Books about Horses

Calf Roping by Roy Cooper $19.95- Instock A Western Horseman Book This is the man to beat in competition calf roping. Roy Cooper has been a phenomenon in rodeo since 1976, when he won Rookie of the Year honors for his first season in the PRCA, and earned the calf roping world championship as well. He was the big winner in the event again in 1977 and 1978, and then was world champion calf roper in 1980, '81, '82, and '83. And in 1984 he not only reigned as calf roping champion, but as all-around and steer roping champion as well as the first man in 25 years to win three titles in a single season. He is a four-time average winner in calf roping at the National Finals Rodeo, and won the $50,000 bonus in calf roping at the 1982 and 1996 Calgary Stampede. Roy is an honoree in the PRCA's Prorodeo Hall of Fame. The book includes Equipment Throwing the rope Flanking, legging, and tying The rope horse - horse training Problems Rodeoing and winning Calf roping rules and terminology 144 pages, 280 photos
Cutting by Leon Harrel $19.95- Instock A Western Horseman Book Leon became a full-time cutting horse trainer and contestant in 1968, and since that time has established himself as one of the most successful trainers and winners in the history of the sport. He is an integral part of the National Cutting Horse Association, and has a keen interest in helping others learn how to ride and train their own cutting horses. Leon has won virtually every top cutting competition there is to win, and two of the horses he has ridden to victory were subsequently inducted into the NCHA Hall of Fame. He won the NCHA world championship in 1978, and has won consistently at the prestigious NCHA Futurity ever since 1971, including two first-place wins, the most recent of which was in 1987. He served as an executive member of the NCHA from 1974 through '81, served as NCHA president in 1982, and is now a lifetime director and vice-president. Today he maintains an impressive training stable and specializes in training young horses. The book includes How to get started Equipment How to ride Judging and scoring Showing and winning Training Terminology 144 pages, 200 photos
Packin' In On Mules and Horses Smoke Elser and Bill Brown $18.00- Instock (Staff Review - Very Good and interesting reading too!) FOR THOSE WHO YEARN to pack in the wilderness country of the West, either on their own mules and horses or those of a professional packer, here is a book that takes the mystery out of back country packstring travel. By teaching you the tricks of the trade, professional outfitter Smoke Elser shows how your trip will be easier and more enjoyable by knowing more about the animals used and why and how they carry their loads as they do. Whether you're an expert or a dude, Smoke's packing system will get you into and out of the back country safely and efficiently. Best of all, you will start to become self-sufficient and resourceful, important aspects of any wilderness travel. The book is laced with instructional photographs and sketches, presented in an open, attractive format.
Getting Your First Horse $19.95 Buying your first horse is an exciting, but often daunting experience. make the best possible decisions with the expert guidance in Getting Your First Horse. You'll find answers to all your questions as author Judith Dutson takes you step-by-step through the buying or leasing process, including: What you need to know before you buy What to look for in a horse The characteristics of different horse breeds What your horse will need for housing, feed, and exercise How to be safe around your horse How to keep your horse healthy
Taking Up Riding as an Adult $19.95 - Instock Make smart choices, save time and money, and fulfill your dream of learning to ride with this practical guide for the beginning adult rider. You'll find everything you need to know to fully enjoy the riding experience including how to: Locate a high-quality lesson barn and instructor Ride safely and prevent injury Make informed decisions about purchasing tack and equipment Understand proper horse handling and health care Organize events and build a riding community
Horses For Dummies by Audrey Pavia - Former Editor of Horse Illustrated $19.99 This friendly guide gives you the information you need to become a knowledgeable horse owner and an equestrian - from buying, boarding, feeding, and grooming to training, riding, competing, and more. Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Determine if you have what it takes to commit to horse ownership Care for your four-legged friend from grooming and feeding to boarding and handling Recognize common horse ailments, and know when to call the vet Buy equipment and accessories you'll need - bridles, brushes, saddles, and bits Have fun in the saddle, from riding basics to parades and drill teams Understand the joys of competition - jumping, dressage, Western, polo, and more Discover the ten best horseback vacations
Feeding Horses and Ponies Overcoming Common Feeding Problems $19.95- Instock A must for anyone involved in the care and health of horses and ponies. Clear straightforward advice on every aspect of feeding horses and ponies for different requirements, with an informative problem-solving section which highlights a wide range of feeding difficulties.
UNDERSTANDING EQUINE NUTRITION YOUR GUIDE TO HORSE HEALTH CARE AND MANAGEMENT $14.95- Instock What are the nutritional needs of your horse? Chances are, you might not know - or know enough. Misconceptions abound about what horses actually require to remain healthy and perform their designated jobs. Does your horse require a high-fat diet? Does he need supplements? Or will hay or pasture grass suffice? Understanding Equine Nutrition helps you make educated decisions about your horse's diet. This essential guide helps you sort out the ingredients and decide on a plan and a menu that supplies all the nutrients your horse needs. Whether you have a growing yearling, a high-performance athlete, a weekend pleasure mount, or an in-foal mare, there are common-sense solutions which also will get you the best value for your feed dollar. Author Karen Briggs is an equine nutritionist who has written extensively on this topic. In Understanding Equine Nutrition, she takes you through all the food groups in an informative, easy-to-understand manner.
