Product Description: Horses: The Illustrated Guide to Breeds is a comprehensive visual directory of the officially recognized world`s horse breeds including evolution, history and numerous professional photographs of the horse breeds included. The introductory section begins with the evolution and history of the horse- from its earliest ancestors to the basic horse types...read more

Product Description: This thought-provoking new book from Susan McBane looks at riding largely from the horse's point of view, encouraging the development of the policy of putting the horse first. Most people who love their horses would hate to think that the way they rode them caused them discomfort but with so many conflicting 'expert' views out there they end up not knowing who to believe, what to do or what is right and wrong...read more

Explaining how the five senses define the horse's perception of the world, this book also details how they are very different from our own, and emphasizes on behavioural aspect of dealing with horses. It is useful for horse owners, horse breeders and trainers, who wish to gain a better understanding of how the horses senses function.

Product Description: This is a step-by-step training program for horse and rider blending together one of the most successful schooling systems in the world and the cutting edge principles of equitation science.The highly respected German Scales of Training, which aims for lightness and self-carriage in a calm, settled horse is the basis of the system which, combined with clear instruction, makes the technique accessible to anyone...read more

Product Description: Features in-depth instruction on schooling, a popular topic for all equestrian enthusiasts Provides information on a range of topics, from improving stable manners and riding skills, to checking riding habits and honing your mental approach to schooling Shares the practical advice of Susan McBane, an experienced author and classical riding instructor Published in an accessible format with easy-to-access information, cross-referenced advice, and color photos, this guide will appeal to every horse lover...read more

Covers the skills of warming up, working in, cooling down, warming down and settling a horse. This work includes topics that give readers the confidence to make their own decisions on the best way to proceed during the schooling, working and management processes, no matter what work their horses do.

As well as simple, clear advice on how best to look after your horse, this book contains a step-by-step guide to riding skills and detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology to help you understand your horse's needs and avoid potential injuries. It provides key stable skills, analysis of dressage, showjumping and eventing for the rider.

A guide to diverting and correcting a horse's behaviour. It reveals how a sympathetic understanding of horses' natural instincts can lead to long-lasting results. It covers topics such as: how horses relate to each other, humans and other animals; how to tell what a horse is feeling; and overcoming past ill-treatment and meeting a horse halfway.

Product Description: "*Hardback edition of 100 Ways to Improve Your Riding has sold over 20,000 copies since publication in May 2004 *Written by a well known, experienced author and classical riding instructor *Part of the "100 Ways" equestrian series? combined titles have sold nearly 60,000 copies worldwide An outstanding guide for anyone aiming for grace, balance and accuracy in their riding...read more

Expert advice on all aspects of horse and pony care including grooming, diet and first aid.<p/>Step-by-step instructions take you from tacking up to galloping and jumping.<p/>The essential guide for every owner - contains everything you'll ever need to know to look after your horse.

Although winter is only one of the seasons, most horse owners spend nine months of the year getting ready for it, getting through it, and getting over it. It is the hardest and most unpleasant time of year for owners, and the one in which horses can suffer most due to particular health, management, and work-related difficulties. THE HORSE IN WINTER presents winter-management practices that really work. In a thoroughly practical and accessible way, it explains how the horse's bodily processes work and relates them to sound horse-care principles, giving many time- and labor-saving tips along the way. Covering climate, body temperature, shelter and housing, feeding and watering, care of the skin and coat, feet and legs, clothing and bedding, exercise, health and condition, winter sports, and all special winter jobs and activities, THE HORSE IN WINTER is an indispensable handbook for those who care for horses and ponies of all types in winter.

Product Description: Understanding how and why a horse behaves as it does is key to solving problems and this book reveals current thinking on this fascinating subject. Equine behaviour is today's hot topic. Years ago owners and riders coped with behavioural problems by forceful means, with little attempt to understand the underlying cause...read more

Product Description: Caring for Older Horses and Ponies contains valuable advice on the appropriate care and management of ageing equines. Chapters include how horses age, age related health conditions, preventative management and useful complementary therapies.

Product Description: This book is a straightforward guide to the seemingly complicated world of conformation. Conformation for the Purpose is an indispensable guide, packed with useful equine information.

Product Description: Turning your horse out all year round is not quite as cheap and trouble-free as people might think, and this book highlights the problems and pitfalls and gives sound advice on how to avoid them. Why do you want to keep your horse at grass? Do you have access to a suitable field? Will he need company? The answers to these and hundreds of other questions, are all found here...read more

Having the right equipment and using it correctly plays a major part in a horse and rider's safety and enjoyment. With the bewildering array of horse tack and other paraphernalia available today, it is easy to buy the wrong item for your particular purpose. Cut through the confusion with this highly illustrated catalog that offers advice on the use, care, and maintenance of traditional and modern styles of saddles, bridles, bits, schoolings aids, headcollars and halters, stable items, and more.

Product Description: The ancestors of the modern horse were roaming the planet over half a million years before the first humans made an appearance, and yet we have attempted to modify their behaviour to suit our needs. Susan McBane is one of a growing number of equestrian experts who has seen that the way forward in horse care does not lie in curbing the horse's natural instincts, but in learning to use them to advantage, both for horse and owner, It combines a biological and psychological survey of the horse's body and mind with the latest thinking and information on how to keep your horse physically well and mentally content...read more