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Sports Massage
for Horses by Pennie Hooper Find out how to use massage to improve your horse’s performance. Clear instructions are aimed at identifying equine muscular strain, loosening those muscles, and providing more freedom of movement. Examples of human comparisons explain how a horse actually feels. Includes a useful guide to specific performance related problems. HB 60 pp. #031-A0683
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Bombproof Your Horse by Sgt. Rick Pelicano Systematic approach to de-spooking horses by a mounted police officer. A program of exercises will make your horse calm and more confident in any situation. PB 182 pp. #031-M0653
$24.95 |
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Sports Driving by Amanda Saville A complete look at the competitive sport of combined driving. Sound advice is given on proper equipment, correct training, and improving performance at events. Helpful tips for a successful dressage test, faster hazards, and a clear round in cones are shared. HB 192 pp. #031- S0016 $36.95 |
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Putting-to a Pair by Caroline Douglas and Sophie Adkins A guide to safety and correctly harnessing a pair of horses. Includes tips on selecting a carriage, pair harness, and putting to. PB 32 pp. #031-A0668 $12.95 |
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Bombproofing Tips by Perry Wood Take the time to train your horse to accept the unexpected. This booklet explains the tools you need to develop a more trusting relationship with your equine partner. By using distance, repetition, and positive reinforcement, you can teach your horse to think more and to react less. PB 24 pp. #031-B0879 $12.95 |
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Breaking a Horse to
Harness by Sallie Walrond This step-by-step guide will give the average competent horseman the confidence to train his own horse to drive. Progressive lessons are given on accustoming the horse to harness, lunging, ground driving, dragging a tire, putting to and, ultimately, road work. Completely revised, enlarged and updated edition of Sallie Walrond’s classic work. Well illustrated with many color photographs. HB 142 pp. #031-B0063 $41.95 |
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Breaking and Training the
Driving Horse by Doris Ganton The steps needed to train a green colt to become a driving horse are outlined. From accustoming the colt to harness, working in poles, to hitching him to a cart, this logical format can be used to train any breed of horse to drive. PB 85 pp. #031-B0065 $12.00 |
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Make the Most of Carriage
Driving by Richard Ellis & Joy Claxton Sound technical advice and encouragement will get you driving safely and correctly. Helpful tips on choosing and maintaining a suitable vehicle and equipment are included. The driving of pairs and tandems is also well covered. Information is also given on what to expect from the show ring including proper etiquette, driving technique, dress and turnout. PB 178 pp. #031-M0163 $22.95 |
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Driving a Harness Horse by Sallie Walrond This step-by-step format will help the newcomer learn the safest and most efficient way of driving a harness horse. Correct driving position, whip and rein handling, and proper balancing of a two-wheeled vehicle are all clearly explained. HB 192 pp. #031-D0093 $41.95 |
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Carriage Driving
by Heike Bean and Sarah Blanchard A reprint of the classic 1992 edition. Discusses the training of the driving horse from a dressage perspective. Equine mechanics, proper equipment, and ground training are also covered. An entire chapter is devoted to pair driving. PB 272pp. #031-D0566
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The Principles of Driving by the German National Equestrian Federation The official driving instruction manual of the German National Equestrian Federation. Explains the Achenbach system of driving for singles, pairs, 4-in-hands, 6-in-hands, tandems, randems, and unicorns. A discussion of harness, bits, rein handling, care of equipment and carriages accompany the classic system of training horse and driver. HB 128 pp. #031-D0035
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Driving by Anne Norris and Caroline Douglas A photographic guide of how to drive and how not to drive. Shortening and lengthening of the reins is explained, as well as tips for proper turning. Common rein handling faults are well illustrated. PB 24 pp.
#031-D0313 $12.95 |
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On the Box Seat by Tom Ryder A comprehensive guide to various types of harness, vehicles, equipment and correct methods of driving. Particularly valuable are comprehensive descriptions of proper appointments. Widely considered to be the standard reference on driving today. Details of turnout and appointments for various types of vehicles are addressed. 180 pp. #012-3047 PB $12.95 |
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Driving Do's and Don'ts by Sallie Walrond Valuable advice for safe, enjoyable driving. Proper harness fit, vehicle maintenance, and getting ready for a show are discussed. PB 24 pp.
#031-D0245 $12.95 |
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Drive Smartly-Drive Safely by the Carriage Association of America Discussion of the ten most common causes of accidents and ways of avoiding them, many safety rules, and feeding the pleasure driving horse. A chart giving the correct lengths and heights for poles and splinter bars and a table for shaft lengths and widths is exceptionally valuable. PB 14 pp. Updated 2005. #012-3051 $4.00 |
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Judging Carriage Driving by Sallie Walrond A valuable handbook for judges, competitors, and spectators. A systematic explanation of judging various driving classes, including donkeys, disabled drivers, tandems, randems, coaching and horse driving trials. The judging systems of the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and England are covered. PB 118 pp. #031-J0036 $27.95 |
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Driving Questions Answered by Sallie Walrond Common-sense advice and solutions to common problems such as fear of traffic, refusing to stand still, and pulling various types of carriages are explained along with the correct fit of vehicle for both the horse and driver. PB 24 pp. #031-D0232 $12.95 |
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Buying a Horse by Peter Gray Learn where to buy, what to look for, and how to avoid potential problems. Offers tips on suitability, conformation faults, vices, and the vetting process. PB 24 pp. #031-P0532 $12.95 |
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Standard References
for Traditional Drivers: Long Island Carts (Meadowbrooks) and Runabouts by the Carriage Association of America First of a series designed to establish a standard turnout for carriages most often used in pleasure driving today. Volume I focuses on Long Island Carts, also known as Meadowbrooks, and Runabouts. It covers the vehicle, harness, horse, driver, passengers, their dress and appointments. PB 8 pp. #012-3230 $5.00 |
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Standard References for
Traditional Drivers: Dog Cart Phaeton and American Trap by the Carriage Association of America Volume II in this educational series focuses on the Dog-Cart Phaeton and the American Trap. PB 8 pp. #012-3254 $5.00 |
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Standard References for
Traditional Drivers: Park Drag and Private Coach by the Carriage Association of America Volume III covers proper turnout for a Park Drag or Private Coach. PB 8 pp. #012-3258 $5.00 |
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Standard References for
Traditional Drivers: Livery by the Carriage Association of America Volume IV describes the proper dress for grooms accompanying various types of carriages. Tips for a country turnout are also included. PB 8 pp. #012-3268 $5.00 |
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Standard References for
Traditional Drivers: Carriage and Harness Care by the Carriage Association of America Volume V in this educational series outlines the proper maintenance, care, and storage of driving equipment. Includes sound advice for protecting your investment in carriages and harness. PB 12 pp. #012-3273 $5.00 |
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Standard References for
Traditional Drivers: Definitions by the Carriage Association of America Provides definitions and descriptions of harness and carriage parts used in the CAA series above. PB 6 pp. #012-3235 $5.00 |
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