Books and DVDs

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

Anne Kursinski's Riding & Jumping Clinic gives you a step-by-step course for Winning in the Hunter and Jumper Rings. 319 page paperback book featuring Olympian Anne Kursinki guiding you through your jumper through basic flat work, basic jumping exercises, advanced flat work and advanced jumping.

Kerry Thomas and Calvin Carter's "Horse Profiling: The Secret to Motivating Equine Athletes" teaches riders about horses' emotional makeup, behavioral genetics and herd dynamics. This horse-training book also discusses how these factors can be used to choose training methods, improve riding performance and develop competitive strategies.

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event 2012 DVD. Gives you highlights of the elegant dressage competition, the athleticism of the cross-country course and the exciting finish of the Jumping Test.

Written by Isabell Werth, an Olympian and multi-time German, European and World Champion. A sourcebook for dressage including how movement should look, common mistakes and how to avoid them. A meaningful gift for dressage riders.

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