equestrian teams are measured.
The equestrian pursuit known as Cowboy Dressage was borne of a desire to meld the best of Western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse.
In the 1980s, the world of riding, training, and competing with horses took a major turn with the spread of natural horsemanship, which at its most basic foundation rejects the use of abusive techniques and relies on methods derived from understanding the dynamics of free-roaming horse herds.
Horse Speak is not a training method or technique-it is a practical system for "e;listening"e; and "e;talking"e; to horses in their language, instead of expecting them to comprehend ours.
Contending that nearly all horse behavior problems result from incorrect or inconsistent training, this work highlights the potential behind the world's promising equine model citizens and partners.
Internationally acclaimed horse trainer Mark Rashid shares and analyzes the remarkable events, quiet moments, and humbling stumbling blocks that-looking back-he can identify as significant in his personal journey to finding softness with both horses and people.
Within riding there exists a fundamental conflict of interest: The rider needs to have control-her confidence depends on her ability to control the balance of her own body as well as that of her very powerful horse.
The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions.
Regardless of discipline, level of expertise, training philosophy, body shape, or fitness level, all riders do better-in horse-related activities both on the ground and in the saddle-when they take care of their bodies and maintain their fitness in ways other than just riding.
Those who work with and train horses on a regular basis are likely constantly searching for new ways to make inroads and find answers when faced with tough training or behavior problems.
USEF S and FEI 4* Dressage Judge Janet Foy issued an invitation to the dressage population: "e;Ask me your toughest dressage questions; ask me about the things about riding, training, and competing that you just don't understand; or, just ask me the questions you're always afraid to ask because you don't want to look like you don't know what you're doing!
Better balance in the saddle, improved body control from head to toe, and increased influence with your seat are just a handful of the simple fixes offered in this straightforward training manual for jumping.
5 minutes a day is all the time you need to achieve:Better balance in the saddleImproved body control from head to toeIncreased influence with your seatFlawless leg position and subtle aidingQuieter, softer hands and contact your horse can trustLess physical stiffness, tension, and riding-related painConfidence in your ability to communicate with your horsePlus, in just 5 minutes you can improve a horse that's:Unwilling to go forward or dead to the legHollow-backed, high-headed, or above the bitHeavy on the forehand and unbalancedA chronic puller, leaner, or head-tosserStart or end your riding sessions with Wendy Murdoch's 5-Minute Fixes, and you'll be amazed how quickly you can replace old habits with new ones, get out of your riding rut, and transform what youcan'tdo to what youcando.
If you have seen his weekly television program, Downunder Horsemanship, then you know that Clinton Anderson's training techniques can achieve amazing results with almost any horse.
Helping riders develop a deeper understanding of their animals, this newly revised guide reveals how horses' physical traits-from the muzzle, mouth, lips, and nostrils to the eyes, ears, chin, and facial swirls-can influence their behavior and personalities.
Anna Clemence Mews presents a beautifully written collection of true stories that have made up a part of Julie Dicker's career as an animal communicator and healer.
Many masters of horsemanship have studied horses and riding over the last centuries, but few have given the subject greater consideration than Agoston d'Endrody.
This fabulously illustrated book covers training, conditioning, and competing in all three phases of events: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
World renowned dressage judge and former US Olympic coach Anne Gribbons has had the unique experience of living the trajectory of the dressage evolution in the United States.
With over 500 color photographs, 4,000 index entries, and chapters devoted to cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, digestive, and reproductive health, as well as the hooves, bones, joints, tendons and ligaments, and skin, Dr.
Legend is a difficult Morgan who has a way of looking at things different from most horses and is not always eager to please but eager to do well in what he does.
