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.
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.
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.
