More than Color - Paint Horse Legends features the stories of 20 of the breed's greatest foundation stallions, mares and geldings, as told by the pioneering men and women who know them best. This is
An examination of horse racing from a history of the breeds developed for the sport, through training and caring for horses at the track, to the day of the race and life after retirement.
As the son of two Badminton riders, William Fox-Pitt was born into the eventing world, and when he won the huge red, white and blue champion's rosette at his local Pony Club Gymkhana in the Jubilee Y
This beautifully illustrated new biography ofdressage superstar Klaus Balkenhol delivers both an engagingpersonal history of the man and an education on his mission to uphold the classica
From the arid grasslands of Arizona to the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, Legendary Ranches explores the cowboys, horses, history and traditions of North America's greatest ranches. Complete with
A guide that covers trails, state parks, beaches, and horse rental venues in northern Florida provides an overview of the ecology riders will encounter, a profile of each destination, directions, maps
The world of Thoroughbred racing is glamorous, secretive, dangerous, and seductive -- the sport of kings and the poor man's obsession. While the spectacle of racing stirs the imagination, it belies t
This authoritative guide will make horseplayers a lot of money. Respected racing author C.N. Richardson takes would-be winners through his eight-point system for betting. Most important,
Problems when handling your horse can happen to any owner at any time and can be a result of thoughtlessness, fear, or simply just not knowing the right thing to do at the right time. This book is a c
With arena exercises designed to fine-tune rider coordination andcommunication andimprove transitions, rhythm, flexion, accuracy, and balance, this indispensable collection of schooling t
Western Horsemanship requires balance, finesse, and above all, effective communication between horse and rider. Not only is Western Horsemanship an important and popular horse show class, but it is al
An experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen celebrates his lead dog and longtime companion, Cookie, in this intimate essay. Paulsen takes readers inside the kennel as Cookie’s last litter of pups grow
Long before there was a Las Vegas, there was a Saratoga. In a time before radio and television, Americans in the Gilded Age viewed Saratoga as the culmination of their hopes and dreams. Then as now,
A comprehensive and practical guide to learning horseback riding, both English and Western. This illustrated reference provides information that is important for all riders, whether they are taking fo
"The big horse," in racing vernacular, is the animal that brings fame and fortune to a stable. He's the heavyweight champion, the All-American quarterback, the four-legged Michael Jordan of the barn.
In Black Maestro, Joe Drape meticulously brings to life the drama, adventures, romances, and heartbreaks of an unlikely participant in the greatest historical events of the twentieth century. It is a
World Class Reining covers the entire spectrum of training and showing a reining horse and is lavishly illustrated throughout with four-color photography that gives it a “coffee table” bo
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. This user-frie
