A guide to the horse's anatomy and basic physiology, with clear descriptions of how it works. Written for horses owners and students by a leading equine veterinary surgeon.Includes:* Points of the horse and anatomical directions* The skeleton* Deep and superficial muscles* The foot and how it works* Tendons and ligaments* Circulation and the blood* Respiratory system* Digestive system* Teeth and ageing

This illustrated guide shows how to choose and use tried-and-tested homeopathic remedies for horses and ponies, and provides treatment guidelines for a wide range of common ailments and first aid applications. Includes:* Advantages of using homeopathic remedies * Alphabetical listing of ailments and remedies * Descriptions of remedies and their properties * Using the remedies* When to call the vet

An introduction to the oriental therapy known as Shiatsu, an ancient method of hands on healing which can be successfully applied to horses. Straightforward guidelines and drawings show beginners how to improve their horse's health and well-being.Includes:* What is Shiatsu? * The horse's meridian system * Shiatsu techniques * Typical Shiatsu session * Working with meridians

An introduction to Western-style riding, covering breeds saddles and tack, rider position and aids, ridden exercises and Western classes. Includes:* Western breeds and colours * Saddles, bridles, bits and miscellaneous tack* Western dress* Rider position and the rider's aids * Western gaits * Ridden exercises* Skills required for Western horsemanship

Easy to use horse whispering techniques and principles that can help you develop better bonds with horses.Includes:* Equipment* Understanding and speaking the horse's language * Human body postures* Getting horses to follow you * Taming the wild side * The magic touch* Flexing for calm * Leadership, body space and boundaries * Putting horse whispering to use

Valuable advice on appropriate care and management of ageing equines.Includes:* How horses age* Age related personality and habit changes* Age related health conditions* Preventative management* Useful complementary therapies* Teaching an older horse new tricks* Obedience and the older equine

The common term for a horse that accepts everything without being afraid is bombproof, implying that even if a bomb went off nearby, the horse would not react, jump sideways, or try to run away. By following the methods in Bombproofing Tips, in time you may find that your horse has become the kind of paragon that we traditionally call bombproof Includes:* Understanding the horse's nature * Basic riding skills * Leading skills * How to de-sensitize your horse * Riding past objects of fear * Traffic, tractors, bikes, horses and carts.. * Loud noises and unusual sounds * Reward and punishment * Riding over objects on the ground * Animals and children * Strange objects

Much needed solutions to everyday handling problems. Practical tips on how to improve your horse's manners, making him a pleasure to own and safer to be around.Includes:* How to lead well* How to catch a horse in the field* Problem-free loading* Tips* Training a horse to respect your space* Dealing with biting and kicking

Perry Wood gives much needed advice on common riding problems. Practical tips on how to improve your horse's behaviour under saddle, making him safer to ride and a pleasure to own.Includes:* Bucking and rearing* Head tossing and shying* Jogging, bolting and napping* Refusing to jump* Nose poking* Difficult to mount* Hard mouthed* Overexcited and inattentive to the rider

An easy to understand guide to internal parasites in horses and the intelligent use of worming treatments to control them.Includes:* Common types of parasite, their lifecycles and the effects of infestation* How to tell if your horse has worms, worming programmes and various treatments.

An illustrated introduction to side-saddle riding. Chapters includes:* Type of horse and pony* Types of saddle and saddle fitting* Side-saddle girths and stirrups* What to wear* Mounting and dismounting* The rider's position* The rider's aids * Jumping and competitions

Lameness is a problem that affects almost every horse and pony at some point in its life. This is a straightforward guide to common lameness problems in horses and ponies. Includes:* How to spot lameness* How to determine which is the lame leg* Common lameness conditions and ailments from pulled muscles to laminitis* how to prevent lameness

An introduction to the principles of classical riding, with key exercises on how to adopt the classical seat and use classical training methods to improve your horse's way of going, in hand, on the lunge and under saddle. The book contains not only classical riding in a nutshell, but also practical exercises to try at home.Includes:* How to achive the classical seat* Classical training methods* In hand* On the lunge* Under the saddle* Practical exercises

Provides background knowledge and veterinary advice on ailments, injuries and conditions in accordance with the most up-to-date thinking, while also encouraging a holistic approach to horse care. Paperback.

Just the book for any horse owner in the current economic climate!Budget Horse & Pony Care offers an array of ideas and advice on making hard-earned money go a little further. Horse products can be expensive and the lure of new kit is sometimes hard to resist, especially with increasingly elaborate designs - horse 'bling' is in! However, there are a wide range of items that can be made for a fraction of the cost.From constructing jumps and dressage arenas to converting buildings for stabling, stable management, yard equipment, storage equipment and covers, health and first aid, tack accessories, riders clothing, horse clothing and even recipes for making your own horse treats (apple delight, minty twists...), this book gives easy instructions on making it all, as well as explaining how to 'bling' up existing horse and rider gear with minimal expenditure. There is also a comprehensive section offering advice on how to be more ecologically friendly and save money by assessing stable management practices.

Think Like a Pony explains for the world from a pony's point of view. It tells you how the ponies think, why they act the way they do and what is important to them. It forms the basis for understanding how a pony can become safe to be with, safe to handle, safe to ride and a willing friend and partner in anything you do.Think Like a Pony is written for pony-mad children and their parents. By reading this book, they can learn together and enjoy the fascinating journey of understanding pony behaviour. Importantly, Think Like a Pony is the foundation for future books in this series. Through understanding the concepts explained in this book, children and parents will have the knowledge to start learning from the forthcoming three work books called Think Like a Pony On the Ground which cover handling skills, and Think Like a Pony In the Saddle, dealing with all aspects of riding.This book is suitable for children between 6 and 9 to read with a parent, or 9 to 12 to read on their own.

A handbook for teaching recreational riders including ideas, exercises and plans for group or individual lessons for all abilities and ages. Tips on how to deliver the lessons, what to look for in rider faults and how to help riders improve.

A handbook for instructors and riders by Islay Auty FBHS. Provides a collection of exercises on the flat and over fences specifically designed for use in training more experienced riders and horses as group or individuals.

This book is designed for training jumping riders and horses whether schooling at home or under instruction in group lessons or as individuals. It provides a collection of exercises on the flat and over poles and fences as well as detailed background information on jumping technique and tips on how to achieve a clear round in faultless style.

201 time and money saving tricks of the trade to make stable management easier and more successful.-Recycle your baler twine, plastic bottles and saddle soap tins for cheap but effective stable equipment. -Mix your own hoof oil-Make your own stable rug by converting a sleeping bag-Use garlic to improve coat condition-Repair your rubber riding boots to prolong their life-Produce show quality plaiting and quarter marks-Make simple jump fillers from sacks, straw and stones-Tempt a fussy feeder with molasses or black treacle