While this book has a number of useful tactics for dealing with horses that for whatever reason have developed bad habits, in the wrong hands it could prove more harmful than helpful. Many of the author's ideas on how horses learn, why horses behave the way they do, and how to change the horse's habits are excellently conveyed and apt to prove useful. In general he seems to have a straightforward and thoughtful approach to horse training, though many of his ideas are rather conventional in light of today's popularity with "natural horsemanship." A big concern is his suggestions for gadgets in dealing with extremely difficult situations; often the author suggests the use of chains and ropes, which in the wrong hands could prove dangerous to both horse and handler. Not that such tools are never useful, but if someone was to merely look at the pictures and run out to the barn to tie a neck rope on a horse that pulls back when tied, the results could be extremely detrimental. If the book is read thoroughly and used thoughtfully, it could prove useful in helping to correct problems in training and behavior. 226pgs, Hardcover

Breaking Your Horse's Bad Habits

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

W. Dayton Sumner

Pets & Animal Care

Breakthrough Pub

A fact-filled book that will help you find the best buys among the thousands of pieces of tack and accessories displayed in the average tack shop. Here's the information you'll need to save a small fortune, and make you a more accomplished. Charlene Strickland, best-selling author and tack specialist, interviewed more than 150 tack experts, including manufacturers, retailers, importers, and successful riders. This comprehensive handbook is considered by many to be the industry "bible." It describes all English and Western gear by style materials, fitting, uses, and craftsmanship. 315pgs, Paperback

Tack Buyers Guide

Charlene Strickland

Sound professional advice on what to do until the veterinarian arrives. Includes lists of symptoms and their causes, instructions for home treatment and lists of the first aid supplies necessary to deal with the following emergencies: Abrasions-Concussions-Laterations-Bleeding-Burns-Shock-Smoke inhalation-Asthma-Emphysema-Fever-Botulism-Colic-Bloating-Constipation-Diarrhea-Lead Poisoning-Laminitis-Rabies-Worms-Hypothermia-Hyperthermia-Frostbite-Stroke-Muscle cramps-Seizures-Liver failure-Bladder infection-Stones in the urinary tract-Blood poisoning-Prolonged labor-Newborn emergencies-Allergies-Adverse drug reactions and many other life threatening situations/conditions.

Dr. Kellon's Guide to First Aid for Horses

Eleanor Kellon

Schooling Young Horses" is a good book for the rider or instructor interested in classical dressage. The author, Werner Storl is a founding member of the German Board of Quadrille Riding and a member of the Special Committee for Quadrille Riding of the German Equestrian Federation. The book begins with a short chapter on how to judge whether you are ready for your own horse and how to find and buy the correct young horse. It is obvious that the author has full knowledge of the foundations of the German methods of dressage. The author offers the rider a combination of traditional advice and years of personal experience. By using basic traditional and classical gymnastic exercises, primarily with the goal of preserving and cultivating the horses natural movement, the author conveys his message to the reader. He explains the prerequisites and skills the rider or trainer of young horses should bring to the task. His lessons under saddle are based on decades of experience and has been developed over years by famous riders and trainers. A basic training plan is outlined by Storl, including lungeing, and helping the horse to find its balance with a rider aboard at the walk and the trot. Teaching the horse to go forward willing and with impulsion is then described. The training plan advances to lateral work and flexion. Storl then moves the reader to the next stage of training such as the canter and teaching the young horse to negotiate cavalettis. Collection work is brought about as the last stage of training and the author closes by discussing common issues that one may experience while training the young horse. Storl methods translate into training techniques that casts a solid foundation for any young horse to advance to further training. This book could use additional illustrations. Although illustration provided are good. They contrast the correct and the Serious Dressage Riderincorrect technique or execution.

Schooling Young Horses

Health, Fitness & Dieting

W. Storl

Psychology & Counseling

The Older Horse: A Complete Guide to Care and Conditioning for Horses 10 and Up

Eleanor M. Kellon

For the working owner, keeping a horse can be problematic for both financial and scheduling reasons. With a lot of emphasis on the well-being of the horse, McBane offers numerous solutions for the well-being of the horse keeper. This book can help the person with a little extra time use that time as effectively as possible for the horse. Topics include all the aspects of good stable management with a list of horse-care and horse-management products that save time and money. There is advice on scheduling and how to set up a budget for horse expenses. Many of the suggestions are merely common sense ways to save money. Occasionally purchases are recommended which may cost a lot at the outset, but in the long run will pay for themselves. The idea behind the Poor Richard theme is not only to quote Franklin but to copy his style of short, witty anecdotes that apply to everyday life and appeal to common sense. Franklin also happened to be an accomplished horseman; with numerous "Franklinisms" in the margins, the author pulls out the essentials of each chapter and presents them in easy-to-remember one-liners that even the most overworked horse owner is apt to remember when sleepily tucking their horse in for the night. (AH) This book shows how to change our horse care habits and methods for the better. Topics include: keeping a horse at home, tack, feed, grooming, bedding, parasite control, vet expenses, conditioning and trailering. Susan, adopting the thrifty spirit of Ben Franklin, presents unique ideas on budgeting time and money, on setting priorities, and doing things efficiently today. Gives you a list of horse care and horse management products that can save time and money. 24pgs S

Poor Richard's Horse Keeper : More Ways Than a Poor Soul Can Count t o Save Time and Money Providing Quality Care for Horses Today

Susan McBane

Benjamin, Franklin

Show Grooming the Look of a Winner-Second Edition

Draw and Color Beautiful Horses, by award winning artist Patricia Wooldridge enables the young artist to learn step by step. Each lesson is illustrated and described and follows a lesson plan. Wooldridge even explains the tools that should be used to result in beautiful renderings of both people and horses within a wide range of disciplines. Renderings of a variety of breeds such as Thoroughbreds, Morgans, Quarter Horse, Arabian, Appaloosa and Pintos are displayed. Nicely done. I believe after employing Wooldridge's techniques one would be able to successfully draw a horse. But, as you know it takes practice. This is a good tool for the beginner or artist that needs to practice their skills. A bit more explanation of technique perhaps would make this book move up on the rating scale. Full color. 56pgs, P

Draw and Color Beautiful Horses

Arts & Photography

Breakthrough Publications Inc

Drawing

From catching and haltering the suckling foal to introducing a two-year old to the bit, Cherry Hill provides step-by-step instructions for making the most of your horse's formative years. Complete with appendix, glossary and index with useful charts about nutrition, worming, growth rates, and more. It contains more than 170 detailed photographs and illustrations. It teaches how the horse learns and what is appropriate to teach him at each stage.

Formative Years - 88 edition

Cherry Hill

Reference

Living in Love With Yourself

Barry A. Ellsworth

Self-Help

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