4 H Guide To Training Horses

Author : Nathan Bowers
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781616732202

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4-H Guide to Training Horses by Nathan Bowers Pdf

Training a horse is one of the biggest challenges a 4-H’r (or any animal lover, for that matter) can take on, and one of the most rewarding. This step-by-step illustrated guide offers the first-time horse trainer straightforward instructions for getting started with a foal, a yearling, or an older horse. With expert advice on safety and equine care, the guide covers the basics of establishing trust and authority, training with a bit, training to drive, training to allow riders, achieving different gaits, reaching definite goals, and breaking an old horse of bad habits. Whether you’re a 4-H’r taking up the project of a lifetime, or someone simply interested in training a horse, this book provides all the information you need to get started--and to succeed.

Author : Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781635861228

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Storey's Guide to Training Horses, 3rd Edition by Heather Smith Thomas Pdf

Storey's Guide to Training Horses is a one-stop reference for every aspect of horse training, including a complete program for turning a shy and gangly foal into a calm, confident, well-balanced equine partner. Now with full-color photography, the third edition includes step-by-step guidance on all the essential training procedures for both English- and Western-style riding, including haltering and leading, saddling and mounting, and addresses the finer points of gaits, lightness, and collection. Best-selling author Heather Smith Thomas draws on her decades of equestrian experience to anticipate every situation that might arise and provide answers to addressing all the potential challenges of training different types of horses.

Author : Cherry Hill
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781603428330

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101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse & Handler by Cherry Hill Pdf

Ground training is the key to a safe and pleasurable riding experience. Designed for easy reference while working with your horse, this guide can be hung on a post. Riders of all disciplines and skill levels will benefit from these exercises that reinforce good habits and help develop a strong bond between horse and rider.

Author : Samantha Johnson,Daniel Johnson
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781616732172

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The Field Guide to Horses by Samantha Johnson,Daniel Johnson Pdf

Learn about your favorite equine breeds with this easy-to-use reference on their conformation, colors, and characteristics—from Arabians to Welsh Ponies. Thinking of acquiring a horse? Studying equine breeds and traits? Or simply curious about the magnificent creatures? This book, with profiles of one hundred horse, pony, and draft breeds, is the most comprehensive field guide to horses ever published. Illustrated throughout with fine color photographs, the profiles detail the characteristics and unique aspects of each breed; they also include brief histories and explain distinctions of equine color genetics, markings and patterns, and conformation. Complete, concise, and compact, this field guide is as handy as it is informative—the perfect companion for anyone considering horses.

Author : Linda Tellington-Jones
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570765698

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The Ultimate Horse Behavior and Training Book by Linda Tellington-Jones Pdf

Finally, a comprehensive collection of world-renowned equine expert Linda Tellington-Jones' healing equine bodywork and training exercises, for use both on the ground and in the saddle. In one fabulously illustrated book, those new to Linda's approach are provided with a clear, step-by-step introduction to the Tellington Method, while those familiar with her work finally have the ultimate go-to reference. The book is divided into three parts. Part One briefly explains the background of the Tellington Method and then discusses the reasons for unwanted behavior and poor attitude in horses. Part Two, arranged alphabetically, contains a compendium of 72 common behavioral, training and health issues, many of which horse people face on a daily basis. In this A to Z format, from Aggressive to Other Horses to Weaving, Linda discusses the possible reasons for these behaviors or problems and offers conventional methods of solving these challenges, as well as training solutions using the Tellington Method. Part Three presents—for the first time in one volume—the complete body of work that makes up the Tellington Method: the Tellington TTouches, Ground Exercises, and Ridden Work. At the end of this section, there is also a detailed case study, which includes 49 photographs showing every step along the way to successfully teaching your horse to load.

