Equestrian Horse

In The Horse God Built, best-selling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born for - groom to North America's finest racehorses. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else.

Lissa Bachner was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age five. Other awards would follow as a young rider, and for years Lissa trained with jumpers, tackling more difficult leaps, and working to perfect her ride. When blindness struck in her teens, it appeared her passion for riding would come to an end. How could she jump hurdles when she could barely navigate through her own home? But success, trust, and love came to Lissa when her trainer convinced her to buy a "diamond in the rough" from Germany.

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A revolutionary approach to the techniques of working with horses, by a renowned instructor. In Horses Never Lie, renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of "alpha leadership" and teaches the listener to become a "passive leader" - a counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid’s principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the rider.

"First-Time Starter" was a semi-finalist for the 2020 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award. This prestigious award honors excellence in thoroughbred racing literature. #1 in the First-Time Starter Trilogy A trainer, an old cowboy from Nebraska, who somehow stays one win photo ahead of the feed man. A gallop boy who’s afraid of horses. A groom who believes in a horse everyone else has given up on. A hard-drinking jockey, once a superstar, who still has the hands of a virtuoso. A filly who’s at war with everything that walks on two legs. And this is their story. “I wrote the "First-Time Starter ...

Many horse trainers, even those who espouse the so-called natural horsemanship approach, take the position that horses who fail to obey a human's request are doing so as much out of perversity as ignorance. That's not Mark Rashid's view. In his words, "If we understand that horses can't separate the way they feel from the way they act, then we can start to see that unwanted behavior isn't bad behavior at all. More times than not, it's just the horse expressing the way he feels at that particular moment in time....

The popular and highly respected horse trainer Mark Rashid brings together Western and Eastern philosophies to demonstrate a seamless new incarnation of horse training. After years of helping "difficult" horses, Mark Rashid understands how to build the foundation of a horse's training and resolve any problems encountered along the way.

Let’s face it; we’re all struggling amateurs. Riding horses is hard, and getting good at riding a big, worried prey animal that is scared of the world can be tough. It can be easy to feel defeated or think that you will never amount to much as a rider. Thankfully, you are wrong about most of your assumptions with regard to what it takes to get good at riding. You just need to reframe the way that you look at your hours in the saddle. If you are beyond tired of hearing, “More leg!” or “More outside rein!” you’re not alone. Let me share some of my own hard-won discoveries and ...

From mucking out stables, grooming, feeding, and even visits to the dentist, a lot goes into taking care of a horse.

"How to Train for Show Jumping: A Comprehensive Program for Horse and Rider" by Iman Nasser is a must-read for any equestrian looking to take their riding to the next level. Equestrianism is a lifelong learning process, and this book provides the tools and knowledge to continue to improve and challenge yourself as a rider. The advanced topics covered in this book include advanced riding techniques, training the equine athlete, show jumping mastery, dressage excellence, cross-country riding and eventing, advanced horse care and management, mental training and performance psychology, riding ...

*** Global Book Awards 2024 SILVER MEDAL WINNER for Contemporary Romance *** She is madly in love. But he can’t see past his pain. Will he ever open up to her? Can a man with a tortured past allow himself to be loved? Axel, a striking young artist, haunted by his childhood trauma, finds peace within himself through art – expressing himself on canvas – and through the company of his favourite horse. His torment becomes the source of his inspiration to paint. One night, Hyunah stumbles into his atelier, igniting a spark neither of them could foresee. He takes her out to discover Vienna ...

In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest champion in horse-racing history, won the Triple Crown. The only horse to ever grace the covers of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated in the same week, he also still holds the record for the fastest times in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He was also the only non-human chosen as one of ESPN's "50 Greatest Athletes of the Century".

Enjoy this Listening to the Horse-inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies, and exercises for you and your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy.

In the fading grandeur of Southern Grace Stables, where Spanish moss drapes over regal oaks and the scent of magnolias mingles with mildew, Margot Sterling clings to the remnants of her equestrian legacy. Once the jewel of Lafayette’s dressage scene, the stable now teeters on the brink of ruin. Margot’s world is turned upside down with the arrival of Zara Bloom—a brash, young social media sensation with a rescue horse named Chaos Theory. Zara, unimpressed by Southern elegance and armed with a penchant for unconventional training methods, becomes an unlikely beacon of hope for the ...

#2 in the First-Time Starter Trilogy. In "Stake Horse," the past catches up with trainer Fred Hanson, the old cowboy. The success of Enfer, his talented filly, has prompted the return of the one person he’s defenseless against, and has put him on a direct collision course with ruthless people he’s tried to avoid since making the mistake of claiming one of their horses in New Jersey. Enfer’s success has come with unforeseen consequences, and now Fred, the people and horses under his shedrow, and most of all, the filly herself, are in real danger. In "Stake Horse," Lou Allen, Rene ...

Riding horses is hard enough as it is... without the lions. "I threw my long legs over my horse's back. Before I had time to put my feet into the stirrups, we were off! My little chestnut pony surged to life and took off as if the devil were at his heels. I called to Francois to catch up before disappearing over the hillside.” Long ride across France, compete in Mongolia, lead a trail in India, and more as you embark on adventures in the saddle. In this book, you will find out what it's like to be a horse nomad as you follow the lives of 5 inspiring women on their daring adventures. ...

In the heart of historic Prague, Eliza, a textile scientist with a knack for unraveling mysteries, finds herself embroiled in a sinister plot. With the Dressage World Championships approaching, competitors fall mysteriously ill. Suspicions arise, and Eliza, aided by her quick-witted talking cat, delves into a world of equestrian intrigue. As they uncover a plot to sabotage the competition, Eliza must outwit a determined culprit to protect the sport she loves. Will Eliza and her feline companion leap over obstacles, or will the culprit ride off into the sunset? Dive into a world of mystery ...

In the glamorous yet cutthroat world of dressage at Cypress Line Farm, Catalina Hale returns to reclaim her family's legacy and her mother's prized mare, High Wire. But her rival, the "Golden Girl" Marcia Clemmons, seems determined to take it all – including Catalina's ex-fiancé, Biff Quinn. When Marcia is suddenly and brutally murdered at a practice show, Catalina is framed, with evidence like her own mug pointing directly at her. As suspicion swirls and time runs out, Catalina must expose a tangled web of deceit, blackmail, and deadly secrets involving a mysterious sponsor, poisoned ...

A murdered judge. A sabotaged show. A Bennet with a grudge. Elizabeth Bennet came to Longbourn Equestrian Center to train horses—not trip over corpses. But when a renowned dressage judge is found trampled in the arena and someone starts tampering with tack, all eyes turn to the new girl from Rosewick. With her sister Jane’s career on the line and whispers of sabotage echoing through the stables, Lizzy is determined to uncover the truth—even if it means working alongside the infuriating Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a man whose riding precision is only matched by his arrogance. As gossip ...

A Dressage Drama Series Welcome to the glitzy, high-stakes world of elite dressage where horses may be the heart of the sport, but egos and ambition rule the arena. Set against the sultry backdrop of New Orleans, this four-book series crackles with drama, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. In Book One, a storm brews when revered head trainer Grant Tuttle is forced out by Kitty Beauveloir, a cunning up-and-comer with a sharp eye for ambition and a sharper tongue. As he packs his bags for Florida with his wealthy benefactors, Kitty wants to step into his stirrups, ready to ...