Equestrian Horse

Learn what it means to have healthy biomechanics, the power of mind-set, setting goals, and the most important conversations you need to be able to have with your horse in order to improve the quality of his movement. This book is in-depth enough to explain the concepts yet short enough to easily listen to and remember. It is an excellent introduction to Karen Rohlf and her "dressage naturally" system.

In the elite dressage circles of New Orleans, where tradition and excellence reign supreme, Grant faces an unexpected challenge. As a seasoned and classically trained dressage instructor, he has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of horsemanship and guiding his students. But his steadfast commitment is put to the test when Melody McFarland, the barn's influential owner, introduces a new trainer. Kitty Beauveloir, a spoiled debutante fresh from a brief stint studying riding in Europe, arrives with an air of entitlement and a penchant for disruption. Delighting in tormenting Grant, ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Prequel to "The Impelled Series": Sixteen year old Emma Walker’s world revolves around one thing: horses. When Emma isn’t navigating her junior year of high school with her two best friends at her side, she is riding or working her horses board off at the barn. There is one thing that taints a perfect day at the barn though – the barn owners son, Luke, and his posse of infuriating friends. To make matters worse, Luke attends her high school and is friends with Emma’s former friend, and now sworn rival, Jaclyn Alcott. As if juggling horses and high school isn’t hard enough, ...

#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 ...

She can’t stop the government from scraping thousands of horses from the wild, but she can photo document one herd. Only time is running out. Children’s ER nurse, Kristi Trevisano’s passions are wild horses and photography. She lives for time on the Nevada range with her camera to create a photo documentary of one herd’s history. The images of the horses’ families and how they lived will preserve their memory for generations. The battle for who gets to use government land, forces Kristi to keep her activities on a need-to-know basis. Bob Clayton, the CEO of Clayton Industries, ...

After another painful breakup, animal communicator Elle Roberts' only focus in on her horses. At least with them, she never gets hurt. Traumatised by his childhood, slick corporate attorney Nicholas Sterling keeps everyone at a distance. But when he meets Elle – for the first time ever – he wants to let someone in. Something sparks between Elle and Nicholas. It’s more mystical than physical and she’s determined to heal the pain both Nicholas and his horse harbor. Their budding romance is immediately threatened by Nicholas' ex-girlfriend who isn't going down without a fight. All too ...

In the horse riding world, your success is determined by how well you can control, understand, and harmonize with a 1,000+ pound animal that has superior strength, is faster, and has a better-developed nervous system than you. The way you overcome these strengths in a horse is to understand what the horse’s limitations are.

After several years dreaming of a different lifestyle, we finally hit the road. We set out on our journey from Brighton, England, with our boy, a dog and three horses... fate led us to Paradise...a derelict, dirt floored ruin on the banks of a crystal clear river in the mountains of Portugal. Steve, my husband, and myself, were both enchanted at first sight by the stunning location of the ruin. It was surrounded by trees, and so quiet, just birdsong and the burble of the river. But the ruin had no electricity, running water, or telephone connection. There were no services at all. It would ...

In more than a century of American Thoroughbred racing, only 13 horses have won the Triple Crown (the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, all won in the same season). Veteran turf writer and racing historian Edward L. Bowen takes us through the rich history of one of the most formidable and exciting challenges in all of sport. Bowen covers the trainers, owners, and jockeys who etched their names into the annals of thoroughbred racing, and the “lucky 13” who captured all three jewels of the Triple Crown, racing’s most prestigious prize.

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.

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 ...

Immerse yourself in a heartwarming tale set under the wide Texas sky. Follow young Levi as he faces the bittersweet need to find a new equine partner after his beloved Daisy ages out of competition. Enter Chase the Sun, a dazzling gray gelding with speed, spirit, and a knack for forging an unbreakable bond. Together, they conquer the dusty rodeo arenas, navigate sudden adversity at state championships, and discover true resilience through specialized police-horse training techniques. As the seasons pass and Levi’s riding dreams expand, he hones his horsemanship under the mentorship of a ...

Mental skills coach Tonya Johnston, MA, has helped thousands of equestrian athletes achieve success at every level, from recreational riders to award-winning international competitors. In Inside Your Ride, she provides specific methods and clear, easy-to-follow directions to help you mentally prepare for your next ride or competition, no matter your discipline and skill level.

In a drought-stricken Texas, Clary Voss is fighting to keep her family's horse farm from crumbling beneath the relentless sun and the looming threat of foreclosure. Three generations of dreams are slipping through her fingers like the dry soil. Just when all seems lost, a half-starved mare appears on the roadside – a flicker of life in a withering world.This isn't just any horse. Promise carries the bloodline of champions, a secret Clary uncovers that links her to powerful figures in the equestrian world and offers a desperate chance to save everything. But time is running out. With only ...

Part One of the Midnight Sky Series How can we harness the future if the past will not set us free? Laura Brown, interior designer and James Morgan-Jones, horse whisperer - and Midnight Sky, a beautiful but damaged steeplechaser. Laura seems to have it all, glamorous job, charming boyfriend. Her sister, Maggie, struggles with money, difficult children and an unresponsive husband. She envies her sister's life, but are things as idyllic as they seem? She might be a farmer's daughter but Laura is doing her best to deny her roots, even deny her true feelings. Until she meets James, but James is...

Kim Wickens, a lawyer and dressage rider, became fascinated by this legendary horse when she learned that twelve of Thoroughbred racing's thirteen Triple Crown winners descended from Lexington. Wickens spent years meticulously researching the horse and his legacy—and with Lexington, she presents an absorbing, exciting account that transports listeners back to the raucous beginning of American horse racing and introduces them to the stallion at its heart.

Raised in the crime-infested neighborhood of South Boston, Rebecca has learned the hard way that people can't be trusted. So when her unscrupulous boyfriend turns up without a pulse, she knows she needs to get out of Southie. Fast. She seeks refuge in the last place anyone would think to look for her – the picturesque town of Jackson, Wyoming. The locals in this small community live by a different set of standards, as Rebecca discovers when she finds work on a horse ranch. For once, she’s surrounded by people she can take at face value, with one exception – her snarky new boss, Alec ...

Each year on the first Saturday in May, the world turns its attention to the twin spires of Churchill Downs for the high-stakes excitement of the "greatest two minutes in sports," the Kentucky Derby. No American sporting event can claim the history, tradition, or pageantry that the Kentucky Derby holds. For more than 130 years, spectators have been fascinated by the magnificent horses that run the Louisville track. Thoroughbreds such as Secretariat and Barbaro have earned instant international fame.