Riding, Showjumping & Horsemanship

First full translation of an important treatise on chivalric horsemanship. Written around 1430, Duarte of Portugal's remarkable treatise on chival...

For just about everything we do with horses—from trail riding to top level competition—a healthy state of fitness is key to both performance and lo...

Over the past few decades, an evolution in how we go about training horses has encouraged horse owners to spend more time handling their horses on ...

"In my eyes," says former French international dressage competitor Alizee Froment, "dressage is the journey to perfect communication and absolute h...

The art of long-reining (long-lining)—directing the horse from the ground with two extended reins to reach the trainer's hands—is incredibly benefi...

Anneli Drummond-Hay’s autobiography is a fascinating insight into the making of an equestrian champion through her struggle for survival. It is a ...

Many riders and horse owners are looking for a kinder, more ethical way of interacting with their horses, to fulfil the requirements of the modern ...

Many riders and horse owners are looking for a kinder, more ethical way of interacting with their horses, to fulfil the requirements of the modern ...

From guiding the showjumping horse through flatwork and the initial stages of training, to the collecting ring and competitions, 100 Exercises for ...

In this fresh look at the fundamental skills needed when training and riding a horse, career educator and lifelong horsewoman Anne Buchanan provide...

When horsewoman and certified personal trainer Joyce Kramer discovered that the riders most committed to fitness were not reaping the benefits of t...

The idea when working with horses is we can develop our feel and timing “within the comfort zone of the horse.” Allowing the horse the freedom of c...

The artist Norman Thelwell (1923–2004) was famous for his much-loved cartoons depicting stubborn, plump ponies and their determined young riders. I...

If horseback riders could do one thing that would save them money, ensure their horse's health and performance, and help them ride better (and feel...

As times have changed, so has our understanding of the social, psychological, and physical needs of the animals in our care. As open spaces shrink,...

One of the secrets to keeping horses sound, reducing injuries, and enabling them to reach peak performance, whatever their discipline, is careful c...

Over 30 years ago, renowned horseman and popular storyteller Mark Rashid's first book, Considering the Horse, was published. In it he shared his ex...

With the popularity of the cob rising year by year, it's time to extol the virtues of this humble hero of the horse world. Cobs Can! is an instruct...

World-renowned equine expert Linda Tellington-Jones' healing equine bodywork and innovative training methods have revolutionised the horse training...

In this new book, Susanne von Dietze, author of the bestselling book and DVD Balance in Movement, explains how to dynamically stabilize your back s...

In this completely revised, enlarged and updated edition of Sallie Walrond's classic work, a new series of step-by-step colour photographs, taken e...

This is an invaluable guide to every aspect of horsemanship, from the diverse and specialist equipment for both horse and rider to learning to ride...

A rollicking comic treasury, starring the world's most famous cartoon horse. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on Facebook and a surging p...

This book discusses ground-pole training for all disciplines and shows how you can make the most of precious schooling time. It provides quick and ...

Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook, by Johnny Molloy, is the only comprehensive guide to the magnificent Land Between The Lakes National Recre...

In this book, you will find exercises for all levels of horse and rider, from novice level to advanced, in both dressage and jumping, including the...

Susanna Forrest grew up in the 1980s near Norwich and, like many a girl, she yearned for a pony. She never did get one of her own, but this didn't ...

Extremely funny yet also powerfully emotional. Join Grace as she steps into an unexpected journey in which the horse shines a light on unresolved ...