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1) Black Gold
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Marguerite Henry horseshoe library volume 7
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A heroic, small-boned horse with a will to win is finally ridden to glory by his devoted jockey.
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Learn to ride correctly, safely, and confidently
In this breakthrough guide, renowned riding expert Gincy Self Bucklin offers adult riders a unique, proven method for developing a good physical, mental, and emotional relationship with a horse. Whether you're a beginner, a more experienced rider looking to enhance your skills, or someone who used to ride but is reluctant to try again, Bucklin's step-by-step exercises-slowly and carefully practiced...
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Piper Mills retreats to her grandparents' Savannah home after a horseback riding accident ends her career and leaves her in constant pain, and, as she tries to rebuild her own life, Piper discovers a shocking secret from her grandmother's past that forces Piper to question everything she knows about her heritage.
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First Star to the Right and Straight on Till Morning.... At the 90-mile vet check she sat in the middle of the road crying, claiming extreme illness and trying to avoid her nightmarish fears her horse would die of founder or colic, or anything. The last ten miles of trail stretched forever in her mind, black like licorice taffy. After a large measure of TLC from her patient and understanding crew, she and the gelding were out of the check and on the...
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Beware the mare volume 3
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Lily is frightened when her beloved horse Beware gets sick and exhibits peculiar behavior.
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Three years after the publication of the groundbreaking Asian American comics anthology Secret Identities, the same team is back with a new volume-bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking in scope. While the first collection focused on the conventions of superhero comics, this new book expands its horizon to include edgier genres, from hard-boiled pulp to horror, adventure, fantasy, and science fiction. Using this darker range of hues, it seeks to subvert-to...
8) First Aid
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First Aid is the perfect guide to discover what to do before the vet arrives, including monitoring your horse's vital signs, and attending to cuts, sprains, skin irritations, and colic. With this eBook, you'll be equipped for any equine health emergency!
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A Practical Guide for Adult Riders
The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horse mastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges, and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping, or Western riding,...
10) Trail Riding
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Recently updated and extended, Trail Riding joins the experience and enthusiasm of equestrian Micaela Myers with the wisdom of Horse Illustrated to bring this definitive guide to beginning trail riders. The book covers the fundamentals of America's #1 equestrian pasttime-from picking out the right gear and training your horse for the trail to planning your jaunt and learning proper trail manners. Complete with step-by-step instructions, countless...
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The natural aids-the seat, the legs, and the hands-are the most important means a rider has to direct and control his/her horse. Mastering them is the key to good horsemanship. The Handbook of Riding Essentials focuses on these aids and explains in detail, not only how to apply them, but why the horse responds to specific aids and when they should be used, thus providing fundamental information that all riders need to know, regardless of their level...
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The Tevis Cup Ride is the most challenging 100-mile equestrian endurance event in the world. With names like Dusty Corners, Last Chance, Devil's Thumb and Deadwood, the historic Tevis Trail, originally used by Native American Indians and pioneers, passes through old gold mining camps and towns along its 100 miles. Beginning at Robie Park in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area of Northern California and riding through the Gold Country that made this state...
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The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping or Western riding, or whether it's breeding, grooming...
14) Riding
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This practical and accessible book is the ultimate guide to riding safely and confidently. Produced in association with the British Horse Society, this book will appeal to beginners of all ages, as well as more experienced riders who want to improve their horsemanship and expand their knowledge.
Collins need to know? Riding is full of expert advice and specially-commissioned colour photographs to explain and demonstrate all aspects of riding. From...
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Finding harmony with horses is an inspiring book of Kylie Deardens own personal and spiritual journey on how she found harmony with her horse and other horses by connecting to the Spirit Within. Kylie Dearden is a qualified Equestrian Australia Coach and Instructor. In her horse instructing business Finding Harmony with Horses Kylie trains horse and rider through the levels of dressage. She has helped many horses and riders develop a deeper connection...
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GaWaNi Pony Boy's unique approach to horses is captured in these five books from BowTie Press. GaWaNi Pony Boy is the founder and president of lyuptala University (lyuptala means "one-with" in Lakota), and online college that allows horse lovers to expand their knowledge of these magnificent animals. He regularly writes for equine publications throughout the United States and Europe.
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Training Strategies for Dressage Riders is a unique guide to the art and technique of dressage, written by one of the most renowned equestrian trainers in the world today. It offers a complete training system for both horse and rider, paying special attention to how a rider s actions can influence a mount. The book provides practical, in-the-saddle advice on a wide range of dressage topics, including:
* The art of classical equitation
* The development...
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Experience the sheer joy of being one with your horse and one with nature. When you're riding the trails with your horse, you enjoy a refreshing feeling of freedom, the exhilaration of exploration, and an invigorating escape from the demands of the day. You're in control--as long as you can control the 1,000-pound creature you're riding. Trail Riding: A Complete Guide takes you from the basics to more advanced trail riding skills with information...
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Julian Seaman first went to Badminton as an autograph-hunting fan in the 1960's. He later decided to become a competitor. In his first year, his horse became lame. Year two, he completed the dressage in a rainstorm in a coat made in his tailoring class at college. Third time he fell. Indeed, he fell off several times on national TV and achieved immortality as the 'What happened next?' feature on BBC's A Question of Sport. Meanwhile, Julian enjoyed...
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Many riders want to try jumping, but are intimidated. This guide helps riders of every age safely learn to jump by presenting a natural approach with progressive, step-by-step exercises, full explanations, and lots of photos and diagrams. It covers everything from preparing a green horse for the first jump to riding a challenging course in a show ring. It includes guidelines for every discipline and every breed of horse, plus information on the demands...
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