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Understanding Horses
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The Nature of Horses by Stephen Budiansky Provides insights into why horses behave the way that they do. Evolution, mechanics of movement, social structure, perception, vision, and communication are explored. HB 290 pp. #031-N0168
$30.00 |
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Bits and Bitting by Hilary Vernon A comprehensive reference to the different types of bits, their fitting, and how they work. Over 400 photographs. A section is devoted specifically to driving bits. HB 127 pp. #031-A0382 $41.95 |
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Horse Gaits, Balance
and Movement by Susan Harris By understanding equine structure and movement, we can improve the way a horse uses his body and his ability to perform. No matter what discipline is involved, a horse needs to be able to use his body at the peak of his ability. Various types of movement and performance goals are discussed. HB 178 pp. #031-H0262
$27.50 |
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The Complete Performance
Horse by Colin Vogel Addresses the problems associated with the performance horse. Fitness, fatigue, diet, and energy levels of the athletic horse are examined. Looks at the goals of training and the risks of overtraining. The treatment of wounds at an event is discussed along with the routine to minimize the chance of elimination at the vet inspection. Includes a good section on lameness and its treatment. PB 240 pp. #031-H1211
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Traditional Horse Husbandry by Carl Gay Reprint of the classic 1914 guide to horsekeeping. Although some of the contents seem dated, there is plenty of driving advice from an era when all horsemen drove. The section on driving breeds of horses is particularly valuable. PB 331 pp. #031-DD1099 $16.95 |
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The World According
to Horses by Stephen Budiansky A fascinating look at scientific studies that help us understand why horses behave the way they do. From how a horse sees to how he runs, much insight can be gained in our relationship with the horse. HB 101pp. #031-W1040 $17.95 |
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Miniature Horses:
A Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders by Rebecca Frankeny, VMD An in-depth look at the unique medical concerns of miniature horses. Valuable information essential to the breed for anyone involved with minis. HB 163 pp. #031-F0465 $24.95 |
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Conditioning Sport
Horses by Hilary Clayton Provides an understanding of equine exercise physiology to help formulate an individualized conditioning program. An entire chapter is devoted to combined driving with the practical aspects of conditioning a driving horse. Included are strength training exercises, weight training, inertia drills, acceleration exercises, and interval training. PB 132 pp. #031-C0244
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Leading with Feeling by Brigitte Schulte and Heinz Baumann Summarizes the recent research done at the University of Hannover in Germany that resulted in improvements made in the design of bits. Fascinating scientific findings on the effect of various bits for riders and drivers alike. PB 90 pp. #011-0401-000 $9.90 |
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