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Learn some really fun ways to take care of and care for your Clydesdale horse, such as: how to saddle a horse, how to use a hoof pick and how to break and train your horse.

Hutton has now written a fascinating full biography of Sergeant Reckless, who earned two Purple Hearts for her heroic efforts, among other military decorations. Hutton has spoken with the marines who fought alongside Reckless and tells the complete and captivating tale of how a would-be Korean racehorse became one of the greatest Marine Corps wartime heroes. Sgt. Reckless brings the legend back to life more than half a century later.

Du möchtest das Band zwischen Dir und Deinem Pferd stärken? Dann ist dieses Hörbuch genau das Richtige für Dich! Horsemanship ist die vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit mit dem Pferd. Natural Horsemanship stärkt das Vertrauen und signalisiert dem Pferd, dass es sich auf seinen Menschen verlassen kann.

Horse ownership provides companionship, stress relief, and increased happiness…but these things only happen when you’re able to form a complete bond with your horse. When you have that foundational relationship in place, the way you’re able to train and care for your horse completely opens up. Your increased sense of confidence leads to a mutual respect between you and your horse…and this gives you the control you need in order to have fun together–while ensuring you both remain safe.

Fifty-six million years ago, the earliest equid walked the earth-and beginning with the first-known horse-keepers of the Copper Age, the horse has played an integral part in human history. Combining fascinating anthropological detail and incisive personal anecdotes, Susanna Forrest draws from an immense range of archival documents as well as literature and art to illustrate how our evolution has coincided with that of horses.

"Every horse story is a love story," writes Jane Smiley, who has loved horses for most of her life and owned and bred them for a good part of it. To love something is to observe it with more than usual attention, and that is precisely what Smiley does in this irresistibly smart, witty, and engaging chronicle of her obsession. In particular she follows a sexy filly named Waterwheel and a grey named Wowie (he "tells" a horse communicator that he wants it changed from Hornblower) as they begin careers at the racetrack.

Being a stable lass is probably one of the hardest jobs in the country, and yet for Gemma Hogg it is the most rewarding. She works in the beautiful Yorkshire market town of Middleham, and if her colleagues are occasionally challenging, then the horses are downright astonishing. Now, in Stable Lass, she takes us into the closed world of a top racing yard, from the elation of having several winners in one day to the almost indescribable grief of losing a horse.

Beth Lauren Parrish, creator of Inspired Riding® and certified riding instructor, has experienced the ultimate highs and the deepest lows on her life’s journey. She teaches with the wisdom and care attained from decades of experience. Through impactful stories, lessons, and practical tools, she will inspire and guide you towards tremendous happiness with your horse.

Michael Johnson thinks he knows a thing or two about horses. Despite the doctorate and a quarter-century in the corporate world, and a career that has taken him across America so many times he no longer needs a map - above all things - he is still a cowboy. The story of one horse and one man and their seven-year spiritual journey together. Along the way, a blue roan colt, an old warhorse, and true horsemen provide Michael with pieces to the puzzle of healing Shine - and at last, a path into the heart of the great gray. 

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The foundational work you do now is critical, and you’ll always have it to fall back on. Make sure your horse is never spooked in a dangerous moment again. From desensitizing and disengaging to backing up, these are fundamental training procedures you can’t afford to get wrong, and they’re not procedures you’ll only ever have to engage in once. You don’t need to spend years in equestrian school to learn these skills: You simply need access to all the essential knowledge distilled and explained in one clear resource, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this guide.

There are so many misconceptions about how Thoroughbreds are handled and trained at the track. This misinformation causes countless avoidable problems. The goal of this audiobook is to provide information to aid anyone who has or is interested in having a retired racehorse. Anyone with a working knowledge of horses and the desire to learn can handle a horse off the track and be successful when they have the information they need to understand this wonderful breed. 

This book brings together material written by G.H. Sutherland MD and John Lyons certified-trainer Keith Hosman. It is published in two sections. The first is a collection of dozens of classic tricks you can teach your horse, and was written in 1861 by Dr. Sutherland. The second contains five "feats", written by Keith Hosman after finding them to be quite popular at his training clinics.

If you are considering getting into tie-down roping or you want to increase your knowledge and competitiveness, we have created a set of books that will give you the inside scoop on everything you need and want to know about tie-down roping, including tips, tricks, and industry secrets from the top tie-down ropers in the industry. Everything you dreamed of learning is in this two-set manual. Instead of paying thousands for hours upon hours of lessons, you can learn just as much in these books. Listen to them while you are practicing and create a personalized, interactive experience.

Vets and Pets tells fifteen emotional and entertaining stories of the incredible bonds between wounded warriors, veterans, and other service members and their service and companion animals. Whether these special relationships are with dogs, cats, horses, pigs, or even birds of prey, readers will discover how these remarkable animals help veterans return to civilian life and live independently while simultaneously bringing joy and confidence into their lives.

Rodeo Queen 101 combines expertise with personal stories to provide step-by-step direction for future rodeo queens and their families interested in competing locally and nationally.

Have you ever watched your horse do something that defies human logic and wondered, “Why does my horse act this way?” If so, you’re not alone. Horses are designed to survive in the wild, yet occasionally the wires between domestication and instinct get crossed. Meredith Hill is back with her equine expertise

Providing everything you need to know about raising and training strong, healthy horses, this all-inclusive guide will take you from being a novice to expert handler in no time.

Best-selling author and painter Justin B. Long never dreamed he’d become a horse person. But marrying a passionate vet plunged the self-confessed numbers nerd into the wild world of equine emergency care. And just when he thought he had a handle on his new life, his close-knit community gained internet fame with a daring freeway horse rescue. This outrageous collection of uproarious exploits will tug at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone.

Round Penning: First Steps to Starting a Horse: The changes you can make in the round pen are amazing - but training there is about much more than simply running a horse in circles. There are objective and progressive steps. This guide to the proven methods of John Lyons shows you exactly what to do, in which specific order, and why. How to Start a Horse: Bridling to 1st Ride, Step-by-Step: This book offers objective training for the unbroken horse, from first-time bridling and saddling to sacking out, bridle work from the ground, pre-mount work, and your first ride.