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Advises on horse-appropriate training techniques and the development of mutual trust between horse and rider.

Blending classical riding principles with modern Equitation Science, this book offers practical guidance for training and riding horses. It emphasizes clear, actionable techniques that enhance both rider and horse performance, making it a valuable resource for equestrians seeking to improve their skills through a scientifically informed approach.

In this book the author compares the horses sensory organs with those of humans; the five senses are covered - hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch. Each section explains how the horses sense works and then this is related to care, behaviour and riding, explaining why some practices are appropriate and why some are not.

Horses and humans share a long, harmonious relationship stretching back thousands of years. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know precisely what every swish of a tail, every stomp of a hoof, and every whinny really means? Now you can discover what your horse is trying to tell you in the new Horse and Pony Body Language Phrasebook. Though horses and ponies cannot speak, they have evolved a highly sophisticated system for communication. All of the most common behavioral traits of horses and ponies are examined in detail. Learn to recognize when your horse is happy, stressed, afraid, bored, or in pain. Each spread in this practical reference book features one of 100 ways to read your horse’s signals, including postures, gestures, and sounds. Full of beautiful full-color photographs and insightful advice written by animal psychologists and behavior experts.

Offers a comprehensive gallery of ideas for improving the training of different horses. This book includes chapters, which deal with a range of topics progressing from improving stable manners and ridden skills, to checking riding habits and honing a mental approach to schooling.

A guide to the practical aspects of keeping a pony at grass.

A horse can get to a speed of 30 mph in three to four seconds and weighs about half a ton--it is best to know what you are doing and how to control the horse!

A guide to grooming and how it can help keep horses and ponies healthy and looking their best.

This is a book of horse facts. How do horses communicate? Can horses learn? This gives expert insights into horse behavior, origins and training.