THE AMERICAN HORSE INDUSTRY, Avoiding The Pitfalls is the first in a series of books specifically written for the Western Horse Industry. The book is designed for the experienced and novice; alike, and alerts the horseman to the inherent "Pitfalls" - (Risks) and hazards associated with the horse industry in the U.S. The book is designed to ......
Money Saving, Do-It-Yourself Ideas For The Farm, Arena, And Stable
Owning a horse is one of life's great pleasures-and expenses. Here, finally, is a user-friendly and thoroughly illustrated one-stop shop of cost-saving ideas to help all horse owners (and/or their significant others) get more for their money than they ever imagined possible. 25 Projects for Horsemen is chock full of easy-to-follow, do-it-yourself ......
Al Dunning is a 30-year legend in Western riding competitions, and this, his first training book, is an invaluable self-help guide for riders of all levels. Dunning shares his winning insights on handling and training a horse, including body language, voicing commands, feeding, equipment, and competition. Dunning has helped train trainers across ......
This is the long-awaited how-to handbook for treating riding injuries in the field for both rider and horse, with step-by-step numbered instructions for the most common injuries and what to do until help arrives. Injuries range from insect and animal bites, allergies, and broken bones to head injuries, hypothermia, and hoof wounds. This is an ......
Melody Groves, a native New Mexican and former bull rider, examines the sport of rodeo, from a brief history of the ranch-based competition to the rodeos of today and what each event demands. One of the first topics she addresses is the treatment of the animals. As she points out, without the bulls or horses, there wouldn't be a rodeo. For that ......
Beyond Training, Mentoring from a World Champion Horseman
In this full-color book, Bob Avila, winner of many major titles including the World's Greatest Horseman, opens the doors of his training stable and shares hi success-driven thinking.
Janine Wilder has compiled a comprehensive guide that covers all the bases a trail rider needs in this fast-growing sport. She offers proven methods for developing a solid trail horse, safe ways to handle a variety of terrain, solutions for common trail problems, plus tips and resources on how to travel with horses. Interesting sidebars document ......
For today's horse owner, a truck and trailer are as essential as a saddle and bridle. A proper rig greatly expands a rider's horizons. Riding in the isolation of a home arena or on nearby trails gets old fast. Soon enough, the rider wants to venture out and enjoy riding, with other horse people. For that the horse person needs comfortable, ......
