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	Think like a Pony Ref: B45 Think Like a Pony explains for the world from a pony's point of view. It tells you how the ponies think, why they act the way they do and what is important to them. It forms the basis for understanding how a pony can become safe to be with, safe to handle, safe to ride and a willing friend and partner in anything you do. Think Like a Pony is written for pony-mad children and their parents. By reading this book, they can learn together and enjoy the fascinating journey of understanding pony behaviour. Importantly, Think Like a Pony is the foundation for future books in this series. Through understanding the concepts explained in this book, children and parents will have the knowledge to start learning from the forthcoming three work books called Think Like a Pony On the Ground which cover handling skills, and Think Like a Pony In the Saddle, dealing with all aspects of riding. This book is suitable for children between 6 and 9 to read with a parent, or 9 to 12 to read on their own. The Author Lynn Henry is a gifted riding teacher and registered Equine Ethology instructor, living in West Yorkshire. A dedicated senior school teacher before leaving to bring up her family of three boys and a girl, Lynn has a lifelong passion for teaching and particularly the teaching of children. She has dedicated fourteen years to horse psychology, with particular emphasis on building a strong foundation on which to develop a better understanding, harmony and friendship between pony and pupil. Reviews "This book is a great way for pony-mad kids (and their parents) to learn to understand the way ponies think and why they behave as they do. The book has backing from top dressage rider Carl Hester, who stresses how important it is to know how to work with horses and ponies in a safe way." Horse and Pony Author: Lynn Henry Binding: Paperback Extent: 240 x 185 mm, 80 pages Illustrations: Colour drawings throughout ISBN: 9781905693092 Sub Heading: Foundation Book. Foreword by Carl Hester Price: £12.95 Price: £12.95
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	Sports Driving Ref: B39 The term 'Sports Driving' is relatively new in the field of equestrian sports. This book demystifies the 'myths' of competitive carriage driving. It contains advice on acquiring the right pony and equipment, schooling to achieve results and how to turn out yourself and your pony at a National Championship. The author details all three phases of competition with tips on achieving flow and bend in dressage, speed in the marathon and accuracy in cones. Sports Driving gives a complete picture of the sport from starting flags to finish. The Author Amanda Saville travels throughout the country with her 'Chariots of Fire Display Team' and in 1999 started the Chariots of Fire Driving Centre. In 2003, she set up the first carriage driving club dedicated to bringing children into the sport. She was National Indoor Champion 2004/05, Scottish Indoor Chmpion 2007, 2005/06 and 2004/05 and Indoor Pony Pairs Champion 2007. Author: Amanda Saville Binding: Hardback Extent: 246 x 189 mm, 192 pages Illustrations: Colour throughout ISBN: 9781905693016 Sub Heading: A Complete Guide to Horse Driving Trials Price: £18.95 Price: £18.95
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	Ride with your Mind Essentials Ref: B33 Whilst the horse world is rich in descriptions that tell us what horse and rider should look like, we lack good information about exactly 'how' to produce the desired results. Good horsemen ride well without knowing how they do it, and without understanding why you are not like them and cannot do it too. During twenty-three years of research it has been Mary Wanless's personal mission to expose the secrets of horsemanship, breaking down riding skills into 'bite-size chunks' and finding ways of describing them that work for average riders. The net result is that her acclaimed 'Ride With Your Mind' teaching methods can successfully turn average riders into talented ones. By using the learning strategies given here the rider will discover how to connect with the horse in a way that makes sense to him and enables him to carry himself well, in self-carriage. at the same time the techniques offer the rider security, stability and effectiveness in the saddle - often to a level beyond her wildest dreams. Reviews 'Interesting and enjoyable'. Horse & Rider Author: Mary Wanless Binding: Paperback Extent: 260 x 210mm, 144 pages Illustrations: Colour drawings ISBN: 1872119526 Sub Heading: Innovative learning strategies for basic riding skills Price: £16.95 Price: £16.95
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	Down to Earth Dressage Ref: B21 At last, a dressage book with a difference: how to train your horse and enjoy it! National Champion Carl Hester gives us a fresh slant on dressage training - the key words being enjoyment and fun. Inspired by their hugely successful articles in Horse & Rider magazine, Carl Hester and Bernadette Faurie have combined their talents to make dressage training accessible to everyone. They offer advice on training all types of horse and all levels of rider. They explain how to set about improving the horse's paces and suppleness, whilst keeping him happy and enthusiastic in his work. They describe how to ride dressage movements, from simple circles to flying changes, pointing out common mistakes and how to correct them. The pages are peppered with vital tips and step-by-step instructions, and there are over 100 specially shot colour photos of Carl schooling his horses at home, bringing on youngsters, and fine-tuning the more experienced superstars. This book is about every rider making the most of his or her own potential and, in the process, producing a horse that is more pleasing to ride and more athletic in its body. Author: Carl Hester & Bernadette Faurie Binding: Paperback Extent: 230 x 150mm, 112 pages Illustrations: Black & white photographs ISBN: 1872119204 Sub Heading: How to train your horse and enjoy it Price: £12.95
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	The Byerley Turk Ref: B11 The True Story of the First Thoroughbred This is the true story of the most remarkable horse in history. In 1678, a beautiful mahogany bay Karaman colt is foaled in a stable on a feudal landholding in the Balkans. Yet this is no ordinary colt: this is a colt with a destiny. He is destined to become the magnificent Byerley Turk, the first Foundation Sire of the thoroughbred line. From his early days the young horse is hard-schooled in the disciplines of war. In 1683, in diamond and ruby-studded harness in the ranks of the glittering Ottoman sipahi, he fights as a charger at the Siege of Vienna. Seized as an exotic prize from the Siege of Buda three years later, he is ridden across Europe to the Royal Barracks of King James II in Hounslow, England, where he is acquired in 1687 by Captain Robert Byerley. In 1690, as a charger in the ranks of King William's army, he faces sabre and cannon at the Battle of the Boyne, but not before romping past the winning post at Downroyal and snatching the King's Plate. After two years of bitter campaigning in Ireland he is shipped back to England, where his owner, now Colonel of his regiment, retires him to Goldsborough Hall in Yorkshire. Here the horse is put to Stud and begins a long well-earned retirement. He died at the age of 25 in 1703. No stone marks his grave. Until now his story has never been told. But on racecourses throughout the world today, his blood thunders on. Author: Jeremy James Published: September 2005 Format: 234 x 156 mm Binding: Hardback No. of pages: 368 13 black & white photographs 1 black & white painting Price: £20.00
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	Your Mare's First Foal Ref: B8 At last, a practical, jargon free advice for the first time breeder. Stud manager Jane Skepper, whose family has been breeding Thoroughbred and non-Thoroughbreds for three generations, has written this guide for the single mare owner breeding a foal for the first time. Easy to use and in note form, the book covers everything from conception to weaning. Jane provides all the answers to the questions that owners typically ask about their mare, pregnancy and foaling, including getting the mare in foal, scanning, vaccinations, nutrition, worming, foaling down, and coping with the newborn foal. In short, Jane tells you what to expect and what to look out for, giving you all the facts to help you understand and enjoy this exciting and rewarding time. Contents include: * Preparing the mare for stud * Understanding your mare's breeding cycle * Getting your mare in foal * Caring for your pregnant mare * Preparing to foal down * Foaling down * Monitoring the mare and foal * The first few days of mare and foal * Common problems with newborn foals * Your mare and foal until weaning Author: Jane Skepper Binding: Paperback Extent: 246 x 189mm, 128 pages Illustrations: Colour Price: £14.95
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