This title explores everything a young horse lover would want to know about rodeos, from the history to the skills required. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, and a glossary.

This title explores everything a young horse lover would want to know about dressage, from the history to the movements involved.

This title explores everything a young horse lover would want to know about show jumping, from the history to the rules of the competition. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, and a glossary.

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. Understanding how your horse thinks can help you...

Did you know that a miniature horse weighs just a few pounds, while a giant draft horse can weigh well over a ton? Or that from a standstill a mule can jump, kangaroo-like, more than five feet high?  With answers to hundreds of questions about behavior, physiology, training, and special breed characteristics, Knowing Horses has all your horse quandaries covered. Even if you've loved horses all your life, you'll discover something new in this encyclopedic...

A tale of human devotion to a horse; the devotion of Al Hoots, its owner, of Hanley Webb, trainer, and of Jaydee Mooney, jockey. It is also a tale of an extremely courageous horse with a will to win.

"The most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available for first-time owners and experienced horse handlers"--

Experienced backyard horsekeeper Joan Fry leads the prospective horse owner through the process of assessing suitable land; choosing a veterinarian and farrier; constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and arena; purchasing a horse; and feeding and care. Of special value to both novice and experienced owners are the sections on feed, which take into account the most up-to-date nutrition research, and training the horse for safe and enjoyable...

Ground training is the key to a safe and pleasurable riding experience. Designed for easy reference while working with your horse, this guide can be hung on a post. Riders of all disciplines and skill levels will benefit from these exercises that reinforce good habits and help develop a strong bond between horse and rider. This comprehensive series of exercises covers every aspect of ground training, from haltering to driving, turning to transitions,...

A well-trained, responsive, and intelligent working cow horse is more than just a pleasure to ride or watch in action, such an animal is an integral part-a prized employee, if you will-of a ranch's workforce. How to find and then educate the horse to work cattle in pens and on the range, to negotiate a variety of terrains, and perform all the other tasks it will be asked to do (under a variety of often adverse conditions) is the subject of this handy...