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Language of Horsemanship
by: Pieper, Dick & Cody, Cheryl Magoteaux
Dick Pieper has devoted a lifetime to mastering the art and language of
horsemanship. Known for his ability to keep things simple and easy to
understand, Pieper shares his knowledge in The Language of Horsemanship.
Using Pieper's clear and concise methods will enable you to learn to speak
"horse" and improve all aspects of your horsemanship. 172 pgs
c. 2013, S/C... $23.95
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Leading & Loading (Intelligent Horsemanship)
by: Marks, Kelly
Using the methods practised so successfully on her Intelligent Horsemanship
courses, Kelly Marks helps the reader to overcome two of the most common
problems encountered by horse and pony owners. In this book, Kelly shows
the reader how to lead a reluctant horse. Her methods are based on kindness
and basic horse psychology. She then goes on to demonstrate ways of loading
a horse into a horsebox at any time and in any situation without causing
stress or trauma to either the handler or the horse. Color photos. 24
pgs
c. 1999, Booklet...$11.95
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Legendary California Hackamore & Stock Horse
by: Ingersoll, Bobby & Stoecklein, David R
Bobby Ingersoll and David R. Stoecklein have collaborated on a book about
the California stock horse and the tradition of hackamore training. It
is rapidly becoming a lost art. The book includes intricate drawings and
diagrams along with Stoecklein's photographs and Ingersoll's training
tips. 148 pgs
c. 2006, H/C... $50.00
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Lessons On The Lunge For Horse & Rider
by: Sivewright, Molly
Not only is the horse/rider/instructor bond strengthened during a lunging
session, it is also a fabulous way to increase musculature and flexibility
in any horse, and balance and confidence in riders. Start with the basics
of lunging language, lunging equipment, and how to use it. Then move on
to the more complex subjects of understanding the horse's physique and
muscles, and how lunging helps develop them. Includes training a young
horse, lunging over fences, long-reining, and more. 144 pgs.
c. 1996, H/C... $19.95
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Light Horses: A Manual For Riders & Drivers
by: Rooks, Cecli
A basic handbook on the training and care of pleasure horses, written
in a direct and informative way that spells authority. Training methods
are explained in a practical how-to-do-it manner. It also contains information
on classification of horses, their general characteristics, the various
breeds of light horses and their background. B/W photos. 159 pgs.
c. 1946, H/C...$12.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Longeing & Long Lining The English And Western Horse: A Total
Program
by: Hill, Cherry
Describes what you do and why during the ground training of a yearling
through an aged, seasoned horse. Over 250 photos show a variety of English
& Western horses learning their lessons. You'll see what type of tack
to use and why, typical reactions, how to prevent and correct problems,
and how to recognize good and bad working form. 228 pgs.
c. 1999, H/C...$29.95
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Longeing Book
by: Richter, Judy
Training, supplies, corrective exercises for any horse. It discusses
such topics as preliminary preparation for longeing, teaching the young
or inexperienced horse, handling common evasions, work over cavaletti
& low jumps, & training long reins. In addition, it also devotes
chapters to specific types of horses: the fresh horse, the tense horse,
the tough horse, & the competition horse. It even talks about horses
not to lunge. Superb photographs by leading Sports Illustrated photographer
Sue Maynard depict each aspect of longeing clearly & simply. 131 pgs.
c. 1986, H/C...$15.95
Used
Condition: Very Good w/dust jacket,
inside like new, no writing, dust jacket has slight water stain along
bottom
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Lungeing (Threshold Picture Guides #36)
by: Harvey, Judy
Practical advice on how to use lungeing equipment & safe techniques, etc.
24 pgs.
c. 1996, S/C... $12.95
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Lyons On Horses: John Lyons' Proven Conditioned-Response Training
Program
by: Lyons, John
Every year, some 10,000 people attend Lyons's clinics to learn the secrets
contained in this omplete training program for horses and trainers of
all kill levels, by one of America's most popular and trusted trainer-instructors.
