Equestrian Horse

When asked in an interview what he most liked about rodeo, three-time world champion saddle-bronc rider “Cody” Bill Smith said simply, “Horses that buck.” Smith redefined the image of America’s iconic cowboy. Determined as a boy to escape a miner’s life in Montana, he fantasized a life in rodeo and went on to earn thirteen trips to the national finals, becoming one of the greatest of all riders.

Deja has just managed to make friends with her enemy Chris Donaire, when his friend Eric moves to town. Deja and Eric hit it off right away, but Chris isn’t happy to share his new friend with anyone else. To make things worse, Chris still doesn’t get along with Shanice and Allison. Will Deja be able to maintain her friendships with Shanice and Allison, while also making Chris happy with her? Will Chris learn to share Eric with Deja? Being friends with Chris might be the worst thing that Deja has ever done!

Hope . . . From the Heart of Horses explores and celebrates the relationship and bond possible between horses and humans. Each chapter offers a life lesson about trusting one's instincts, honestly addressing emotions, achieving clarity in communications, and releasing negative thoughts. Because survival depends on being highly tuned to the thoughts and feelings of others, horses sense human intentions rather than what a person offers in facial expressions, which creates a remarkable effect on the relationship between these two distinctly different species.

Working with your very own horse can be one of the most wonderful parts of your day…until it’s not. In The Well-Mannered Horse: Developing an Ideal Equine Buddy, Meredith Hill is back with more insight on how to deal with some of your horse’s less enjoyable behaviors.

After nearly 130 years of trying, only 11 colts have swept the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes to earn the Triple Crown - the grand slam of Thoroughbred racing. These 11 were more than just magnificent Thoroughbreds - they were stars, and their stories are full of the drama, passion, and courage associated with stardom. These champions’ stories are found in The Most Glorious Crown, the most entertaining and comprehensive work on the Triple Crown winners ever assembled.

Award-winning author and celebrated neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton, MD, combines his understanding of the human brain with nearly 30 years' experience training horses to offer wisdom on such universal themes as leadership, motivation, ambition, and humility. The results are showcased in more than 100 thoughtful essays that treat working with horses as a metaphor for personal, professional, and spiritual growth.

Winner of the Best International Nonfiction at the 2022 Equus Film and Arts Festival A horse, broken and destined for the meat man, and a trainer, battered and bruised by life, share a life-changing adventure across Costa Rica and discover what can exist beyond forgiveness. In this vivid journey, Andrea Wady shares her path from the world of domination and control over horses to awakening to a new way of being. With Zeus' grace and guidance, the two travel side by side on the trek of a lifetime. Through the eyes of Zeus, one horse's heartbreaking experiences in the cruel world of the "two-...

Congratulations on deciding to take the step of adding a horse to your life! By now, you’ve made plenty of hard decisions, such as choosing the right horse and finding an ideal environment for him. But now it’s time to interact with your horse. Interaction can be intimidating regardless of how much equine experience you have.

At age nine Jenna Michaelson had her whole life already mapped out - future world and Olympic three-day-eventer. At age fourteen, she's a know-it-all teen living alone with her mum in London - not a horse in sight. Can a few weeks staying with her grandparents back at the stables change all that, or has she really put horses out of her life for good? Meet the whole Michaelson clan, and their four-legged friends, at the Quicksilver Stud in Book 1 – Born in the Saddle. Teen fiction for horse lovers, especially eventing fans. Ideal for fans of Claire Svendson, Amanda Wills or Samantha ...

He was always destined to be a champion. Royally bred, with English and American classic winners in his pedigree, Sir Barton shone from birth, dubbed the "king of them all". But after a winless two-year-old season and a near-fatal illness, uncertainty clouded the start of Sir Barton's three-year-old season. Then his surprise victory in America's signature race, the Kentucky Derby, started him on the road to history, where he would go on to dominate the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, completing America's first Triple Crown.

