**Originally published in 2001 as a hardcover, this book has become a modern day classic.** When you see a horse under saddle that looks light, elegant, and graceful—as though he’s having the best time of his life, that horse is moving in true balance. Going in true balance makes carrying a rider easier and more enjoyable, so he does it with ease, grace, and a pleasant attitude.There have always been a few horses that could carry riders this way, and there have always been certain ...

A witty, insightful, and affectionate examination of how and why we spend billions on our pets, and what this tells us about ourselvesIn 2003, Michael Schaffer and his wife drove to a rural shelter and adopted an emaciated, dreadlocked Saint Bernard who they named Murphy. They vowed that they'd never become the kind of people who send dogs named Baxter and Sonoma out to get facials, or shell out for $12,000 hip replacements. But then they started to get weird looks ...

In this exciting book Mike Schaffer reduces everything in dressage to the five first tier basics: Go, Stop, Turn in, Move out, and Soften.The author explains that we can use these “first tier basics” to develop all of the movements and qualities we seek in our horses. Training with these basics teaches horses the way they learn - from the bottom up. So, you don’t have learn this system on an advanced school master - you and your horse can learn it together.The book is divid...

A 5* dressage judge's practical ways to learn to love your horse's idiosyncrasies and turn weaknesses into strengths.Thousands of riders pursue the sport of dressage across the globe, and the majority do so on a budget and with the horse they already have, or quite simply, the one they can afford. This means riders daily face the challenge of mastering one of the world's most esteemed equestrian pursuits on horses that may not be bred specifically for the task, or even if they have been, m...

"And in this quiet moment as I close my eyes, spent and sated, I think I'm in the eye of the storm. And in spite of all he's said, and what he hasn't said, I don't think I have ever been so happy."When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, find...

Captivate children with this wonderful book of Horses from Janet Evans featuring 18 of the world'top horse breeds. Complete with fun facts, amazing pictures and coloring pages for children to enjoy. Children will learn all about this magnificent animal, its temperament and the various breeds from around the world.

Offered at a >25% savings compared to purchasing all four works individually. Previosly titled Dr. Mike's Horsemanship Complete Works.  Same great book...just a better title. This is a combined work containing Dr. Mike's Horsemanship Ground Steps to Success, Dr. Mike's Horsemanship Responsive Riding, Dr. Mike's Horsemanship Riding Exercises, Dr. Mike's Horsemanship Horse Owner's Modern Keys for Success. Dr. Mike's Horsemanship Ground Steps to Succes...

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 ...

Helping riders develop a deeper understanding of their animals, this newly revised guide reveals how horses' physical traits—from the muzzle, mouth, lips, and nostrils to the eyes, ears, chin, and facial swirls—can influence their behavior and personalities. Offering new profiles, personality evaluations, and helpful photographs to aid the process, the first of three sections teaches owners how to evaluate their horse's character and equine personality based on more than a dozen physical t...

A top trainer teaches you how to perfect a winning position, both on the flat and over fences.Discover how to increase the effectiveness of the time you spend in the saddle, whether you are a beginning hunt seat rider or a seasoned competitor. Geoff? Teall—noted judge, trainer, and clinician—helps you put together an unbeatable package, including:Setting riding goals.Finding the right horse and instructor.Developing confidence and facing your fears.Dressing for success in and out of the sh...

The key to enjoying a safe, fun, and fulfilling partnership with your horse is having the knowledge and confidence to lead and train him. All great partnerships are based on three elements: trust, respect, and communication. Whenever one element is lacking, the partnership fails to form or ceases to exist. When it comes to interacting with horses, we unintentionally tend to be our own worst enemies. By design, horses and humans perceive the world from opposite ends of the scale: horses are...

Nestled in a quiet part of County Tipperary, Coolmore Stud casts as long a shadow as any sporting entity over the history of Irish sport. Founded by the legendary horse trainer Vincent O'Brien, and now managed by John Magnier, Coolmore Stud has grown from a small breeding farm into a global behemoth, renowned the world over for the quality of the horses it produces. Alan Conway tells the story of how Coolmore Stud and its training operation at Ballydoyle have come to dominate the world of ...