Books and DVDs

When you were a little girl, did you dream of horses, choosing Breyers over Barbies-plastic horses over plastic dolls?

For the past several decades, has your life been more about taking care of others than taking care of yourself while your dreams have gathered dust on long forgotten shelves?

Are you at that point in life when you've begun to wonder whether you'll ever find the courage to do all the things you wanted to do someday?

Offering horses as both metaphor and solution to the natural malaise that often rears its head just about the time we blow out that "midlife" birthday candle, this is the book that will help you ask (and answer), "What about my dreams?" and "Is it my turn yet?" and "If not now, when?" and best of all, "If now, how?"

Melinda Folse speaks to those women whose hearts yearn for reconnection at a time when life seems to have run its own course and childhood dreams of playing with horses are only a vague memory. She not only helps you rekindle the possibility of bringing a little equine energy into your life, she also takes you on a gentle journey of small steps to help your childhood passion become a reality.

Elizabeth Letts' "The Eighty-Dollar Champion" reveals the dramatic and inspiring rise to stardom of Snowman, a horse destined for slaughter, and Dutch immigrant Harry de Leyer who saved him from this sad fate. Against odds and some of the most expensive Thoroughbreds alive, Snowman and Harry reached the top of the sport of show jumping.

TRAINING THE MODERN JUMPER

Tug Of War: Why Classical Training Works and How Incorrect "Modern" Riding Negatively Affects Horses' Health by Dr. Heuschmann presents a thought-provoking exploration of both classical and modern training methods. Includes the topic of hyperflexion (Rollkur).

While crowds flock to show jumping events around the world, marveling at the magnificence of the champion horses that compete at the Grand Prix level, few are aware of the passionate and intense relationship between rider and horse required to make it to the jump-off. Unbridled Passion - Show Jumpings Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing 2011), provides an intimate look inside the Olympic sport of show jumping and the superstar pairings that define excellence at the elite level. Each chapter is an up close and personal conversation between author, Jeff Papows, and one of the best contemporary riders in North America.

27 simple body checkups you can do on your horse. A do-it-yourself method of determining WHEN and WHERE your horse hurts.

Laminated books formatted for callers as well as riders. A compact 3 1/2" x 5 1/4" booklet with arena diagrams.

Whinny Widgets® Eventing Test Books are formatted for callers and riders in an easy-to-read print size. Fits into your pocket for on-the-go use. Contains all current tests (2010-2014) for each level plus directional arena diagrams.

Whinny Widgets® Instructor's Eventing Test Book is laminated for durability and formatted in easy-to-read print. It contains Beginner Novice through Advanced Level tests and has a laminated pocket at the back to hold notes and other tests. Lower level tests include directional arena diagrams for each movement.

WHY HORSES DO THAT