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A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage reference

Fully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes:
* An introduction to equine anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology
* Practical information on stretching and hydrotherapy
* Four new chapters covering equine myofascial massage, Equine TMJ...

Trailers are a fact of life in the horse world. Sooner or later, everyone who owns a horse will have to deal with a horse trailer in order to haul to shows, races, hunts, and perhaps even to veterinary clinics. Up to now, when horse owners wanted information on trailers they had to rely on magazine articles or word-of-mouth recommendations. Not anymore. The Complete Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Servicing a Horse Trailer is the first and only book for both owners and buyers of horse trailers. It's a resource that gives prospective buyers, faced with hundreds of models to choose from, the...

This is the definitive book on grooming your horse to catch the judge's eye. It features over 400 detailed drawings illustrating every aspect of grooming. Completely updated, it details current practices and requirements and covers conditioning, daily care, tools and supplies, and grooming for shows. New chapters discuss blanketing, newly popular breeds, and the latest show ring clothing styles. A must-have reference, it covers all disciplines and includes trimming styles by type and event as well as by breed.

If you are like most people, you know what you want your horse to do and how you want him to behave. You want your training experiences to be safe and enjoyable for both you and your horse. But maybe you aren't sure what to do and when. In 101 Longeing and Long Lining Exercises you'll find complete ground training lesson plans from square 1 to square 101. Cherry Hill starts with basic in-hand and free longeing lessons, then takes you through the addition of a longe line, cavesson, bridle, surcingle, side reins, saddle, and long lines. You'll learn a wide variety of ground training exercises...

A Plain-language Medical Guide for Horse Owners and Trainers

Painful and potentially debilitating tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common and serious physiological problems facing performance horses. The severity ranges from minor injuries to those that end careers or even the horse's life. However, with proper treatment, these injuries can be overcome, and permanent damage minimized.

Writing in concise, accessible language, equine veterinarian Linda Schultz provides the most up-to-date information on identifying, treating, and managing tendon and ligament injuries....

Praise for The Horses We Love, The Lessons We Learn
""Tena's real-life stories are modern-day parables for the lessons horses have to teach us: Learn from your mistakes, trust your instincts and, above all, have fun. Some stories made me laugh out loud as I recalled being in similar predicaments. Others touched an emotional chord and made me cry. I came away from them longing to be in the nurturing presence of horses, soaking up all they have to offer--and always becoming a better person for it.""
--Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore, Managing Editor, Practical Horseman
""This book captures the...

Book #1 from the "Farrier-Friendly" article series.

Book #2 of the "Farrier-Friendly" article series.

Book#3 of the "Farrier-Friendly" article series.

book#5 of the "Farrier-Friendly" article series.

They say horses can't talk, but they can speak through Elaine who has a natural ability to communicate with horses. This book will take you on Elaine's journey to horse sharing the horses inner most secrets. Where seemingly ordinary horses tell their stories. some enchanting, some sad and disturbing then there are those that will make you laugh He is a "problem horse" this is a label given to many when nobody has listened. Elaine is of the belief that a horse is not born a problem but the problems are created by man. We fail to listen to their communication, the turning away, the buck, the...

Innumerable books, articles and a full length motion picture have been written and produced about the almost unbelievable career of the magnificent race horse Phar Lap and his mysterious death. Many experts have proclaimed him to be the greatest ever. This book corrects much of the misinformation surrounding his death and opens the door to further theorizing on how and why be died.

Innumerable books, articles and a full length motion picture have been written and produced about the almost unbelievable career of the magnificent race horse Phar Lap and his mysterious death. Many experts have proclaimed him to be the greatest ever. This book corrects much of the misinformation surrounding his death and opens the door to further theorizing on how and why be died.

The USPC Guide to Bandaging Your Horse provides the kind of information all riders and horse owners need about leg care, bandaging, and keeping your horse's legs sound. It explains the many kinds of bandages and bandage materials, their purposes, and when to use them. Detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions teach you how to apply bandages for shipping, stable, exercise, and various treatment bandages safely and correctly. It also provides tips on the best types of bandage materials to use and making your own leg pads.

This guide will be helpful to Pony Clubbers and other horse...

A landmark breeding resource for new and seasoned horse owners alike

With millions of recreational riders on the bridle paths today, breeding is becoming increasingly popular among horse owners at all experience levels. Whether you are already enjoying the rich rewards of equine breeding or need down-to-earth advice on whether breeding is right for you and your animal, the Veterinary Guide to Horse Breeding offers a thorough, up-to-date overview of the process.

From selecting the best horses to mating, pregnancy, birthing, and caring for a newborn foal, this is the authoritative...

Book#6 of the "Farrier-Friendly" article series.

This fun guide simplifies the jargon and science of operant conditioning down to easy-to-follow steps and tips for the ABCs of horse clicker training.

Clicker training strengthens the bond with your horse while opening the floodgates for inquisitive and engaged equine learning. Using a clicker as a simple communication tool can eliminate pushy and nippy behavior, improve your horse's attitude and help with general horse manners around the barn and on his back.

includes: * Creating an Alphabet * Building Bridges * Timing is everything * What if my horse is nippy? * Rules of the Game *...

Have you ever wondered why, no matter how much you try to improve your horse's way of going, it's a constant uphill struggle? I did until I found out the saddle I was using was constantly working against us. What I didn't expect was, once we found a comfortable saddle, other things changed too. My horse became more comfortable and compliant to ride and train even when he wasn't wearing it. Looking back, I now also realise that most of the horses I have ridden since childhood were being affected by uncomfortable saddles. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. It's true, there are other things that...

Der Veterinarmediziner Friedrich Anton Zurn beschaftigt sich im vorliegenden Band mit den emotionalen und geistigen Fahigkeiten von Pferden und deren fur den Menschen ausserlich sichtbaren Anzeichen und Auswirkungen. Zurn formuliert die These, dass Pferde uber ihre instinktiven Verhaltensweisen hinaus mit weiter entwickelten Fahigkeiten ausgestattet und ebenso wie Menschen in der Lage sind, z. B. Freude, Trauer oder Missgunst zu empfinden. Sorgfaltig bearbeiteter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1899

When the war of the ancients had taken more lives on the battlefield than remained, Chiron, leader of the Centaurs, climbed to the top of the hill and commanded the battle to stop. Banishing the half-horse, half-man creatures from the Greek world, he then turned and made one last proclamation before he, too, disappeared into the heavens. "We will leave," he said, "but we take with us the hearts of your best women and through them we will rule your world for all eternity." Why do women love horses? Was the Centaur's Promise real? Cynthia Szantos is lost in a dead-end job and a failing romance,...