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Easy-Gaited Horses

Author : Lee Ziegler
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580175627
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Easy-Gaited Horses written by Lee Ziegler and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, Lee Ziegler has been one of the foremost advocates of gaited horses in North America and Europe. Through her writing and in her clinics, she has introduced countless riders to the pleasures of riding a horse that is calm, obedient, relaxed, alert, sure-footed, easily maneuvered, and consistent in his gait. Now, in "Easy-Gaited Horses, Ziegler offers a comprehensive guide to riding and training gaited pleasure horses. And unlike the old methods that called for manipulation of a horse's hooves or other gimmicks that could be cruel, Ziegler offers training methods that are gentle, humane, and produce a gaited horse that can be ridden in his gait barefoot, trimmed to his natural angles, with a mild bit, or even without one. Ziegler begins by defining various types of gaits, explaining how they look to an observer and how they feel to the rider. Next, adopting a whole-body approach to training, she reveals the importance of understanding equine anatomy. She then discusses how to introduce the horse to a variety of gaits: the ordinary walk, the flat walk, the fox trot, the running walk, the saddle rack, and the canter. She explains how to ride a multi-gaited horse, how to handle gait problems, and even how to retrain an easy-gaited show horse for pleasure riding. Ziegler also discusses how to train gaited foals and colts and explains what preparation is necessary before taking the young horse on his first ride. As riders grow older, comfort on horseback becomes more of an issue. That's where easy-gaited horses step in. Their unique, smooth gaits allow riders to enjoy time in the saddle with minimal physical exertion.

The Gaited Horse Bible

Author : Brenda Imus
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN 13 : 1570769699
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book The Gaited Horse Bible written by Brenda Imus and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gaited horse—bred and trained to perform smooth-to-ride, ground-covering alternative gaits (not the trot/jog or canter/lope) that can often be sustained long distances and sometimes at astounding speeds—has steadily gained mainstream popularity as a pleasure or trail mount, in addition to its traditional status as a top-notch show-ring competitor. While generations of careful breeding have instilled a natural ability to "gait" in certain breeds, the "smooth saddle gaits" are not necessarily automatic. This means that riders, whether exploring the backcountry or vying for a championship ribbon, need to train their gaited horse to be able to perform, and then school him to perform well, consistently, and without doing damage to his body. "The best person to develop your gaited horse's smooth saddle gaits is you!" writes renowned gaited-horse trainer and clinician Brenda Imus in The Gaited Horse Bible. "You need to learn only a few basic principles to develop and maintain your horse's gaits. As you do, you will build an important relationship with him (as well as saving trainer's fees). It's a 'win-win' situation all the way around." From the simplest, clearest explanation of the "Gait Spectrum" you'll find, to a discussion of gaited horse breeds (their history, characteristics, and uses) and gaits (running walk, rack, fox trot, tolt, trocha, for example), to an in-depth study of conformation, movement, and soundness—it's all in this terrific resources. Year-by-year basic training and advanced schooling, including flexion, collection, and lateral work to improve natural gaiting ability, is followed by a superb problem-solving section that features simple exercises for alleviating common behavioral problems, avoiding and correcting physical issues, and fixing deviations in a horse's smooth gaits. With a summary of bridles, bits, saddle fit and back dynamics, as well as optimal shoeing and trimming for gaited horses, The Gaited Horse Bible is the perfect how-to package for every gaited horse rider and owner.

Heavenly Gaits

Author : Brenda Imus
Publisher : Crossover Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780914327820
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book Heavenly Gaits written by Brenda Imus and published by Crossover Publications. This book was released on 1995-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Training the Gaited Horse

Author : Gary Lane
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1438944314
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Training the Gaited Horse written by Gary Lane and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes into consideration training the gaited horse for the trail or the rail for a show horse. The book is a detailed look at the gaits of the Tennessee Walking Horse, Missouri Fox Trotter, and the Rocky Mountain Horse. More importantly the book teaches you a training program that is easy to follow for a smooth easy gaited horse. You will have a complete understanding of the gaits and problem solving at your fingertips. No matter what your training goal are, trail riding or showing. This book will help you understand gaits, training and retraining for a great gaited horse. Consider your horse natural ability and train to a sound standard that matches that ability. Teaching your horse to flat foot walk is fun and easy following the method described in this book. Enjoy the journey be safe and have fun.

Gaits of Gold

Author : Brenda Imus
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780964836679
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book Gaits of Gold written by Brenda Imus and published by . This book was released on 1998-05 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Rider Biomechanics

Author : Mary Wanless
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910016145
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Rider Biomechanics written by Mary Wanless and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rider Biomechanics is a collaboration between rider biomechanics coach Mary Wanless and functional anatomist Thomas Myers. Myer's seminal book Anatomy Trains explains how connective tissue joins muscles together into functional chains. Some of these chains extend from head to toe, and they are the 'lines of pull'. Elite riders excel in balancing the tension in their lines, creating a stable balanced structure which can transmit and redirect the forces of the horse's movement. Easy, fluid, sitting eludes less skilled riders - but this book, with its copious photographs and illustrations, provides a route map for reorganising 'lines of pull', sitting, and influence on one's horse. It is through balancing one's own lines that you learn how to balance one's horse, changing his carriage and movement, and discovering the secrets of the few talented riders who naturally possess those skills.

