1 comments about Successful Jumping: Training Your Horse with Gridwork.

1. I am new to jumping horses, but a very experienced rider. My trainer introduced me to and loaned me her copy. I found it to be very helpful in teaching me excellent techniques to train the green horse (my interest is in field hunters and polo horses) and also to make me a better, more confident jumper. However, this is a reference work, even though small, and I need to return my trainer's copy to her. That I want to go purchase the book after I have read it tells you all you might need to know. Perhaps an experienced hunter/jumper might not need this book, but for the novice, I think it is excellent.

2 comments about Unlock Your Horse’s Talent In 20 Minutes a Day.

1. If anyone is having trouble with their horse or wants to understand more about equine behavior I highly recommend all of Richard Maxwell's books. Everything he says is in plain english an really will unlock your horse's potential.



2. I have read this book from cover to cover and started to implement the exercises, it was easier to follow that I thought and I have started to see good changes in my young horse.
   
   Although it is similar to parelli it isn't as strict and I have found that my horses personlaity is still very much there, but it is working with me now and not against me.

No comments about The Adult Longeing Guide: Exercises to Build an Independent Seat.

No comments about Investing in Thoroughbreds.

3 comments about Horse Trails in Arizona.

1. My riding partner and I have used Jan Hancock's guide to explore many of the trails around the Phoenix area with our horses. The book is usually right on the money in terms of descriptions of the trails, amenities, level of difficulty, etc. I highly recommed the book for those looking for horseback adventures. My wish is that Ms. Hancock would do a third edition updating information on newer trail systems such as the Arizona Trail, as well as bed and breakfast and horse camping facilities for equestrians around the state.



2. This is a great book, full of information about 42 locations in Arizona that feature horseback riding trails. We've explored a few of the trails and found the descriptions very thorough and accurate. But Arizona is a big state and only a handful of the locations can be reached within a few hours by car/horse trailer. There are MANY other locations that aren't as widely known that could have been included. For example, there are at least four good trail riding areas right here in Wickenburg, yet none of them are covered. I'd love to see the author expand the book to cover more of the less-known trails. I'm sure he could find plenty of local horseback riding clubs that could fill him in on the "secret" trails in their areas. Otherwise, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the book to anyone looking for someplace new to ride.



3. This is a great way to discover and ride new trails. The author has complete maps and levels of difficulty for all the rides. It's a good book to stick in your saddle bag and carry with you. We have ridden many of the trails and find the discriptions in the book to be accurate.

5 comments about Overcoming the Fear of Riding.

1. This was a great book. If you ride buy it now because you either have had a fall or may eventually have one and you will need to know how to get back on your horse and continue to enjoy the experience of riding. This books discusses the fear that I've experienced while the horse I was riding was enjoying itself by just being a horse. It gives very useful techniques on how to deal with the natural fears and concerns of being on top of an animal that at times has its own mind. The interviews with professional riders were very helpful and inspiring. The lessons learned can be applied to life in general. This book is not for those who pretend they don't get nervous at a full gallop but is definitely for those whose adreline surges during the excitement.



2. Wow! I really wish I had listened to the one reviewer that gave this book one star. It is definitely not as the title suggests. The entire book is about 200 pages that could be summed up in about 5. The author repeats herself so many times I was about to scream. Even the quotations by famous riders (which makes up about 80% of the book) were repeated many times. The book doesn't give you any good rational reason not to fear riding. And I agree with the other reviewer when they said that the book made them more afraid. It makes horses out to be super dangerous horrible beasts that we may have to use in order to achieve our goals. I got no sense of love for horses in this book. The main idea was that if our goal is to become a famous dressage rider then we have to use a horse to get there. And if one horse isn't good enough, "dump it" (exact term from the book), and get a new one. I can tell you right here the whole summary of the book without costing you a penny. Defeating negative thinking, imagining the best case scenario, and determining your goals. That's it. Don't waste your money on this book now because I just told you all there is to it in one sentence!



3. Topics include: understanding and using nervous energy, risk management, defeating irrational thinking, the importance of goal-setting, cultivating trust and minimizing fear, riding safety tips, ending with 18 personal case studies of different level riders with different types of fears as well as mental exercises to defeat those fears. The author's goal seems to be for anxious riders to trade their fear in for excitement and meet their riding goals with confidence. This book also features interviews with 12 top riders and how they positively use nervous energy as well as tips you can use. Whether you fear injury, embarrassment, and/or failure while riding, this book will give you the tools you need to conquer your fears and make your riding dreams come true!



4. I orignially saw this book & planned to buy it for a friend who has the fear of physical injury when she rides. As I glanced through the book I began to recognize that I had performance fears & that my fears were normal for competitive riders. The authors discuss the "mental" issues that all riders face & encourage riders to embrace their nervousness, focus it & use it to enhance performance. I plan to read this book at least 2 more times!!!



