Horsemanship Books and DVDs from the Best Horsemen

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Horsemanship at its Best	With this selection of horse books, DVDs and Videos we like to introduce you to what we consider the best horse books written and DVDs produced by the finest horsemen and women. We select books not about training and leadership by dominance and intimidation, but about communication with and understanding of the horse. Horsemanship that lets the horse "choose and accept" the leader.
NEW Hardcover Edition 186 pages 100 illustrations $24.95	Natural Horsemanship Explained - From Heart to Hands by Robert Miller, DVM The term "Natural Horsemanship" has taken on numerous meanings in recent years; some positive, some negative, and some just plain wrong. In this book, Dr. Miller provides a unique perspective to the movement that has fundamentally changed the way humans interact with horses around the world. Along the way, he exposes myths, explains truths, and clears up mounds of misinformation about equine behavior. Regardless of your experience or degree of horse knowledge, this book will enlighten you and foster your horsemanship skills. His latest book "Natural Horsemanship Explained" will convince even the most skeptical horseman of the indisputable value of the philosophy and practice. There is no one who can better make the case for strengthening the bond between us and our horses than the movement's veterinary guru, whom generations of trainers, commentators, owners and riders have come to respect and admire.
Hardcover Edition 354 pages $39.95 Paperback (2005) 354 pages $24.95 Find out more here	The Revolution in Horsemanship by Robert Miller DVM & Rick Lamb Order the Paperback edition here There has been a change in how we treat our horses: We no longer "break" them to harness or saddle; we "gentle" them, so they become our partners, their natural grace and athleticism restored and enhanced through humane and thoughtful methods. The authors describe how the horse's mind works, how horses learn and how the psychological training methods of great horsemen past and present allow the rest of us to achieve extraordinary results with not only our horses but with ourselves. 'The Revolution in Horsemanship' is one of the most important equestrian publishing events of this decade, and is already being hailed as a classic in the field.
DVD (2005) 70 minutes $39.95	Groundwork Starting Your Horse the Right Way Roeliff Annon shows how to get familiar with the horse and his mind, followed by groundwork to get the horse ready for training under saddle. His groundwork first establishes a level of confidence and comfort in the horse as well as respect for the handler and his space. The horse is then taught to move in and out of the handler's space, to independently move hind end and front legs. The horse learns many such basic exercises and execute them from the handlers body language signals without fear and relaxed. In many demonstrations Roeliff shows how well timed "release", a basic concept of fine horsemanship, allows the horse to learn easily and with confidence. At the same time, all ground exercises shown here are excellent training for and form the foundation for the future saddle training.
DVD (2005) 55 minutes $39.95	From Bozal to Bit Roberto Quijandria shows and explains all the precise and gentle steps needed to develop a sensitive and well performing saddle horse. For the aficionado of refined horsemanship, this DVD shows the well proven traditional horse training using the bozal to achieve the best possible riding horse in the curb bit. This DVD presents: - A discussion and presentation of different tack used in the training steps. From halter to bozal, four reins and bit. - Mounting and control of the "green" horse and first training exercises. Proper use and balance of the bozal and initial "doubling". - Beginning movements such as circling and moving the hindquarters. The importance of "release". Teaching to walk and turn. - Exceptional presentation of detail training steps to arrive at neck reining in the bozal. Keeping the horse relaxed in loose reins from walk to paso llano. Based on traditional Peruvian as well as modern horsemanship. - Training in 4-reins and transition to the finished horse in the bit.
Hardcover (2000) 7.5 x 10 in. 205 pages $29.95	Dancing with Horses by Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling A groundbreaking horse book and video on how to develop trust and harmony between horses and humans using an innovative visual language. Dominance without punishment, collection withour rein pressure - these apparent contradictions are explained as master horseman Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling teaches his fascinating method of training horses. He compares his work with horses to dancing, where two beings read one another’s body language to move together in harmony. He asserts that if effective communication is established, a horse will retain all of its natural grace and elegance when ridden. Hempfling’s methods are based on conventional classic horsemanship, yet are infused with refreshing holistic and spiritual principles all conveyed in an accessible text and over 400 color photos .
Paperbac(2005) 6 x 9 in. 264 pages $29.95	Naked Liberty - Horsemanship Beyond Whispering by Carolyn Resnick Carolyn Resnick's detailed account of how the behavior and pecking order of wild horses creates unity and well being to the horse community at large. This book goes beyond "horse whispering" and will inspire readers to seek a higher level of communication with their horses. A philosophical look at ethics and leadership communication as it relates to the society of humans.
Hardcover 7 x 10 in. 373 pages $39.99	The Classical Rider by Sylvia Loch An inspiring book from classical riding expert Sylvia Loch, recognized worldwide for her expertise in dressage and classical horsemanship. This book will encourage riders of all levels to achieve a more enlightened approach ro riding. " ...wonderful and well-told stories make the book great reading ...anyone who rides or loves horses will enjoy reading it, and everyone can learn from it ...