Horses and ponies: general interest

Lameness, one of the most common and most troublesome of all equine ailments, remains the primary reason why horses are unable to fulfill their potential and their riders' and trainers' expectations.

Al Dunning is a 30-year legend in Western riding competitions, and this, his first training book, is an invaluable self-help guide for riders of all levels.

Experienced backyard horsekeeper Joan Fry leads the prospective horse owner through the process of assessing suitable land; choosing a veterinarian and farrier; constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and arena; purchasing a horse; and feeding and care.

In the ten years since this book was first published, the USEF, American horse sport's governing body, has revised and added rules and regulations that affect novice hunter-seat riders.

Horses have been at the right hand of man for thousands of years.

Tom Moates's life and work were on a horseless path until serendipity brought Niji, a sorrel gelding, into his life.

A well-trained, responsive, and intelligent working cow horse is more than just a pleasure to ride or watch in action; such an animal is an integral part--a prized employee, if you will--of a ranch's workforce.

Western Horsemanship requires balance, finesse, and above all, effective communication between horse and rider.

The world's oldest horse breed, the Arabian epitomizes equine versatility, participating in all disciplines of English, Western, dressage, driving, and in-hand horse show classes.

At some point in a mother's life, her child--most likely, her daughter--will smile sweetly and say, "e;Mommy, I want to learn to ride a horse.

Three-day eventing, known as the "e;complete competition,"e; requires the same horse-and-rider team to ride a dressage test, a demanding cross-country obstacle course, and a show-jumping round.

Equine Angelsis acelebration of the journey ofhorses and foals saved from slaughter.

This is the long-awaited how-to handbook for treating riding injuries in the field for both rider and horse, with step-by-step numbered instructions for the most common injuries and what to do until help arrives.

Owning a horse is one of life's great pleasuresand expenses.

Ranch roping is at the heart of all ranch work, and unlike the rodeo variation of calf roping, the ';vacquero' tradition calls for techniques that result in a skillful and graceful throw and catch.

From the 1890s through the 1920s, as horse gave way to machine, the look of Toronto and the lifestyles of its inhabitants were irrevocably altered.

In Enjoy the Journey- Join in a celebration of warming moments in the memoirs of these women, with their horses, living along the Snake River Plain; Learn what they did to refresh their souls.

Learn the basic techniques of the ancient Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu for use on animal companions to promote healing, health and harmony of body, mind and spirit.

This is the true story of Jammer, a throwback Andalusian Brood Mare bred by the local Island Cattle Baron.

An evocative portrait of the Triple Crown-winning racehorse trainer: "e;sportswriting as good as it could ever possibly be"e; (New York Daily News).

Ever want to consider intelligence beyond schools?

I was so proud of our progress that I made my husband watch one ride.

In the early morning, the stillness is broken by small clouds of dust billowing about a horses hooves.

This book is written with such clarity and vision I feel Im right there living the experience.

Rosy Weeks works for a local horse trainer at a once-successful stable, now fallen on hard times.

Margrit Coates is internationally acclaimed for her work as an animal healer and communicator, and is the author of Healing with Horses and Horses Talking.

"e;A History of Horse Racing"e; contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of horse and horse racing in England and the Unites States.

"e;Diseases of the Horse"e; contains information on the diagnosis and treatment of a vast range of equine ailments.

This classic guide contains information on the skeleton, organs and muscles of a horse.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the harnesses used for driving and carriage horses, with remarks on the use of the cape cart, directions for grooms and coachmen regarding their duties, dress, and how to drive a cart.

It is 1940.

This is a vintage guide to driving a horse-drawn coach, with information on carriage horses and their care and maintenance.

"e;The Body of the Horse, Its External Accidents and Diseases"e; contains information on the diagnosis and treatment of horse ailments.

Originally published in the 1930s.

Originally published in France 1854 then translated into English in 1919 by John Swire.

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on horse brasses, being a guide to their origin and the symbolic meaning of various designs.

From her early childhood, when her inspirational mother would take her on trips along her beloved Ridgeway in a horse-drawn cart, Candida Lycett Green has retained a love of green lanes and tracks, of moving along at horse's pace and casting an eye on the beauty of England through the back door.

Healing for Horses is the most comprehensive guide available on the subject of using healing energy with horses.

Over the last few years there has been a revolution in the way we think about horses.

Following the success of 'Healing for Horses', in this book, Margrit Coates explains how readers can learn to interact with equines on a deep level.

From feeding your horse right to curbing its bad habits, The Everything Horse Care Book is your one-stop reference for a happy and healthy horse!

Through their courage, strength, and beauty, horses will forever be known to capture hearts and bond with humans in a way never thought possible.

He was just an aged Belgian draft horse, left alone in a pasture to live out the remaining days of his twilight years.

The inside story of the crisis within the country's most classic sporthorseracingand why money is killing thoroughbreds at the top of their game.

In Getting Along with Horses: An Evolution in Understanding, you will be challenged to reframecommonly held beliefs about the most effective ways to interact with your horse.

Finalist for the READING THE WEST BOOK AWARD for illustrated nonfiction.

Gallop your way to horse riding success with this comprehensive and bestselling handbookPerfect your equestrian skills with the Complete Horse Riding Manual.

'Wonderfully warm and funny' Cathy Woodman, bestselling author of Trust Me I'm A VetWill is a Yorkshire lad, through and through.

Winner of the American Horse Publication's Best Equine Book Award of the Year (2004)Finalist for the 2005 Ben Franklin AwardSpanning time and technique, THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE is a celebration and visual feast of the graceful artistry of the western saddler and his craft.