• Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement

Horses move! This is what makes them useful, athletic, and beautiful. This unique book explains how horses move; their balance,  gaits and paces; qualities of good and poor movement, and much more. Chapters on anatomy,  types of movement for various breeds and disciplines, conformation, shoeing, and riding and training for better balance and movement. An important book for riders, trainers, judges, instructors, artists, and anyone interested in horse movement, performance, and soundness. Over 300 line and sequence drawings by the author let you see what happens in various gaits, transitions, jumping, etc. Forward by Francois leMaire de Ruffieu.

Paperback, $21.95.  Howell Book House, 1994                      

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• Grooming to Win
   (2nd edition)

The most popular book on grooming since 1977, recently updated to current show ring standards for all breeds and disciplines. Expanded chapters on grooming, handling, conditioning and preparing horses for shows, from the basics of everyday grooming and maintenance to top level competition standards.. Clear, step-by-step illustrations of clipping, trimming, braiding and grooming techniques, plus a handy table of trimming styles by breed and discipline. Includes grooming techniques, bathing, clipping & trimming, braiding, conditioning from pasture to show ring, show preparation, grooming at shows, and much more. Forward by George Morris.

Hard cover, $29.95,  Howell Book House, 1992 

             
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US Pony Club Manuals
 of Horsemanship & Guides

The U.S. Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship are a complete and comprehensive series of horsemanship manuals, written at a reading level that children can read and adults can appreciate. Written to U.S. Pony Club standards, they are also invaluable for juniors, Young Riders, adult riders, instructors and parents, especially those interested in Dressage, Jumping , Eventing, Stable Management or becoming an instructor. Pony Club’s emphasis on safety and all-around horsemanship is a great foundation for any horseperson. These books are designed to be used as a series-- Books 2 and 3 build on the basics taught in the previous volumes.
* In Pony Club, the term "Pony" refers to any mount ridden by a young rider, not only to ponies.

click on the book  covers for further  information on the 3  USPC manuals and  guides to conformation,  bandaging, or  longeing

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