STABLEKEEPING $19.95- Instock A Complete Stablekeeping Reference. Happy trails begin at home. From design to management to maintenance, good stablekeeping minimizes repairs, reduces feed and veterinary bills, helps to ensure that horses are safe and content, and provides a pleasant workplace. Learn how to keep a barn running as smoothly as possible from expert Cherry Hill. This complete visual guide includes: • Barn design and features • Stall management • Utilities • Pen maintenance • Feed and water practices • Emergency action plan
Imprint Training of the Newborn Foal by Robert M. Miller D.V.M. A Western Horseman Book A book about the swift, effective method for permanently shaping a horse's lifetime behavior. This book includes: What is Imprinting Bonding, Habituation, Sensitization, and Dominance The Mare Immediate postpartum procedure Teaching the foal to tie and halter training Teaching performance basics Preventing problems Mules Effects of imprint training on mares 144 pages, 250 photos Video of Imprint training by Robert M. Miller D.V.M also available here.
FROM FOAL to FULLGROWN $19.95-Instock (*Staff Review - Excellent detailed information from breeding to foaling, weaning, and on to two and three year old handling*) The list of contents: 1 Selecting Brood Mare and Stallion 2 The Mare at Stud 3 The Gestation Period 4 Foaling Down 5 The Orphan Foal and Fostering 6 Management of Mare and Foal after Birth 7 The Weaned Foal 8 Youngsters: the First and Second Years 9 The Three-Year-Old
Starting Colts by Mike Kevil A Western Horseman Book 168 pages 400 photos. Step by step process of starting colts Anyone who reads this book and Teams to utilize the material will benefit tremendously. Mike Kevil is one of the few horsemen who can get the job done on horseback and relate to people in understandable terms. -Al Dunning, Scottsdale, Arizona Mike Kevil is one of the best young horsemen that I have ever known. He is equally as good with people as he is with horses. The communication between himself and people,and between himself and horses, is a very rare talent. - Gene LaCroix, La Grange, Kentucky I've been breaking, training, and showing horses for almost more years than I care to remember. Throughout my career, I've met many horsemen, but very few of them have had the skill that Mike Kevil does for starting young horses properly. In my opinion, he is one of the very best. No matter what a colt will eventually be used for-pleasure, reining, cutting, roping, ranch work, whatever-he's got to have a good foundation. Mike's terrific at doing this. He has broke a number of cutting horse prospects for me, and when he turned them over to me, they were always quiet, safe, light in the bridle, handled well, and were ready to go on with. Whether someone plans to break 1 colt or 100, he will benefit from reading how Mike starts his colts. -Don Dodge, Paso Robles, California
Trailering Your Horse A Complete Trailering Reference $19.95- Instock From selecting the right equipment to training to traveling. "You can lead a horse to water, but can you lead him onto a trailer for the first time?" Trailering Your Horse, illustrated with hundreds of photographs and drawings, takes the guesswork out of this essential equestrian skill. Here is everything a horse owner needs to know about selecting, maintaining, and operating trailers, and transporting horses. From techniques for determining a trailer's tongue weight to exercises that take horses through simulated loading to horse care en route, Hill explains it all and gives readers a reference they will rely on for a lifetime.
UNDERSTANDING THE OLDER HORSE YOUR GUIDE TO HORSE HEALTH CARE AND MANAGEMENT $14.95 Older horses are like part of the family. Many owners still take care of the horses and ponies they had when they were younger. And these horses don't ask for much - just a place to live, food to eat, and a little love and attention. But owners can do more for their older equine friends. The aging process in horses, like in humans, affects all of the body's tissues, organs, and systems. But when kept in good health, many older horses are sound enough to be ridden well into their 20s, and for some, even into their 30s. Until now, practical information to help in caring for older horses has been difficult to find. Understanding the Older Horse provides owners with the guidelines necessary to give their equine senior citizens the best care possible. Written by Dr. Robert E. Holland, who drew upon his veterinary work as well as his childhood experiences caring for an older horse, Understanding the Cider Horse emphasizes the importance of developing a complete and consistent wellness management program to fit each horse's needs.
UNDERSTANDING BREEDING MANAGEMENT YOUR GUIDE TO HORSE HEALTH CARE AND MANAGEMENT $14.95 "Breeding some mares sometimes can feel like trying to pound the proverbial square peg into a round hole. When something seems harder than it should be, there is usually a reason. This is an obvious red flag that a closer look at the mare's reproductive tract, the stallion, and/or the management is probably in order." So writes Christine M. Schweizer, DVM, in her new book, Understanding Breeding Management. This authoritative yet straightforward guide discusses the preparations required - and the challenges - of getting mares pregnant. Schweizer covers such topics as the mare's anatomy, the reproductive system, and the importance of teasing and veterinary monitoring. The Cornell University instructor also examines the different breeding methods, including artificial insemination. Schweizer discusses ways to optimize the chances of conception through various management techniques and how to deal with infertility. Anyone who owns a mare will benefit from this important book, a companion to Schweizer's earlier work, Understanding the Broodmare.
UNDERSTANDING THE STALLION YOUR GUIDE TO HORSE HEALTH CARE AND MANAGEMENT $14.95 The economic health of many farms is directly related to the heath and well-being of their stallions. Keeping a stallion in good condition both during and offer the breeding season should be a priority. But while many volumes of information exist on broodmare management, knowledge of stallion management lags behind. With Understanding the Stallion, the horse owner is provided with a complete overview of reproduction in the stallion. This book examines the stallion's anatomy and physiology in detail as well as training the stallion to breed and proper management. Understanding the Stallion also addresses factors that could affect a stallion's reproductive performance and answers some commonly asked questions about stallion management. Written by leading stallion authority E. L. Squires, Ph.D., supervisor of the Equine Reproductive Laboratory at Colorado State University, Understanding the Stallion is an invaluable and practical guide for both stallion owners and managers and persons considering purchasing their first stallion.