Spooking is the number one email subject that comes to me as an equine problem practitioner from people around the world with horse problems. The number one DVD of my entire inventory people order is my Despooking DVD.Spooking is the number one horse problem because it is so deeply ingrained in horses. Spooking and horses go together like quacking and ducks.Spooking is unpredictable and when its unexpectedness or severity catches someone by surprise they get on the net looki...

"Somethin Old, Somethin New, Somethin Borrowed, Somethin Blue" is an uncommon story of uncommon love. It's a story of in for a penny in a for a pound, dancin' with the one that brought you to the dance and riding for the brand you ride for.The old life of Jed Ames, a Wyoming cowhand, unexpectedly changes completely in minutes abruptly thrusting him into a new life. Born and raised in the wide open, Jed has the wide open spaces pumping through his heart. He ends up penniless in New ...

If you want a horse in your life there are many Free Or Nearly Free Horses available no matter where you live if there are horses in your area.Many life changes often occur where new situations must be found for the horse. Divorce, illness, job loss, children going off to college and other similar events can quickly turn a horse from a blessing to a burden.Horses are very difficult to sell and owners are often desperate for quicker options.This book tells you all yo...

Are you a fearful rider? Have you been searching for help in overcoming your fear so that you can finally achieve your horseback riding dreams? Or are you a riding instructor or horse trainer who struggles to convince fearful students that they can ride with confidence?If so, Riding Fear Free can help.Riding Fear Free goes beyond the traditional equitation and horse training advice and straight to the heart of the matter by addressing the true problem: Fea...

"De-Spook" Your HorseAn umbrella opening, a tree branch creaking, a tarp flapping in the wind, a dusty shadow in the back of the barn -- what seems benign to the human eye often terrifies a horse. His immediate response? Screech to a halt, buck, twirl, and run like the dickens! What can a rider do but hang on?In fact, there is plenty a rider can do to "de-spook" a horse, and Teaching Your Horse to Overcome Fears tells you how. Following the advice of renowned trainer...

A renowned horse trainer and award-winning author reveals how to establish a connection with horses once you understand their thought processes.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 commun...

Relieve Soreness, Improve Flexibility, and Keep Your Horse SoundDoes your horse have a nagging soreness that won't go away? Does a mystery lameness come and go without obvious cause? Has your horse's performance deteriorated over the past few months? Do you want to prevent these problems from happening? If your answer is yes, then equine massage can help!Massage therapy is an excellent tool for preventing and relieving muscle soreness in horses. With the simple step-by-step ...

This book includes 12 easy to follow riding exercises complete with written instructions and diagrams. Great for warm-ups and giving you and your horse some new challenges. These exercises incorporate Classical and Western Dressage Elements. Table of Contents Pattern 1 Dancing with Cones and Logs Pattern 2 Trotting on the Oval Pattern 3 Moving with Style Pattern 4 Squares and Loping Pattern 5 Staircase Leg Yield Pattern 6 Backing on the “L”

Horses are athletes, and as with all athletes, it takes them years of training every day to become strong, supple, and focused enough to climb to the top. In Hints for Hopeful Dressage Riders, author Jane Richards presents a toolbox of exercises to help both horse and rider train and improve through basic dressage.With more than fifty years of experience teaching and training with horses, Richards helps horse lovers succeed in their riding goals. Hints for Hopeful Dres...

Finding harmony with horses is an inspiring book of Kylie Deardens own personal and spiritual journey on how she found harmony with her horse and other horses by connecting to the Spirit Within. Kylie Dearden is a qualified Equestrian Australia Coach and Instructor. In her horse instructing business Finding Harmony with Horses Kylie trains horse and rider through the levels of dressage. She has helped many horses and riders develo...

In this book Dr. Mike provides numerous training exercises so that riders will gain a better feel of the horse. Each exercise is well described and shares with you the benefit of performing the exercise. The book includes multiple warm-up exercises for getting better directional control and the proper use of your legs when riding. Advanced exercises are included for enhanced responsiveness. The basics of dressage and proper biomechanics are presented to help you improve your body language ...

Train your horse to embrace a life around humans. Focusing on developing the skills vital for every domesticated horse, this guide stresses the importance of creating an atmosphere where both trainer and horse can overcome fear and cultivate mutual respect. With a series of tests to gauge your horse's knowledge and training exercises to enrich and strengthen your horse's comfort around people, you can increase attentiveness, boost confidence, and help your horse reach his full potential.