'Training Starts Early' is the ideal guide for those looking to start a young horse or pony. Starting a horse is a long-term investment that takes patience and commitment, but is also fun and rewarding: you really do get out what you put in. Discipline, kindness, firmness and routine are very important, and this book will guide you through the steps and stages necessary to educate the horse in a way he understands and make allowances for his lack of experience and physical ability while he...

Grooming does more than make horses and ponies look good — it’s an important part of keeping them healthy, getting to know them and spotting problems. Even if you’re short of time, a few minutes each day makes a huge difference. SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE GROOMING shows you how to get the best out of your time and your grooming kit.Which brushes do you need to groom a horse? Do they have to be expensive? SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE GROOMING gives clear advice on choosing and u...

Getting a new horse or pony will change your life — but have you thought about what’s involved? How will it affect you, your friends and family? How much does it cost to keep a horse? Don’t let your dream become a nightmare — read this book to help you prepare for everything and get you and your new horse off to a great start.From tips on how to buy a horse, through what type of horse or pony is right for you, how to prepare for your new horse’s arrival and getting to know each oth...

Need help with what to wear for riding? The best clothes for riding and working with horses are comfortable, practical and safe — and you’ll want to look good too. When you go shopping there's so much choice, from specialist riding equipment to casual country clothing, but which ones do the job best and what do you really need? WHAT TO WEAR FOR RIDING offers clear, practical advice on making the right choices to suit the sort of riding you'll be doing, as well as your wallet and y...

When you're in the countryside you’re likely to meet horses and ponies, whether you plan to or not. HOW TO APPROACH HORSES offers clear and straightforward advice on making the most of your encounter — however brief.If you're running or cycling it can be tempting to squeeze past a horse that's in your way, but unlike a bicycle the horse has a mind of its own and can be unpredictable. Will it kick? What's the safe way to get in front?When you're driving and there's ...

A renowned horse trainer and award-winning author reveals how to establish a connection with horses once you understand their thought processes.In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse's sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse's actions can help you commun...

He was just an aged Belgian draft horse, left alone in a pasture to live out the remaining days of his twilight years. He spent his time drooling and swishing flies. But one day the old horse stepped out of a wobbly wire fence, and into a new life. He became useful again, as a horse, when he teamed up with the author, who had always wanted a Belgian draft horse.He immediately began to subtly influence her and other people who crossed his path. The horse weighed one ton and was phys...

This volume provides easy-to-use horse whispering techniques and principles that can help readers develop better bonds with horses

"De-Spook" Your HorseAn umbrella opening, a tree branch creaking, a tarp flapping in the wind, a dusty shadow in the back of the barn -- what seems benign to the human eye often terrifies a horse. His immediate response? Screech to a halt, buck, twirl, and run like the dickens! What can a rider do but hang on?In fact, there is plenty a rider can do to "de-spook" a horse, and Teaching Your Horse to Overcome Fears tells you how. Following the advice of renowned trainer...

A complete guide to ground-training exercises to give equestrians a strong foundation of both in-hand and guide-line skills to work on with horses.Every moment you spend with your horse is an opportunity to instill good habits and develop his respect, trust, and willingness to work with you. All horses need a solid foundation of in-hand and guide-line training in order to be safe to handle and ride.Cherry Hill's comprehensive collection of 101 ground-traini...

Horses are athletes, and as with all athletes, it takes them years of training every day to become strong, supple, and focused enough to climb to the top. In Hints for Hopeful Dressage Riders, author Jane Richards presents a toolbox of exercises to help both horse and rider train and improve through basic dressage.With more than fifty years of experience teaching and training with horses, Richards helps horse lovers succeed in their riding goals. Hints for Hopeful Dres...

Jessica Jahiel explains everything you need to know about the different types of bits and how they work so that you can decide which one is best for your horse, your goals, and your budget. She also shows you how to position and adjust bits correctly and goes over the options for riders who prefer not to use a bit at all.