With an emphasis on understanding & communication with the horse,
John Lyons covers every critcal aspect of training, from the first saddling
& ride to ground training & trail work. He includes coverage of
specific problems trainers face, such as kicking & striking, head
tossing, biting & spooking, & many others. He offers practicla
& sound advice that is valuable to all riders & trainers, both
English & Western style. 228 pgs.
c. 1991, H/C... $27.95
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Man Who Listens To Horses
by: Roberts, Monty
Monty Roberts has spent a lifetime working with horses, schooling them,
listening to them, and learning their language. Within 30 minutes, he
can persuade an unbroken, high-strung horse into accepting a bridal, saddle,
and rider. In this inspirational book, Monty teaches readers not only
about communication between man and animal, but, because he now applies
his amazing skills in corporations, about communications in the workplace
as well. 258 pgs.
c. 1996, H/C... $23.00
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Monte Foreman's Horse-Training Science
by: Foreman, Monte & Wyse, Patrick
Monte Foreman is Americas foremost trainer of horses and riders.
Many of the great modern advances in western training and overall riding
skills have come from Foremans years of research into the action
and interaction of horse and rider, always with the aim of improving their
athletic ability as a team. Here, for the first time, Foreman and Patrick
Wyse, his first accredited instructor, discuss at length Foremans
philosophy of training and introduce to readers the Foreman method taught
so successfully in the clinics. 156 pgs.
c. 1985, H/C...$39.95
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Poles & Gridwork (Threshold Picture Guides #26)
by: Wallace, Jane
Progressive exercises over poles and simple fences, designed to improve
suppleness and jumping skills in horse and rider. 24 pgs.
c. 1993, S/C... $12.95
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Practical Western Training
by: Jones, Dave
A top professional trainer explains his methods, from starting colts and
developing roping, reining and cutting horses, to retraining spoiled horses
and smoothing out the rough ones. 176 pages, B/W photos
c. 1968, H/C... $25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print
Condition: Very Good w/good dust jacket,
some tears on dust jacket, name plate inside front
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Problem Horse: An Owner's Guide
by: Bush, Karen
Comprehensive guide to the assessment & treatment of problems with horses.
160 pgs.
c. 1992, S/C... $29.95
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Problem Horse: Tested Guide For Curing Horse Behavior Faults
by: Summerhays, Reginald S.
In this book of twenty-five chapters each of which deals with a
particular vice or failing the author describes those cures that
have stood the test of experience. For those faults that have no certain
cure, he presents methods of treatment that will help the horse owner
or trainer with the most stubborn problems. Mr. Summerhays' advice is
simply and clearly expressed, and his suggested remedies are limited,
so far as possible, to those that even the novice can apply with every
hope of success. 112 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1960, S/C... $5.00
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Problem Pony Book
by: Henderson, Carolyn
All owners hope their pony will be as near perfect as possible, but when
problems do arise, knowing how to deal with them can be a worry. This
book provides a down-to-earth, reassuring approach from authors with years
of experience. Include problems on handling, leading, riding, schooling
& health. 116 pgs.
c. 1995, S/C... $25.95
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Problem Solving (Western Horseman)
by: Marten, Marty
How to develop a willing partnership between horse and human. Chapter
titles: Groundwork; Riding Foundation; Trailer Loading; Hard to Catch;
Barn-Sour Horses; Spooking; Crossing Water and Bridges; Herd-Bound; Pulls
Back When Tied. 248 pgs.
c. 1998, S/C... $17.95
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Problem Solving Vol. 2 (Western Horseman)
by: Marten, Marty
More help with preventing and solving common horse problems. Halter-breaking
problems, difficult-to-saddle horses, mounting problems, head-shy or ear-shy
horses, trail-riding problems, good trail riding habits & techniques,
and much more. B/W photos. 231 pgs.
c. 2003, S/C...$17.95
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Producing Ridden Show Ponies (Allen Photographic Guides)
by: Hollings, Nigel
Brief, concise, and filled with helpful photos, this introductory guide
provides essential information on producing ridden show ponies - schooling,
strapping & shoeing, trimming, tack, clothing, plaiting, finishing.