5. This book is great for those who tend to be overly hard on themselves or have developed unrealistic expectations which cause them to doubt if riding is something they can do any more. Some great names in riding, people with a world of experience, share these experiences and the wisdom they've gleaned from them, reassuring the reader that it's okay to have doubts, that difficult horses do exist (which is not always the rider's fault), and that the main point of riding is to enjoy the ride! A great aid for those who have high expectations but face difficult horses, or long layoffs from the saddle, or for those who are just starting out and are frustrated with the fact that they aren't perfect yet.

1 comments about How to Use Leg Wraps, Bandages and Boots: Supportive Leg Care for Your Horse.

1. This book really describes all boots and bandages very thoroughly! I just bought a new horse who was used with boots all his life and I've never used them before! This book was an awesome into for me! Good for any rider in any field of equines!

2 comments about Maximum Hoof Power.

1. This book packs a lot of information into a concise and easy to read format. As a full time professional farrier I believe that horse owners ought to be educated about hoof care and the role a farrier plays in the health of their horses. Maximum Hoof Power is THE HOOF CARE REFEREMCE MANUAL that I recommend to all of my clients. The Author, Richard Klemish is a highly respected professional in both the farrier the veterinary community. He is also one of the authors selected to write some of horseshoeing chapters in the veterinary textbook, "Adams' Lameness in Horses, 5th Edition."
   
   You may want to consider making this book a gift to your trainer, veterinarian, or even your farrier!



2. This is an excellent book for horse owners and farriers alike. For the horse owner, it is written in layman's language and easily laid out to find specific areas of interest. It is comprehensive and detailed enough to serve as an excellent reference tool for the farrier.

2 comments about Living and Working with the Horse of Spain (Living & Working With).

1. THIS BOOK WAS PURCHASED FOR A FRIEND, HE SAYS IT IS ADEQUATE, AND HAS GOOD INFORMATION.



2. This book explores the close relationship of the Andalusian horse with the country of its origin. The spirit of this horse reflects the culture of the Spanish people - from the Flamenco rhythm of its hoofbeats, to the fearless agile nature that makes it perfect for working aggressive Spanish bulls.
   
   Spanish horse owners will enjoy the chapters on management and care of the horse, importation guidelines, breeding, tack and costuming. A generous section covers the training of the Andalusian horse, focusing on exercises, techniques, and tack - which can take a different approach than other breeds. The disciplines of Doma Vaquera (Stockman's dressage), Garrocha (cattle work or artistic expression with a 12 foot long pole), and Doma Classica (classical dressage)are presented in word and photo. A small section also introduces the closely related Lusitano from Portugal.
   
   The rider is encouraged to develop a deep understanding of this unique breed and learn to balance discipline, reward and clear communication (The original "Natural Horsemanship"). The joy of exhibition riding is revealed as a way to connect with the Spanish horse and receptive audiences around the world.
   
   This book includes a rare index, which is very helpful for resourcing specific concepts and terms. Any Spanish horse enthusiast will enjoy this book. Bravo!
   
   Review by Crista Vesel

5 comments about The Equine Manual.

1. This Manual has take it's place in our daily practice as an easy and fast consult book, it is on the library, and everybody uses it as very fast consultation, The information is very new and accurate, easy to read and to find very good information, the way they organize makes the consulting for Veterinarians,Interns and Students, very easy.
   We like the format and how it's written to understand and find, So I think this Equine Manual was a NEED, and now we have this great Book on Hands for the daily consultation.



2. Look no further this is the most excellent book for the equine practioner. It is the perfect size, so complete, and the information is easy to access. I don't leave home without it, you shouldn't either.



3. The Equine Manual is one of the most comprehensive, practical resources to date - covering just about everything an equine practitioner might encounter in daily practice from infectious diseases to nutrition to the pre-purchase examination. It is an excellent quick reference resource while at the same time provides much more in depth information than similar type manuals of past. It is well organized and user friendly with excellent quick reference guides and differential tables. We agree with the other reviewers that the manual is a wonderful resource for veterinarians, veterinary students, and technicians alike. A must have for the clinic or the truck.



4. This equine manual is the most comprehensive and up to date book of equine medicine. This book is easy to use and practical. The information is concise and to the point, it makes an equine practioner's job alot easier. It at the same time is very thorough, complete, and not only does it work for the equine practioner, but also students, technicians, and horse owners.



5. This large book contains nearly all the information that equine clinicians will require in their daily work. It provides in one volume an excellent reference source. I have no doubt that it will be a popular book to keep in the clinic, car or at home. It will also be a valuable source of information to veterinary students, nurses and anyone keen to have a comprehensive and detailed manual covering such a wide variety of subjects.
   The lack of pictures is more than compensated by a clear and easily read text which has been produced by an impressive list of contributors, all of whom are acknowledged experts in their field. It has then been compiled and edited to a high standard by Dr Andrew Higgins and Professor Jack Snyder.