General riding

by Ginny Oakley and Stephanie Soskin

Where other publications concentrate on what to wear for particular disciplines or show classes, this one explains 'how to wear the clothing, how to choose what's right for your body shape - without breaking the bank - and of course what not to wear.' Of particular note is the chapter on which hat to pick as the most flattering for your face shape rand excellent 'top tips' on each page.

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New this year, the equibusiness.com online directory is now available in a user friendly A5 size print format.

It includes a week by week diary with all national equestrian events listed allowing room for notes and for you to plan your equestrian year. It also includes a handy conversion chart for heights, rug sizes and other useful tips.

One section is dedicated solely to breed societies and one to the main equestrian associations.

Then you come to the equestrian service directory which makes up the bulk of the book. This is easy to use with a handy index at the front to take you straight to your required service. Then each service is subdivided by county to make it even easier to find your local supplier. At the back of the book is an alphabetical list of manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors which is there for reference.

With over 8000 listings in a handy to use size,this is a must for any equestrian and a snip at £5.00 each.

The book is available from 1st November 2004 and we are taking orders now, so to avoid delay in receiving your copy buy today.

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Horses & Heroes is a stunning photographic compilation - John Minoprio's personal odyssey of 40 years of taking pictures of people with horses. It includes the great events of the horse world; from Aachen to Dublin. Famous names appear, but the book is not just about the horse in sport, it covers many aspects of life with horses and behind the scenes activity.

Hard back edition 270mm x 280mm

John Minoprio has photographed driving,dressage, eventing, show-jumping, polo, ceremonial and circus - as well as equestrian fashion, his current interest. His theme, and the reason for the book, is to share his role as a watchful bystander over the years, and remember in pictures those he has admired.

The photographs,in colour and black and white, are superbly reproduced and the author's captions provide eye-witness comment. The book will have wide appeal among horse-lovers. To the young, the stars of today will keep them inspired.

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by Islay Auty FBHS - former chairman of BHS Training & Education

At last - the official book form the British Horse Society, for everyone starting riding lessons, especially late teens and adults.

This brilliant new 128-page all-colour large-format official paperback, packed with photos and diagrams, is the gateway to learning to ride -from booking the first lesson through to walk,trot,canter and basic jumping.

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A Riding Manual for Adult Novice Riders

By Erika Prockl

· Hardcover 128 pages; ISBN: 3861279088

· Publisher: Cadmos Equestrian

The book is a training manual for adults who are learning to ride. It might be generally assumed that most people learn to ride when they are children, yet increasingly adults of all ages are turning to riding for pleasure and relaxation, or as a hobby, or are returning to it later in life when circumstances allow, and this is now a booming part of the equestrian market. Adults generally find it harder to learn to ride than do children - balance and coordination are harder and adults are naturally more cautious and 'stiffer'. The learning process is, for many, an enjoyable if challenging part of their lives. Erika Prockl is a riding instructress who has devised her own training programme for adults, and yet makes it feel like fun. In full colour throughout, with 52 full colour photographs and 43 humorous colour line drawings.

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Basic Terms of Harmonious Communication Between Rider and Horse

By Clarissa L. Busch

· Paperback 80 pages; ISBN: 3861279053

· Publisher: Cadmos Equestrian

The riding aids are the medium through which the rider's wishes and commands must be expressed - movements of the hands, arms, legs and seat that are communicated to the horse through the reins and points of contact between the rider's legs and the horse's body. The author explains the elementary terms of the riding aids in easily understood terms, starting with the relaxed, balanced seat which forms the basis of all riding:

· The rider's aids

· The aids in movement

· Additional aids

· The rider's feelings

· Transition

Natural aids using the weight of the body as well as legs and hands are initially explained individually, then shown, step-by-step, in practical co-ordination:

· How do I bring my horse to a halt?

· How do I change from trot to walk?

· From walk to canter?

Of particular interest to anyone involved in dressage, but more widely to all riders who wish to maintain a close understanding with their horse. Illustrated in full colour throughout with clear step-by-step photographs.

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Tips for a Well Groomed Horse

By Angelika Schmelzer

· Paperback 32 pages: ISBN: 386127938X

· Publisher: Cadmos Equestrian

All about the well turned out horse: manes, tails, grooming. Step by step instructions to turn hairy ponies into genuine four-legged beauties, or to make lovely horses even lovelier - all thanks to the right grooming of your horse's mane, tail and coat.

Whether for competition, breed show or at home, here you'll find simple instructions to make things easy. Learn how to do a Spanish plait, turn your horse's mane into a mass of waves, plait a mane or pull a tail - find out how here!

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Behavioural Science for Riders

By Angelika Schmelzer

· Paperback 80 pages; ISBN: 3861279096

· Publisher: Cadmos Equestrian

A basic understanding of behavioural science will provide riders and horse owners with an abundance of valuable information with which to design an optimal living environment for their horses. The underlying premise is that when a horse's living conditions reflect its natural needs - when it is permitted to be itself - not only are its well-being, health and performance enhanced, but it is less likely to develop any vices.

In this book the author introduces the reader to behavioural science in an understandable and stimulating way, combining horse-specific behaviour with practical stable management.

· What is a "typical horse"?

· How do horses want to be kept, fed, and exercised?

· How do horses treat each other?

· How do vices develop?

This book is a must for all horse lovers who want further insight into the true nature of their four-legged friends.

Angelika Schmelzer is a journalist specialising in equine topics and the author of several other horse books.

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Linda Tellington-Jones. How to Assess and Influence Personality, Potential and Performance

A fascinating guide of how to analyse temperament by reading facial characteristics and coat whorls, and how to determine if the horse’s personality has been affected by stress, pain, bad health, or environment. It also contains an easy to follow guide to the Tellington-Jones Equine Awareness Method (TTEAM) with its touches and exercises that help calm a horse, restore confidence, and ease pain, fear or tension.

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Mary Rose FBHS,Consultant Editor: Islay Auty FBHS. Fully revised and newly ilustrated the classic reference, crammed with the basic knowledge that every owner-rider and student needs. Written in note form for easy access, it provides ideal revision notes for exam students.

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Linda Tellington-Jones and Andrea Pabel. Linda’s very special techniques, easily learnt through this book by the young (or adult!) rider, inspire confidence in both rider and mount. Dismounted and mounted instruction includes leading and handling, tacking up, mounting and dismounting, exercises, bareback fun, jumping with confidence, balance and safety, improving performance. And not to be missed are the tips, scattered throughout the book, from ‘Angie, the Guardian Angel of Horses’!

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Sally Tottle CE MSTAT. ‘In a simple, stress-free way Sally helps riders to improve their posture and achieve a correct, classical position,’ says Alison Bridge of Horse & Rider. ‘The Alexander Technique is one of the most valuable tools a rider can possess – and Sally Tottle’s innovative teaching methods make it simple and fun to learn.’ – Carl Hester, Olympic Dressage Rider and British National Champion

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A Right Brain Approach to Riding. Mary Wanless

Mary Wanless’s ground-breaking famous first book.

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Eleanor Ross. An enormously popular ‘cookbook’ of ideas and specimen exercises for trainee instructors and more experienced instructors, and for riders schooling their own horses or ponies, providing purpose, variety and interest to lessons and riding sessions, for teachers, horses and riders.

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Karen Bush. First version of this popular and useful hand book.

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Karen Bush. Follow up to the successful "201 Handy Hints for Horse person". Practical and humorous, favourite stocking-filler. "... so useful and interesting... the ideal small gift."Equestrian Trade News

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