Equine Fitness

Author : Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1603426698
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Equine Fitness written by Jec Aristotle Ballou and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-12-09 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness will have your horse looking and feeling his best with a series of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance his strength, stamina, and agility. Clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make the exercises easy to follow, and the book includes a handy set of pocket-sized cards that you can use in the ring. Jec Ballou’s simple conditioning program promises lasting results for healthy horses and satisfied riders.

Freedom to Gait

Author : Anita Howe
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1456716166
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (567 download)

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Download or read book Freedom to Gait written by Anita Howe and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge is the key to solutions. Communications are the key to partnership. With these objectives, Anita Howe has given us a road map to understanding the gaited horse; to work in partnership and be gifted with all the natural gaits within them. Part I of Freedom to Gait gives you the knowledge of equine biomechanics as it relates to gait. This fundamental understanding of how your horse carries and uses himself readily shows you what is needed for him to release his natural gaiting abilities. Part II gives you the tools of communication and partnership you'll need to engage his mind for a willing and eager partner that offers you his gait. Part III combines the knowledge of biomechanics and the tools of communication to provide you with a step by step training plan, to determine where your horse is experiencing difficulty and how you can help him naturally correct and release his carriage, balance and gait. Anita addresses a variety of the most commonly seen gait problems as well as dedicating a full chapter on developing the canter in your gaited horse. Part IV focuses on the walking horses and their particular needs of impulsion and balance at gait to help those who wish to develop their horses athletic brilliance and show potential. Learn how your walking horse can achieve greater athleticism and brilliance at gait, soundly and humanely, using this willing and caring partnership to offer, build and polish his gait without mechanical gimmicks or influences.

55 Corrective Exercises for Horses

Author : Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN 13 : 1570769052
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book 55 Corrective Exercises for Horses written by Jec Aristotle Ballou and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly illustrated guide to simple yet effective methods for keeping horses sound, healthy, and performing their best. Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse's overall well–being. Jec Aristotle Ballou has made a name for herself advocating for the horse and providing sensible instruction in his schooling, conditioning, and care. Her bestselling books and popular clinics are designed to enable any horse person to correctly apply proven principles that bring measurable progress while avoiding boredom and confusion. In her latest collection of mounted and unmounted corrective exercises, Ballou demonstrates how we can actively work to improve the horse's posture and movement, whether he is: An active performance or pleasure mount. An aging or older horse that benefits from gentle exercise. A horse being rehabilitated following injury, illness, or lack of conditioning. Ballou's positive cross–training techniques are free of shortcuts, and her guidelines for analyzing the horse's posture and way of going help readers gain a new awareness of the equine body. Applicable for all disciplines and full of quality color photographs to explain the exercises, this is an integral collection that optimizes how the horse uses his body and helps ensure he stays sounder and healthier for more years of his life.

Rocky Mountain Horses

Author : Bonnie Hodge
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780977196913
Total Pages : 451 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (969 download)

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Download or read book Rocky Mountain Horses written by Bonnie Hodge and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rocky Mountain Horses" contains over 250 color photographs, a wide range of valuable information, as well as fascinating accounts of the history of this rare breed of horse. There is no other single source available that combines such vast knowledge desired by newcomers to the breed with interesting folklore and amusing stories to entertain everyone who loves horses. "Rockies", as they are affectionately known, are truly special equines. To know one is to love one, as witnessed by reading this book. It is the author's intention to bring this little known breed into the limelight and expose readers to the delightful traits these horses possess. Their gentle nature, smooth gait, and fairy-tale beauty are superbly illustrated with intriguing text and abundant photographs. Their versatility is historic, as well as their close bond to their human caretakers. Besides an easy flowing and enjoyable manner of presentation, this book contains a variety of subjects such as:**Description of the breed, gait, conformation, colors, disposition, and uses**Understandable explanations of ASD, various breed registries, and the establishment, current highlights, and regulations of the Rocky Mountain Horse Association**Answers to commonly asked questions on what to look for when purchasing, how to find a "Dream Rocky", and what to expect as an owner **Basic training and handling tips procured from the top breeders, trainers, and clinicians from across the United States**Extensive historical background on the breed, breed lines, Sam Tuttle and Tobe, and the people of Eastern Kentucky who considered these horses their mainstay for survival in years gone by and consider them as their precious ancestral heritage today**Captivating local folklore and fascinating stories from people who treasured the breed and gave an unprecedented insight to its uniqueness and character**???and much, much more

Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses

Author : Rachaël Draaisma
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351967851
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses written by Rachaël Draaisma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book helps you interpret and connect the physical signals that horses display in response to their environment. These signals are evident in the everyday actions, gestures and attitudes that horses communicate to each other, but are often so subtle that they can go unnoticed by humans. This book aims to rectify that, offering horse lovers and equine professionals an opportunity to gain a unique insight into their 'horse's world'. Key features: includes detailed description of language signs of domestic horses, with a special emphasis on calming signals includes 275 pictures to visualize various language signs, calming signals, behaviour sequences and facial features presents communication ladders to show how a horse responds to incentives in his environment, and what signals he uses at certain moments contains tips on the use of the communication ladders and calming signals to improve the socialisation, training and wellbeing of your horse considers equine psychological stress from an environmental perspective, providing a valuable alternative to the current common clinical perspective. After reading this book you will be more astute in spotting calming signals, displacement activities, stress signals and distance-increasing signals, and better able to see which stimuli your horse can handle and which he cannot. This means you will know what to do to calm your horse before his stress rises to an unmanageable level. Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses is both fascinating and important reading for any equine veterinary practitioner, student or nurse, as well as horse owners and trainers.

101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider

Author : Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1603421696
Total Pages : 409 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book 101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider written by Jec Aristotle Ballou and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-06-24 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dressage is the ultimate achievement of oneness between horse and rider. Featuring a full arena diagram and step-by-step instructions for each exercise, this sturdy book is designed to allow the rider to hang it on a hook and refer to it from the saddle. You’ll learn how to improve your riding position; master looseness, balance, and suspension; and perfect flying changes as you work toward dressage success.

A Good Horse Has No Color

Author : Nancy Marie Brown
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811707046
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book A Good Horse Has No Color written by Nancy Marie Brown and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After several visits to study Icelandic sagas, Nancy Brown returns to Iceland to search for the perfect Icelandic horse, one she can bring back to her Pennsylvania farm and make her own. To do so, she must become part of the country's tightly knit horse-breeding community, which can be wary of outsiders and extremely protective of the world-famous breed. In this clear-eyed, evocative account set against Iceland's austere and majestic landscape, she describes what makes Icelandic horses and their owners so distinctive. She also discovers her limitations as a horsewoman and learns much about what she is looking for-in a horse and in her life.

Among Wild Horses

Author : Lynne Pomeranz
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1612122132
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Among Wild Horses written by Lynne Pomeranz and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See the wild horses run! The Pryor Mountain Mustangs have roamed the high desert and mountains of the American West for centuries. Descended from steeds brought over by the Spanish conquistadores, their untamable nature and enduring courage inspire awe in all who have the chance to see them. Photographer Lynne Pomeranz spent two years with these magnificent creatures along the Montana-Wyoming state line, and her startlingly intimate photographs capture the resilience and free spirit that define these mustangs.

101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider

Author : Jec Aristotle Ballou
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1612121705
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book 101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider written by Jec Aristotle Ballou and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exciting new discipline of Western Dressage lets riders of Western pleasure, work, or competitive horses enjoy the benefits of traditional dressage while using Western tack and attire. This book -- the very first on the topic -- offers 101 fun and effective exercises that will improve every Western horse's suppleness, balance in movement, and responsiveness. Each exercise is presented with illustrated, step-by-step instructions and a full arena diagram, and exercises are organized by focus: softness, looseness, rider development, engagement, adjustability, and ground work. This book is the ultimate reference for this new sport.

Horses For Dummies

Author : Audrey Pavia
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111958955X
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Horses For Dummies written by Audrey Pavia and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated for today’s beginning horse enthusiasts! If you’re just getting into the world of horses, there’s a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all! Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding—as well as new information on various equine conditions—this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy and take your riding skills to the next level. Features updated safety information Includes more riding disciplines Offers tips for better nutrition for your horse Provides grooming and training recommendations If you’re crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go!

The Compassionate Equestrian

Author : Allen Schoen
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN 13 : 1570767173
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book The Compassionate Equestrian written by Allen Schoen and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This marvelous book, borne of a unique collaboration between Dr. Allen Schoen—a world-renowned veterinarian and author—and trainer and competitor of many years Susan Gordon, introduces the 25 Principles of Compassionate Equitation. These Principles, conceived by Dr. Schoen and Gordon, are a set of developmental guidelines, encouraging a level of personal awareness that may be enacted not only through the reader's engagement with horses, but can be extended to all humans and sentient beings he or she encounters. The 25 Principles share stories and outline current, peer-reviewed studies that identify and support methods of training, handling, and caring for horses that constitute a safe, healthy, non-stressful, and pain-free environment. Through their Compassionate Equestrian program, the authors encourage all involved in the horse industry to approach training and handling with compassion and a willingness to alleviate suffering. By developing deeper compassion for their own horses, and subsequently, all equines, equestrians transcend their differences in breed preferences, riding disciplines, and training methodologies. This leads to the ability to empathize and connect more closely with the “global collective” of horses and horse people. In doing so, a worldwide community of compassionate equine practitioners and horse owners will emerge, which will not only benefit the horses: People involved with horses are found in many influential segments of society and have the potential to affect wide circles of friends, acquaintances, and co-workers from every walk of life. These are simple changes any horse person can make that can have a vast impact on the horse industry and society as a whole.