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Books on the Performance Horse
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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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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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All Horse Systems Go by Nancy Loving An in-depth veterinary care and conditioning resource that focuses on optimizing your horse’s performance. Techniques for respiratory and cardiovascular conditioning, warm-up and cool-down strategies, and management of muscle injury and pain are discussed. Includes valuable first aid info. Over 500 full color photos accompany this comprehensive text. PB 616 pp. #031-A0696
$45.00 |
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The Injury-Free Horse by Amanda Sutton Keeping your horse injury free is essential in all performance disciplines. Learn proper conditioning methods and alternative exercise regimes to prepare the horse’s body for the competitive demands placed upon it. Stretching and suppling exercises are outlined, including a tail stretch that can help a crupper-sensitive horse. A special section is devoted to the specific needs of the driving horse. PB 160 pp. #031-I0283
$19.95 |
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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
$44.95 |
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Heads Up by Janet Sasson Edgette Practical sports psychology that can be used in any discipline to help overcome mental obstacles and improve performance. Anxiety management, effective visualization, winning strategies, and insights on relationships with trainers are discussed. HB 220 pp. #031-H0474
$25.00 |
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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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Straightening the Crooked Horse Highly technical analysis of German research done on equine imbalance and the advanced training needed to improve a horse’s way of going. HB 160 pp. #031-H1322 $29.95 |
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