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One of two treaties on horsemanship by Xenophon, the famed Athenian historian, philosopher, and soldier, "The Art of Horsemanship" is a general work on the selection of horses and their subsequent care and training. Written in approximately 355 BC, Xenophon's treatise is the earliest surviving complete work on horsemanship and is a fascinating look into this ancient tradition. Xenophon informs the reader how to inspect both young and old horses for...
2) Horse riding
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"Provides comprehensive information on basic horse riding, English style, and Western style"--Provided by publisher.
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"When you grandfather was a little boy, the world was full of horses: pulling fancy carriages, galloping in front of stage coaches, and charging into battle. But to keep you from feeling sand because the world is no longer full of horses, Dahlov Ipcar also shows you where they are this minute--because people love them. They can be found in the West being ridden by Cowboys, on racetracks being ridden by jockeys, and even on merry-go-rounds being ridden...
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Horses, by their very nature, are mythic creatures - they represent in our collective imagination aspects of the human journey at its greatest. In Riding into Your Mythic Life, therapeutic riding instructor Patricia Broersma invites readers on an experiential journey of transformation with these powerful creatures, offering ways to explore life's events as part of one's own mythic journey. Broersma has developed her theories over twenty years of working...
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In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse's sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse's actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect. Understanding how your horse thinks can help you...
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Marguerite Henry's Misty Inn volume 5
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When Willa is visited by a friend she hasn't seen in a year, she realizes that people change and aren't always the way they once were.
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Publisher Annotation: Lighter. Leaner. Faster. Rae is determined to do whatever it takes to win Nationals with her rodeo team, just like her mum did when she was Rae's age. But Rae feels the crushing weight of grief, having lost her mother to cancer, and the crushing weight to perfection to live up to her memory. But as Rae's training ramps up and the new girl in town falls into the same group of friends, she's not just terrified to eat, she's terrified...
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"When an accident seriously injures his father, fifteen-year-old Evan Kendrick saddles his half broke mustang stallion to take his father's place in a horse race from Texas to New England offering $3,000 to the winner. He will discover what America can offer, both good and bad"--
10) The trail ride
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Meg, Jill, and Annie know a lot about riding their ponies, but they still have a lot to learn, as they go for a trail ride.
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