horsemanship

Illustrated with over a thousand photographs, this encyclopedia includes information on horse breeds, looking after horses, and the various types of sporting activities that can be enjoyed with horses.

"Provides comprehensive information on how horses provide help to people with injuries and illnesses through therapy"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides comprehensive information on the history of horse shows, types of shows, and how to get started"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the selection, housing, diet, handling, grooming, and health of a new horse"--Provided by publisher.

The Saddle Club tries to cope with the boredom caused by bad weather in January which prevents riding horses outdoors.

Mallory's parents agree to let her take professional riding lessons. She is so thrilled she can hardly concentrate. Then the lessons begin and Mallory discovers that dreaming about horses can be a lot more fun than actually riding them.

A young boy with a crippling disease learns, through a horseback riding program, to overcome his own anxieties and to help others in dealing with their own problems.

Describes the physical characteristics of the horse, how to choose and care for one, and techniques for the beginning rider such as mounting, trotting, and galloping.

Clinton Anderson presents practical solutions for a variety of problems people encounter when working with horses, with an overview of basic horse psychology that explains why horses behave the way they do and how that behavior can be used to train them.

A beginner's guide to dressage that provides expert advice on how to train a horse in dressage without expensive equipment.