24 pgs.
c. 1996, Booklet... $12.00
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Ranch-Horse Versatility
by: Major, Mike & Smith, Fran Deveraux
A winners guide to successful rides. The author shares how he develops
responsive, maneuverable horses. His understanding, how-to tips and thoughtful
insights in this book can help you sharpen your skills to ride effectively,
compete successfully and show your horse to advantage. 220 pages, color
photos
c. 2011, S/C... $23.95
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Reining (Completely Revised) (Western Horseman)
by: Dunning, Al
Complete guide for training & showing the classic reining horse. Selecting
the horse, equipment, facilities, equitation, breaking, riding outside,
backing, body control & suppling, circles, picking up leads, stops, turn-arounds,
rollbacks, advancing to bridle, running a pattern, psychology of training
& showing. B/W photos. 215 pgs.
c.1996, Rev, S/C... $17.95
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Resistance-Free Riding
by: Shrake, Richard
Richard Shrake, one of America's most popular clinicians, uses his step-by-step
program relying on word pictures to help riders form a winning partnership
with their horse. Using Resistance Free Riding techniques "a good
rider will help and improve even a mediocre horse". Whether you own
a top horse or wish you did, his teaching will be a great help.
c. 1993, H/C... $27.95
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Saddlery
by: Edwards, Elwyn Hartley
A clear and incredibly comprehensive guide to saddlery, equipment and
horse clothing which guides the horse owner through the bewildering variety
of horse accoutrements available today, describing their construction,
purpose, fitting and use. An invaluable textbook for students. Covers:
Leather, metals, bridle, bitting, snaffles, gag, reins, rugs, rollers,
saddles, girth, spurs, breaking tackle, stirrups, and much more. 200 pgs.
c. 1985, S/C...$21.95
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Schooling Young Horses
by: Storl, Werner
Proven clinical techniques for training saddle horses. This book is designed
to give the experienced rider a step-by-step approach to training the
green horse. This patient, systematic approach to the development of the
horse's education preserves and enhances the horse's natural beauty of
movement while preventing the psychological and physical damage that can
result from improper schooling. Practical, timeless advice on buying the
right horse and training it classically. 113 pgs.
c. 1991, H/C... $22.50
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Shy Boy: The Horse That Came In From The Wild
by: Roberts, Monty
This amazingly moving book tells the story of how famed horse gentler
Monty Roberts, author of "The Man Who Listens to Horses", met
and eventually tamed his beloved horse, Shy Boy. During a dramatic three-day
ride across miles of high desert, Monty Roberts used all his skill to
connect with the little mustang he finally befriended. In the year that
followed, Shy Boy grew to love life on the farm, playfully demanding attention,
and becoming fascinated by children. After a year of challenges and one
frightening illness, the wild horse's exceptional spirit earned the respect
and admiration of his trainers. Full-color photos. 242 pgs.
c. 2000, S/C...$19.95
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Shy Boy: The Horse That Came In From The Wild
by: Roberts, Monty
This amazingly moving book tells the story of how famed horse gentler
Monty Roberts, author of "The Man Who Listens to Horses", met
and eventually tamed his beloved horse, Shy Boy. During a dramatic three-day
ride across miles of high desert, Monty Roberts used all his skill to
connect with the little mustang he finally befriended. In the year that
followed, Shy Boy grew to love life on the farm, playfully demanding attention,
and becoming fascinated by children. After a year of challenges and one
frightening illness, the wild horse's exceptional spirit earned the respect
and admiration of his trainers. Full-color photos. 242 pgs.
c. 1999, 1st Ed, H/C...$30.00
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Solving Flatwork Problems (Threshold Picture Guide #25)
by: Wallace, Jane
Practical advice on how to correct everyday schooling problems that can
occur with horses and ponies. 24 pgs.
c. 1994, S/C... $12.95
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Starting Colts (Western Horseman)
by: Kevil, Mike
A step-by-step guide to starting a young horse under saddle. Chapter titles:
Round Pen & Facilities; Equipment; Catching a Horse; Leading; Tying
Up; Longeing; Sacking Out; First Saddling; Introduction to the Bit; Driving;
First Ride; The First 30 Days; Developing the Mouth; 30 to 90 Days; Loading.
168 pgs.
c. 1990, S/C... $14.95
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Storey's Guide To Training Horses
by: Thomas, Heather Smith
Explains how to train a horse for English, Western, Trail riding, Jumping,
Dressage, & Driving. Covering everything from basic safety to re-training
a horse that has aquired bad habits. B/W illustrations. 503 pgs.
c. 2003, S/C...$19.95
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