A highly illustrated guide to simple yet effective methods for keeping horses sound, healthy, and
performing their best. Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, ...
International dressage rider and trainer Betsy Steiner's unique and well-rounded approach gives comparable attention to
the body, mind, and spirit of both rider and horse as they ascend the classical training pyramid together. Includes a Pilates exercise program for riders! ...
A fabulously illustrated, updated edition of the bestselling guide to giving Thoroughbreds a new start
in life off the track. Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their “great heart” and willingness to go the ...
Ten years ago, Dr. Gerd Heuschmann rocked the equestrian world with his international bestseller Tug
of War, a searing indictment of modern training and riding techniques that are sometimes used to the detriment of the horse. Now Dr. Heuschmann returns ...
In this book, Sue Gould-Wright, a qualified Pilates instructor and sports massage therapist, takes general
Pilates principles and applies them specifically to riders’ needs. She recognizes that most riders are pushed for time so her exercises are designed to be ...
In the 1980s, the world of riding, training, and competing with horses took a major
turn with the spread of natural horsemanship, which at its most basic foundation rejects the use of abusive techniques and relies on methods derived from ...
Harry Faibish studied under Egon von Neindorff, Nuno Oliveira, and Hans Reigler and has worked
in Europe and the USA at highly prestigious stud farms, training centers, and competition yards. While he has vast experience of working with horses of ...
Everyone stops and stares at a horse with a beautiful or unusual color. So striking
are the variations of bay, gray, chestnut, black, solid, and spotted that many people breed for specific combinations. This has led to a marked increase ...