Equestrian and animal sports

This vintage book offers the reader a unique and authentic insight into the sporting life of a nineteenth century fox hunter, chronicling his experiences in all manner of pursuits ranging from buying a horse to embarking on a hunt.

Listen to and communicate with your horse-successfully"e;This is a book for everyone who has ever looked at the constantly increasing list of methods and systems marketed as 'horsemanship' and wondered which of the many possible approaches would be most suitable for a particular behavior problem.

A fantastically detailed and uniquely organized dressage reference for the rider.

This vintage book contains a detailed and fascinating account of the author's experiences as a farmer and huntsman.

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.

A simple system for figuring out and fixing whats wrong with a horses performance.

This text contains a historical article on the mechanics of equine movement and locomotion.

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.

I moderne toppidrett er mental form viktig i tillegg til fysisk form.

This easy-to-understand guide shows how to overcome technical limitations and learn to see horses in a new light, fine-tuning observation skills, and discovering how to take best advantage of photo opportunities.

The Cheltenham Festival is nowadays the biggest event in the racing year in visitor numbers eclipsing Royal Ascot, the Grand National or the Derby.

With three full exercise routines for riders at beginner, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels, this guide helps you achieve a good basic riding position that is centered, aligned, balanced, and relaxed.

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

From the Wild West shows of the nineteenth century to the popular movie Westerns of the twentieth century, one view of an idealized and mythical West has been promulgated.

We all want our horses to be able to perform to the best of their ability and we know that an effective training regime has many facets.

This is a detailed handbook on horseshoeing, with a specific focus on the various diseases and ailments common to horse's feet.

Isaac Burns Murphy (1861--1896) was one of the most dynamic jockeys of his era.

Unless you're familiar with the sport, you're probably intimidated!

An authoritative introduction to the specialised histories of the modern circus, its unique aesthetics, and its contemporary manifestations and scholarship.

The Horse is a comprehensive exploration of the biology, behaviour, and diversity of a species that has evolved over 55 million years, and has been of vital importance to us since they were first domesticated 6,000 years ago.

This is a vintage handbook on horsemanship originally intended for young gentlemen, with chapters on duelling, fencing, etiquette, and more.

As New Labour's first period of government picks up steam, we find Bernard Donoughue working as a minister at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food.

Contending that nearly all horse behavior problems result from incorrect or inconsistent training, this work highlights the potential behind the worlds promising equine model citizens and partners.

With her landmark first book Horse Speak: The Equine–Human Translation Guide, trainer Sharon Wilsie upended conventional methods of human–equine communication (using words and ropes, for example) with her clear classification of the language horses use with each other (body, breath, and intent), as well as an unparalleled explanation of how we as humans can effectively mirror it.

Will Murray made his living raising Black Angus cattle at a ranch in San Luis Obispo, California, and by guiding and outfitting people into wilderness areas in the Los Padres National Forest.

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the game of polo, first published in the late nineteenth century.

A crucial element of eventing is that horse and rider complete the cross-country course within a set time ('the optimum time').

Remarkable Racecourses is a beautifully presented collection of the world's most striking racecourses.

From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history.

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

The Language of Horsemanship will help a rider use the knowledge of equine characteristics to initiate communication and create successful interaction in a way the horse can understand.

This vintage book contains a collection of traditional hunting songs and ballads from the nineteenth century.

Dressage Masters takes the reader into four of the greatest training stables in Europe.

This vintage book is highly recommend for those with an interest in historical fox hunting in America, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature.

Calm, Forward and Straight must always serve as a guideline during the training and the order should not be interchanged.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to horse shoeing, with chapters on common diseases, horse control and management, general maintenance, anatomy, and other useful tips.

"e;The Structure of the Horse's Foot and the Principles of Shoeing"e; is a concise but comprehensive guide to farriery, with a special focus on the anatomy of the horse's foot and its common ailments.

In Riding, Pardis Mahdavi meditates on the lessons learned over a lifetime of horseback riding and the falling, failing, and joy it brings.

5 minutes a day is all the time you need to achieve: *; Better balance in the saddle *; Improved body control from head to toe *; Increased influence with your seat *; Flawless leg position and subtle aiding *; Quieter, softer hands and contact your horse can trust *; Less physical stiffness, tension, and riding-related pain *; Confidence in your ability to communicate with your horse!

An eye-opening game-changer of a book that sheds new light on how horses learn, think, perceive, and perform, and explains how to work with the horse's brain instead of against it.

As the woman who trained the great Best Mate to win three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups, no one could be better qualified than Henrietta Knight to discover what makes today's top jumps trainers succeed.

Em "A Usina da Força Mental 1 + 2", Sami Duymaz, também conhecido como Samuel Samiris, investiga os segredos da inteligência emocional e mostra maneiras práticas de fortalecer a resiliência mental.

This vintage book contains an account of American ice hockey in the late nineteenth century.

An authoritative introduction to the specialised histories of the modern circus, its unique aesthetics, and its contemporary manifestations and scholarship.

Em "The Power Plant Mental Strength 2", Sami Duymaz, também conhecido como Samuel Samiris, continua sua fascinante expedição ao mundo da força mental.

First published in 1924, "e;Hunting Lays and Hunting Ways"e; is an extensive collection of poetry connected through the common theme of hunting.