Equestrian Horse

In The Horse God Built, best-selling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for - groom to North America's finest racehorses. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else.

A revolutionary approach to the techniques of working with horses, by a renowned instructor. In Horses Never Lie, renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of "alpha leadership" and teaches the listener to become a "passive leader" - a counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid’s principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the rider.

"CHARMING." —Publishers Weekly “BREATHTAKING...Get ready to fly!” —Elizabeth Letts #1 New York Times bestselling author From the author of the popular Eventing Series, a brand-new and MUCH ANTICIPATED STANDALONE hardcover, set in Florida horse country and featuring a fresh set of...

Over 15 years ago, Jane Savoie wrote the first book to recognize the importance of training the mind and shaping attitude in order to achieve higher levels of riding skill than ever imagined. Riders who benefited from the lessons in "That Winning Feeling!" clamored for more, and Savoie responded with her fabulous follow-up audiobook, "It's Not Just About the Ribbons". Once again, Savoie shares the tools and ideas for self-improvement that she has used, not only to help herself deal with challenges, but her students—who range from Olympic contenders to intermediate riders—as well.

The popular and highly respected horse trainer Mark Rashid brings together Western and Eastern philosophies to demonstrate a seamless new incarnation of horse training. After years of helping "difficult" horses, Mark Rashid understands how to build the foundation of a horse's training and resolve any problems encountered along the way.

Many horse trainers, even those who espouse the so-called natural horsemanship approach, take the position that horses who fail to obey a human's request are doing so as much out of perversity as ignorance. That's not Mark Rashid's view. In his words, "If we understand that horses can't separate the way they feel from the way they act, then we can start to see that unwanted behavior isn't bad behavior at all. More times than not, it's just the horse expressing the way he feels at that particular moment in time....

*** Amazon Best Seller in "Horses > Riding" AND Horses > Equestrian *** UPDATED! Just added: A free chapter with valuable horse tips that you can put into use today! Horseback Riding - 10 Simple Lessons That Will Transform Your Horse Riding and Training Are you dreaming of horseback riding, buying a horse or did you just get a horse? Are you wondering about how you should proceed and the things you should be doing to enjoy horseback riding? Your horse is a 1,000+ pounds of muscle and lightning-quick reflexes. You MUST pay attention to safety all the time. Even veteran horse trainers and ...

Lissa Bachner was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age five. Other awards would follow as a young rider, and for years Lissa trained with jumpers, tackling more difficult leaps, and working to perfect her ride. When blindness struck in her teens, it appeared her passion for riding would come to an end. How could she jump hurdles when she could barely navigate through her own home? But success, trust, and love came to Lissa when her trainer convinced her to buy a "diamond in the rough" from Germany. 

"How to Train for Show Jumping: A Comprehensive Program for Horse and Rider" by Iman Nasser is a must-read for any equestrian looking to take their riding to the next level. Equestrianism is a lifelong learning process, and this book provides the tools and knowledge to continue to improve and challenge yourself as a rider. The advanced topics covered in this book include advanced riding techniques, training the equine athlete, show jumping mastery, dressage excellence, cross-country riding and eventing, advanced horse care and management, mental training and performance psychology, riding ...

“When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea he wants to do it, he likes to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it.” These words are typical of the way Ray Hunt expresses his philosophy of the ideal relationship between man and horse.

“Discover How To Start Colts, Train Horses and Learn Riding Skills By Following Simple Step-By-Step Goals and Riding Exercises" Starting with foals days old and training through over two years, here’s a training manual that will help you create a well-mannered colt that is safe, respectful, well-trained and a joy to ride. Learn how to CORRECTLY start and finish your colt from the halter through saddling and reining. If you have a foal on the way, one on the ground or have a colt that you need to train, then read carefully…this information will provide you with the knowledge and skills...

Global Book Awards 2024 SILVER MEDAL WINNER – Contemporary Romance He trusts only his horse. He confesses only to his canvas. Loving her was never part of the plan. Vienna, 1992. Axel is a gifted young artist— brilliant, gorgeous, and emotionally unreachable. His childhood left scars no one sees, and he keeps the world at a distance. Only two things calm the storm inside him: finding solace in his art and riding his beloved horse across the Austrian countryside. Then Hyunah stumbles into his atelier. Their connection is instant. Intense. Axel shows her Vienna in his unique way—...

This "hugely entertaining, riveting page-turner" (Louise Penny) follows the complicated relationship between mother and daughter as they face off in the Olympics—and into a ride they can barely control. Maggie Atwood and Becky McCabe, mother and daughter, both champion riders, vowed to never...

Once, Darius had everything: talent, ambition, and a future in the saddle. Then scandal tore his career apart, leaving him disgraced, isolated, and haunted by the man who helped destroy him. Now he lives on the edges of Wellington horse country, half-buried in silence, until a strange woman with amber eyes appears out of the mist beside a golden stallion unlike any horse he has ever seen. She offers him exactly what he thought he had lost forever: a way back. But some horses are not meant to be owned, and some paths back come with a price. Drawn into a world of black water, ancient power, ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken comes a universal underdog story about the horse who came out of nowhere to become a legend. “Fascinating . . . Vivid . . . A first-rate piece of storytelling, leaving us not only with a vivid portrait of a...

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles.

Ride at your best and unlock your full potential in any equestrian competition! Whether you’re aiming to excel in Dressage, Show Jumping, or Cross-Country Riding and Eventing, this book is your ultimate guide to perfecting the skill of preparation, both physically and mentally. Revamp your training routines, boost your confidence, and develop the mindset needed to perform like a champion! Have you ever experienced a situation at a horse show where you were not able to achieve your goals? Being successful in equestrian competition is about more than just skill and a bit of luck; it’s ...

At the World Cup Final, everything is on the line--both in and out of the ring. Chris has worked hard to be back competing on one of the biggest stages in show jumping. But pressure at this level can crack even the strongest partnerships. For Hannah, the World Cup is supposed to be a dream. Instead, surrounded by a world that doesn’t quite feel like hers, she’s forced to question where she belongs--and whether love is enough to build a life around. Jed has returned, this time behind the camera, documenting the spectacle and the people inside it. Being back means facing parts of his past...

As Nona, the new trainer at Quince Oaks, gets settled in, she gives Tally a special opportunity. Nona’s friend Emily Elek of Stonewall Ponies needs some extra help at a horse show, and Nona asks Tally to go. At the show, Tally gets to be a groom, an extra set of hands to assist the team, and even has the chance to take a lesson with Emily. But when a younger, greener rider is having trouble in the show ring with her pony, another junior rider will need to step up to help to school the pony and set up his owner for success. Will Emily ask Tally to step into the irons? And will Tally be up ...

Horses of The Aga khan Dynasty is an exploration of the history, tradition, and legacy of the Aga Khan family. Mapping their history from Aga Khan I to the current Aga Khan IV and his eldest child, Princess Zahra, we discover not only insights about equestrian sports, horse breeding, and rearing, but learn why a family has been able to consistently produce excellent horses. This book is not simply about horse racing and its tradition, but it is a look into how thorough understanding has both revolutionized and evolved a simple sport into a careful study.