Author : Anna Jane White-Mullin
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570765636

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The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging by Anna Jane White-Mullin Pdf

The USEF and USPC have both listed The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging by Anna-Jane White-Mullin as recommended reading. Never before has such a complete text on the American hunt seat and equitation disciplines been compiled! Based on Anna Jane White-Mullin's now out-of-print bestseller Winning and chock full of gorgeous, full-color photographs taken at Beacon Hill Show Stables owned by Stacia Madden, The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging provides every aspiring equestrian the means for achieving greatness in the show ring. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of horsemanship—recently re-emphasized as compulsory by such luminaries of the sport as George Morris—and progressing through essential schooling exercises in the development of the hunter or equitation mount, as well as advanced concepts applicable to upper-level competition, Part One lays the amateur's riding and training foundation. You'll find: • Discussion of collection and lengthening—long, medium, and short frames • Flatwork for improving the basic gaits—cadence, pace, and transitions • Training and showing tips for USEF Tests 1-19—patterns and how to prepare for them • Introduction to hunter and equitation jump courses—basic, intermediate, and advanced As an added bonus, the education of the rider is made complete with the inclusion of White-Mullin's famous text on judging hunters and equitation. Offering a complete discussion of the USEF rules, requirements, and tests, the second part of the book explains what judges look for and the training methods necessary to achieve the desired results.

Author : Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-23
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1603425535

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Storey's Guide to Training Horses, 2nd Edition by Heather Smith Thomas Pdf

Safely and successfully train your own horse. Stressing the importance of understanding equine behavior, Storey’s Guide to Training Horses provides a series of progressive exercises that can easily be adjusted to suit your horse’s personality. Whether you’re raising an animal for farm work, competition, or show, you’ll learn everything you need to develop a well-trained and happy horse.

Author : Daniel Johnson
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-04
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0760336520

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4-H Guide to Digital Photography by Daniel Johnson Pdf

Suddenly, anyone with a cell phone is a photographer. This book takes the basics of digital photography and makes them the tools for creative, interesting, and artistic picture-taking. Illuminating the most popular of 4-H projects, Daniel Johnson instructs beginners in the basics of composition, lighting, and the use of flashes--among other fundamentals of capturing a picture that’s more than just “flash.” With step-by-step, illustrated directions, along with spectacular examples, this book is the perfect starting point for 4-H’rs taking up digital photography--and for anyone who wants to learn how to take superior digital pictures.

Author : Carolyn Henderson
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780760339404

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Your Horse by Carolyn Henderson Pdf

Here is the definitive illustrated horse guide. Packed with more than 450 color photographs, this guidebook shows you how to care for your horse. And all at an attractive price of $19.99. Plus, the hardcover PLC binding is made to be used out in your barn or stable. This is the one-stop book for all your equestrian needs: The 60,000 words of text and captions detail everything you will need to know for selecting, buying, owning, feeding, grooming, and caring for your horse—and more!

Author : Jaime Jackson
Publisher : STAR RIDGE PUB
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-18
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0965800784

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Paddock Paradise by Jaime Jackson Pdf

Paddock Paradise is a revolutionary model for safe, natural horse keeping, hoof care, and the healing and rehabilitation of lame horses. The premise of Paddock Paradise is to stimulate horses to behave and move naturally according to their instincts.

Author : Andrew McLean
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Horses
ISBN : 071531808X

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The Truth about Horses by Andrew McLean Pdf

This volume reveals how a horse's brain functions to show how training becomes incorporated into horse behaviour and why training failures occur. Most readers will already have the minimum equipment used to implement the effective training strategies, allowing them to get started straight away.

Author : Jessica Jahiel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000-06-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101198995

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Horseback Riding by Jessica Jahiel Pdf

Expert advice from an experienced equestrienne packs The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Horseback Riding. Learn simple strategies for mastering basic riding skills, essential information on caring for horses, the differences between Western and English riding styles, caring for the saddle, and much more! Rules of polo and polocrosse are also included.

Author : Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher : Storey Kids
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1580174671

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Storey's Guide to Training Horses by Heather Smith Thomas Pdf

Taking the reader step-by-step through the training process, the companion title to Storey's Guide to Raising Horses explains how to avoid common mistakes and how to ensure mutual respect and a productive working relationship with a horse. Simultaneous.

Author : United States. Federal Extension Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : 4-H clubs
ISBN : UFL:31262087208715

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4-H Horse Program by United States. Federal Extension Service Pdf

Author : Lynn H. Campion
Publisher : Lyons Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Cutting (Horsemanship)
ISBN : 1585741841

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Training and Showing the Cutting Horse by Lynn H. Campion Pdf

The cutting horse's instinct for isolating a single cow from the herd has become the basis for a major spectator sport in arenas all over the country. Drawing on her own competition experience and on discussions with leading trainers and riders, Campion imparts the knowledge that until now was passed on only by word of mouth. Photos and diagrams.