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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. 

This book tells the extraordinary true story of Irish Olympian Kevin Babington, whose journey carried him from a small town in Ireland to the pinnacle of international show jumping and the Olympic Games in Athens. Through grit, sacrifice, and an unshakable work ethic, Kevin built a life and business in the United States while becoming one of the most respected riders in the sport. But in 2019, a catastrophic fall left him paralyzed and forced him into the greatest challenge of his life.

The fastest growing segment of the horse world is women mid-life and beyond. This thorough but light-hearted guide welcomes you to the equine life. Whether a newcomer to the world of hay and hoofs more someone who’s been in the saddle since childhood, you’ll find information about every aspect of the horse world. Riders of a Certain Age is full of wisdom and sound advice for people coming into horses as adults. It encourages us to keep riding forward at a point in life when others might expect us to whoa.

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.

Best-selling author Michael Korda's Horse People is the story - sometimes hilariously funny, sometimes sad and moving, always shrewdly observed - of a lifetime love affair with horses, and of the bonds that have linked humans with horses for more than 10,000 years. It is filled with intimate portraits of the kind of people, rich or poor, Eastern or Western, famous or humble, whose lives continue to revolve around the horse. Korda is a terrific storyteller, and his book is intensely personal and seductive, a joy for everyone who loves horses.

There is no question that horses are fascinating, but diving in to the world of horseback riding can be daunting. There are so many options to starting to ride and so many conflicting sources of information from stables that it can make your head spin. Take a step back and get some unbiased answers. This book will look at how to go about finding a place to ride, the criteria to look for in a riding stable, questions to ask both your potential instructor and yourself, and how to think about your early riding lessons.

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles.

'Poignant and compelling, an equine Bridget Jones.' – Racing Post Being a stable lass is probably one of the hardest jobs in the country, and yet for Gemma Hogg it is the most rewarding. She works in the beautiful Yorkshire market town of Middleham and if her colleagues are occasionally...

In the bestselling tradition of works by such authors as Susan Orlean and Mary Roach, a New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist explores why so many people—including herself—are obsessed with horses, riding, and the equestrian world. It may surprise you to learn that there are...

Horse ownership can be exciting, rewarding, and deeply fulfilling, but it also can be overwhelming for beginners. Feeding, housing, daily care, equipment, pasture management, and health needs all come with a learning curve, and conflicting advice can make it hard to know where to start. In Before Your Horse Comes Home: Introductory Horse Care for Beginners, Meredith Hill draws on more than 30 years of hands-on experience to help new horse owners understand the practical side of caring for a horse before that first horse ever steps onto the property.

Are you looking for a new challenge or a way to spend your free time? Do you love animals? Are you also a sport lover? Then horseback riding might be the perfect hobby for you. In this book, you will discover how to understand your horse, how to own a horse, how to prepare for a ride, different riding styles, how to ride a horse, safety measures to be aware of, and much more. The step-by-step guide in this book is so easy to follow that you will have success with it, even if you have failed at every other hobbies in your life.

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Master equestrian basics and forge a powerful human-animal bond before you ever step into the stable. Whether you need a relaxing commute listen or are launching an outdoor weekend hobby, this calming guide completely demystifies equine behavior. Grasp exactly how prey instincts and herd...

Master seasonal equine health and mindful horsemanship without the daily stress of rigid training routines. Perfect for your morning commute or while tackling relaxing barn chores, this calm, practical guide transforms everyday animal care from an anxious guessing game into a confident, shared...

Master equestrian care and transform beginner anxiety into a confident, trusting bond with your new equine companion. Whether you are stepping into a bustling barn for the first time or bringing home your first pasture pet, having a reassuring mentor in your ear makes all the difference. Learn...

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.

The Complete Equestrian Training ManualWin More with Skills, Discipline, and BondingBy Ricky GutierrezTransform Your Ride. Master the Arena. Train with Purpose. In the world of equestrianism, success is never an accident—it’s the result of intentional training, clear communication, and an unbreakable bond between horse and rider. The Complete Equestrian Training Manual by seasoned expert Ricky Gutierrez is the definitive guidebook for riders who are ready to go beyond the basics, elevate their performance, and unlock the full potential of their equine partnership.

Die Kripo Kempten ist in heller Aufruhr. Nach spektakulär gescheiterten Mordermittlungen soll ein neuer Hauptkommissar übernehmen - ein Niedersachse. Ein Skandal im traditionsbewussten Allgäu und denkbar schlechte Voraussetzungen für Eike Hansen. Sein erster Fall: Ein Mann soll von der Lechbrücke gestürzt sein. Doch als die Beamten am vermeintlichen Tatort eintreffen, fehlt von der Leiche jede Spur.

Recorded in the stable with the author, how much more real can you get? Horses are a part of the human soul. Every time humans took a step in evolution a horse was right there beside us. Now it is time for humans to evolve in our relationship and understanding of our equine friends. They have carried all our burdens since the beginning of our history. Now it is time to unburden them and to listen. It is not enough to whisper, no we must learn to hear and to heal.

A tale of love, life, and finding your way home...At age nine, as Susanna sat on a horse for the first time, an unbreakable bond was forged. It set the stage for a lifelong odyssey for this determined girl and her devotion to her equine companions.