In the months leading up to the 1971 Kentucky Derby, CaA±onero II was an unknownhorse with a Venezuelan trainer who spoke only Spanish. The Derby a??expertsa??laughed when an exercise boy rode the hor
Master the essentials of horse riding and improve your technique with this practical illustrated handbook. Features advice for the beginner, from putting on the bridle to holding the reins, as well as
Jumping trainer Carol Mailer presents foolproof jumping exercises suitable for every combination and size of horse and pony, devised specifically to help riders and their mounts hone their skills, imp
A fresh approach to a traditional subject, this handbook will prove an indispensable and definitive guide to pony care.Many of today's first-time owners—especially parents of pony-mad children coerced
Stef Eardley, an experienced instructor, and Stephanie Bateman, an equestrian journalist and horsewoman, have combined forces to provide an introduction to horsemanship for those starting to ride or a
While acknowledging that anatomy must be fully explained, this book focuses on how an appreciation of functional anatomy is vital for everyone who regularly comes into contact with horses, whether the
Whether you are a novice rider just starting out or an advanced rider wanting to improve, this book can help you to perfect your basic technique. It explains succinctly how exercises involving three a
Karin Blignault has combined theory and experimentation to develop a system of training (and teaching) that is straightforward, fast, and brings real results. The methods described in this book teach
This long-awaited follow up to Pilates for Riders offers revolutionary rider performance techniques that gain results and are, quite simply, remarkable. The cutting-edge anti-spasm and mobilization ex
“Scandal on the Turf!” the Los Angeles Times proclaimed. It was October 1940, a mere few months after Seabiscuit had won the Santa Anita Derby, and now this bombshell: “Six Jockeys Admit Horse Races F
Europe's 20th-century history told through the incredible story of a horse: the Lipizzaner, in a sweeping story of falling empires, war, genetics, and purebred horses"When you touch a Lipizzaner," Fra
Although Ride Smarter is a continuation of Ride Smart and follows a similar format, the second volume’s subject matter is fresh and new, geared to take readers and riders to the next level of horseman
Enlightening riders on how to truly become one with the horse, this spiritual riding guide opens the world of molecular equitation, otherwise known as the scientific study of the interplay of mechanis
"The Science of Equestrian Sports is a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of the equestrian rider in sport. While most scholarship to date has focused on the horse in competition, this is
"Provides information about leisure activities that can be enjoyed in nature. Contains photos, charts, and healthy eating and exercise tips that encourage readers to get outdoors and enjoy horseback r
This is a Special Edition. In this book the Author shows the 2012 Top 10 Sires and what made them stand out above the others and why! The book tells you about the large heart horses with an extensive
An engrossing guide to the fascinating stories and facts of the horse-racing world, from the early days of the first races to the thrilling multi-spectator sport of today. Spectacularly illustrated wi
Thayer (North Carolina State University Libraries) brings general readers into the world of American greyhound racing, from its origins through its glory days, at the same time acknowledging its under
By confirming what equestrians should be doing and what they should avoid when it comes to each and every request they give their horse, this instructional guide helps riders develop a perfect underst
