The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book

The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book

Author: Joyce Harman

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2018-02-01

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 1570768935

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When your horse suddenly develops a performance problem or a bad attitude and neither seem to be remedied by new training techniques or medical care, you often face months—even years—of frustration and career limitation. Dr. Joyce Harman, veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert, states that 75 percent of horses with such issues are simply reacting to pain caused by ill-fitting saddles. And, as she explains in this thorough and highly illustrated book, poor saddle fit can be corrected with patience and know-how.


Understanding the Horse's Back

Understanding the Horse's Back

Author: Sara Wyche

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13:

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This is a unique guide to understanding the horse's back--how it works, what can go wrong and why, how to recognize problems, and how to prevent them, making it an essential handbook for all owners and riders. Topics covered include the basic anatomy of the horse's back; sources and causes of problems; recognizing pain in the horse; professional diagnoses and therapies; orthodox and complementary treatments; rehabilitation and recovery; remedial exercise and training; and "back-friendly" riding and management.


The Outside of a Horse

The Outside of a Horse

Author: Ginny Rorby

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-05-13

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1101429445

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Hannah Gale starts volunteering at a horse stable because she needs a place to escape. Her father has returned from the Iraq war as an amputee with posttraumatic stress disorder, and his nightmares rock the household. At the stable, Hannah comes to love Jack, Super Dee, and Indy; helps bring a rescued mare back from the brink; and witnesses the birth of the filly who steals her heart. Hannah learns more than she ever imagined about horse training, abuse, and rescues, as well as her own capacity for hope. Physical therapy with horses could be the answer to her fatherÕs prayers, if only she can get him to try.


Horse Speak: An Equine-Human Translation Guide

Horse Speak: An Equine-Human Translation Guide

Author: Sharon Wilsie

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2016-11-29

Total Pages: 693

ISBN-13: 1570767548

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Horse Speak is not a training method or technique—it is a practical system for “listening” and “talking” to horses in their language, instead of expecting them to comprehend ours. Horse Speak can be used by anyone who works with horses, whether riding instructor, colt starter, recreational rider, or avid competitor. It promises improved understanding of what a horse is telling you, and provides simple replies you can use to tell him that you “hear” him, you “get it,” and you have ideas you want to share with him, too. The result? Time with your horse will be full of what horse trainer and equine-assisted learning instructor Sharon Wilsie of Wilsie Way Horsemanship calls Conversations, and soon the all-too-common misunderstandings that occur between horse and human will evolve into civil discussions with positive and progressive results! Learn Horse Speak in 12 easy steps; understand equine communication via breath and body language; and discover the Four Gs of Horse Speak: Greeting, Going Somewhere, Grooming, and Gone. Practice regulating your intensity, and sample dozens of ready-made Conversations with your horse, as step-by-step templates and instructional color photographs walk you through the eye-opening process of communicating on a whole new level.


Equine Fitness

Equine Fitness

Author: Jec Aristotle Ballou

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2009-12-09

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1603426698

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Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness will have your horse looking and feeling his best with a series of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance his strength, stamina, and agility. Clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make the exercises easy to follow, and the book includes a handy set of pocket-sized cards that you can use in the ring. Jec Ballou’s simple conditioning program promises lasting results for healthy horses and satisfied riders.


Uncover a Horse

Uncover a Horse

Author: David George Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781592238866

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A sculpted three-dimensional model of the anatomy of a horse will help children learn all about this amazing animal.


How to Think Like a Horse

How to Think Like a Horse

Author: Cherry Hill

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2011-06-30

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 160342802X

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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 communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect.


Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse

Author: Marcy Campbell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-08-14

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 0525552782

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A classic in the making, this heartwarming story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come. Adrian Simcox tells anyone who will listen that he has a horse--the best and most beautiful horse anywhere. But Chloe does NOT believe him. Adrian Simcox lives in a tiny house. Where would he keep a horse? He has holes in his shoes. How would he pay for a horse? The more Adrian talks about his horse, the angrier Chloe gets. But when she calls him out at school and even complains about him to her mom, Chloe doesn't get the vindication she craves. She gets something far more important. Written with tenderness and poignancy and gorgeously illustrated, this book will show readers that kindness is always rewarding, understanding is sweeter than judgment, and friendship is the best gift one can give.


Horse Crazy

Horse Crazy

Author: Sarah Maslin Nir

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1501196251

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There are over seven million horses in America -- even more than when they were the only means of transportation. Nir began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. This is her funny, moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who are obsessed with them. She takes us into the lesser-known corners of the riding world and profiles some of its most captivating figures, and speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss.


Spirit of the Horse

Spirit of the Horse

Author: William Shatner

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2017-05-23

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1250130034

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From his first time riding as a child, William Shatner has felt a deep love for horses. Whether seated in the saddle, communicating with them, or simply appreciating their beauty, his bond with these majestic animals is deep. For decades he has sought to share his joy—with children, veterans, those with disabilities, and many more—through his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show. And here, he brings that same joy to his fans and readers. In Spirit of the Horse, the Star Trek and Boston Legal legend speaks from the heart about the remarkable effect horses have had on his life and on the lives of others. From his first horse, bought impulsively on the advice of a twelve-year-old, to his favorite horses, acquired after many years of learning what to look for, this book draws from Shatner’s own experience and pairs it with a wealth of classic horse stories, including unique retellings of the Pegasus myth and the feats of the most famous war horses throughout history. The result is a celebration that captures the unparalleled connection between humans and horses—and the power, courage, mindfulness, and healing that they can inspire in us. Many fans have heard about Shatner’s passion for horses; few have seen it revealed as completely as it is here.