Adapted from the number-one New York Times best-selling adult novel, this inspiring true story of a man and horse duo who rose to the top of the competitive equestrian world is one of unstoppable hope, inconceivable dreams, and the chance to have it all, perfect for animal lovers and history buffs alike.

Have you wondered what it would be like to ride a horse with ease? Have you watched horses races and wanted to learn more? This audiobook highlights different riding styles and competitions, riding attire, and how to find riding competitions near you.

First published in 1733 as Ecole de Cavalerie by François Robichon de la Guérinière, this book is considered as the beginning of modern equitation. The book is most famous for its introduction of the shoulder-in. The theories in this book provide the basis for all modern equitation, and it is probably the most important work on the subject ever written. It was translated from the French to English by Tracy Boucher.

From Award-Winning Author Brianna York For those who love the Tricolor Series Jesse's life feels like it could not be more perfect. She and Rhett are both settling into life at Twelve Palms more and more every day. But then Anna has to take a step back from working at the farm, and her cousins come to take her place. Can Jesse help teach two angry, hurt teens to be a part of the Twelve Palms family? Will a dangerous decision end Rhett's career as a showhorse overnight? Read the rest of the Twelve Palms Ranch Series: A Horse for Jesse: Twelve Palms Ranch Book 1 Jesse's Show Horse: Twelve ...

At the age of 19, Lara Prior-Palmer discovered a website devoted to "the world's longest, toughest horse race" - an annual competition of endurance and skill that involves dozens of riders racing a series of 25 wild ponies across 1,000 kilometers of Mongolian grassland. On a whim, she decided to enter the race. Riders often spend years preparing to compete in the Mongol Derby, and many fail to finish. Rough Magic captures the extraordinary story of one young woman who forged ahead, against all odds, to become the first female winner of this breathtaking race.

She’s in for the ride of her life… All Deirdre wants to do is trail ride. Her modest, rural neighborhood is a horsewoman’s dream—despite rumors that it’s haunted by the horseback-riding Black Witch of Fairy Glen. For Deirdre, those rumors have always been handy for keeping outsiders out. But now, something very real—and much more sinister—is menacing her personal paradise. A real-estate mogul wants to build fireproof mega-mansions on the ridgeline, bulldozing through Fairy Glen to get to the top. Does he have anything to do with the dead bodies showing up around the ...

Understand what your horse is saying to you and build a profound and lasting connection. If you ever thought that some people were “natural-born horse communicators,” know that all of them have honed their abilities through experience, observation, and the understanding that each horse is a unique being. This guide seeks to help you strengthen your connection and build trust with your horse.

This stand-alone book continues characters from The Hawkeye Ridge Series. Bryce Wilhelm III, Captain of the U.S. Equestrian Team, was raised in a life of privilege. Fiercely rebelling against his father's parental dictates to become a doctor, he joins the Army and becomes a Green Beret. He serves as the aide to General Prescott, who runs a classified anti-terrorism unit, Bryce becomes his 'troubleshooter.' Severely wounded and discharged from the Army, Bryce agrees to continue to function as General Prescott's undercover 'troubleshooter' on Volcano Ranch, guarding the ranch an General ...

This is the journal of an ordinary horse girl as she rides over the Welsh hills towards her pension years. There’s adventure when she follows an ex car-mechanic on an 80 mile trek across Cumbria, poignant times remembering the Guardian Angel of Lost Stirrups, and isolation when the coronavirus pandemic hits the UK. But mostly it’s about her indomitable riding buddy, Purl Rainstorm; a Dartmoor pony who understands the limitations of short legs, and the fun of cantering across unauthorised spaces.

Discover a fun-filled, kid-friendly guide to bonding with horses for curious little minds…. The perfect remedy for smartphones and digital addictions, horses, are a great way to get your kid outdoors and expose them to natural wonders. Teaching them patience, responsibility, and empathy, horses provide many other benefits, too. According to a Frontiers in Public Health study, horse riding can improve a child’s cognitive abilities, making them better learners.