Thoroughbred #60: Taking the Reins

Thoroughbred #60: Taking the Reins

Author: Jennifer Chu

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2003-07-29

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0060544406

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Christina considers a career in veterinary medicine after she has a horse racing accident. Melanie continues to pursue her career as a jockey and strives to have a good relationship with Christina.


The Horse Training Problem Solver

The Horse Training Problem Solver

Author: Jessica Jahiel

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2015-04-22

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1612122760

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Training a horse can be a frustrating experience for rider and animal alike. From dealing with a horse that won’t listen to rectifying erratic behavior, this guide covers hundreds of common training challenges and offers proven solutions to your most pressing issues. Stressing effective communication, realistic goals, and the importance of an enjoyable atmosphere, Jessica Jahiel helps you get the most out of your training sessions by pinpointing what’s causing the problem and providing strategies to help both rider and horse stay engaged and focused.


Beyond the Track

Beyond the Track

Author: Anna Morgan Ford

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2016-11-14

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 1570768366

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Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their "great heart" and willingness to go the extra mile, off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partner in a host of disciplines: dressage, eventing, hunter/jumpers, trail riding—even barrel racing! Now discover all you need to know to find the right OTTB and give him the solid educational foundation he needs to excel in a new career, whether as a highly trained competitor, pleasure mount, or companion animal. * A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program


Riding Logic

Riding Logic

Author: Wilhelm Museler

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1646011015

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Out of print for more than 20 years, this classic book on equitation introduces and explains the art of riding. Updated with all new color photography of contemporary riders and horses, it includes details on training the rider, schooling the horse, cross-country riding, dressage exercises, and jumping techniques. It expertly provides a wealth of practical knowledge and experience and concisely lays down rules and guidelines that are as applicable today as when the book was written more than 70 years ago. Beginners and experts alike will find the instructions easy to follow and will benefit from the essential theoretical background provided here but so often overlooked in modern riding.


The Big Book of Horse Trivia for Kids

The Big Book of Horse Trivia for Kids

Author: Bernadette Johnson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2023-02-07

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1646044479

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Saddle up and take the reins as you discover more than you ever knew about horses, ponies, and other four-legged friends from the family Equidae in this epic horse trivia book written just for kids! Whether you are a horse superfan, budding equestrian, or just plain curious, this trivia book is a galloping good time packed with fun facts about these majestic animals and how they’ve changed humans’ lives throughout the ages. Discover the answers to questions including: What was the horse’s oldest known ancestor like and in what era of Earth’s history did they live? How smart are horses? Why are Thoroughbreds called Thoroughbreds? What’s the difference between a trot, a canter, and a gallop? And so much more! Plus, you’ll learn about real horses throughout history, like the famous racehorses Flora Temple, Man o’ War, Seabiscuit, Secretariat, and French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s last horse, whose stuffed remains you can see in a museum to this day! With so much to learn all in one book, it’s time to giddyup and get reading.


Thoroughbred #59: Star's Inspiration

Thoroughbred #59: Star's Inspiration

Author: Joanna Campbell

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2003-05-27

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0060090510

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Christina gets advice on how to win the Belmont Stakes from a jockey who raced the 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.


The Blue Collar Thoroughbred

The Blue Collar Thoroughbred

Author: Gene McCormick

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2007-03-12

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 0786430494

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The world of Thoroughbred horse racing is much more than the glitz-and-glamour Saturday races shown on TV. From Sunday through Friday, there are a myriad of horses who run, not for million dollar purses, but in the smaller claiming races that keep horse-racing alive and financially viable. On these same days, there are the bettors, owners, trainers and jockeys who form the backbone of horse-racing with their less-than-glamorous livelihood. This volume presents a non-fiction insider's look at today's sport of Thoroughbred racing from a day-to-day, behind-the-scenes vantage point. Divided into three sections, it discusses the racing, breeding and jockeying which is the reality of Thoroughbred racing. From trainers and jockeys to the editor of the Illinois Racing News, men and women well versed in the sport provide firsthand insight and experience regarding the actualities of Thoroughbred racing. Selected racing records and an extensive glossary of horse racing terms are also included.


Core Conditioning for Horses

Core Conditioning for Horses

Author: Simon Cocozza

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2019-10-22

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1570769427

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Gentle ways to improve the horse’s core fitness while relieving pain related to conditions such as kissing spine. Every equestrian wants to know: what is the difference between the horse that “dances” when you are on him, and the one that doesn’t? According to Visconte Simon Cocozza, Trainer and Examiner for the La Fédération Française d'Equitation (FFE), it all comes down to the horse’s posture. The horse’s ability to use the powerful mechanisms already built into his body relies not upon the strength we can see on the outside but the strength on the inside. This invisible and complex arrangement of internal “core” muscles control the horse’s posture, suppleness, and agility. Their good condition is the key to the dance. Equine core muscles are very difficult to isolate with the traditional training techniques common to horse sports. However, by examining what we do with the human body when faced with a weak core, we can find new methods for conditioning these areas of the equine body. Cocozza has taken principles of the human practice of yoga and used them to develop novel ways of reaching deep within the horse’s body and: Gently “unlock” areas that may be a little “rusty.” Improve core fitness. And even relieve pain related to conditions such as kissing spine. In this highly illustrated book, he provides step-by-step instruction explaining easy mounted exercises that enhance the horse’s posture, and boost his confidence in his body and movement, making him easier to ride, and ultimately, the dance partner you’ve always imagined.