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Birds of Connecticut & Rhode Island Field Guide - Paperback

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by Stan Tekiela (Author)Identify Connecticut and Rhode Island birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Make bird-watching in Connecticut and Rhode Island even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This handy book features 128 species of Connecticut and Rhode Islan...

All Things Being Equal: The Genesis, Costs and Aftermath of the Uswnt's Equal Pay Battle - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Rich Nichols (Author), Sam Yip (With), Hope Solo (Foreword by)The story of Women's Soccer's fight for equal pay as chronicled by counsel and leader of the USWNT's Players Association. In All Things Being Equal, Rich Nichols--former counsel for Women's Soccer--teams up with USA Today HoopsHype's Sam Yip to detail what transpired during the players' fight for equal pay. Nichols argues that, when deep in the proverbial red zone, the team ultimately lacked the str...

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Report copyright infringementby Tony Gibson (Author)This book is a description of 99 (+/-) California surf spots based on my memories of them. It is part memoir, part descriptive listing of surf spots, part rambling musings. Perhaps in time as both humans and nature alter the coastline it will also become a historical document. The timeline spans roughly from 1977 to 1997. The distance spans over 700 miles from the Tijuana River at the Mexican border to the coastal redwoods of Humboldt County...

Never Burn Your Moving Boxes: A True Tale of a Real-Life Cowboy Wife - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jolyn Young (Author)A young woman's struggle with marriage and motherhood on some of the most remote ranches in the American West.Jolyn Young grew up in the "real" northern California--the forgotten area at the tip-top of the state with small towns, extreme poverty, and about 40 miles to the Oregonian mountains. In a childhood defined by a subdivision, she decided she wanted to be a cowboy, and two years out of college, she saw that dream through, taking a job ...

Wild Horses of Skydog: Blue Zeus and Families - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Clare Staples (Author), Jamie Baldanza (Photographer), Steve Rymers (Photographer)A searingly beautiful tribute to wild Mustang family groups thathave been reunited after suffering roundup and separation in the American West. SkydogRanch and Sanctuary covers over 9,000 acres in Malibu, California, and Bend, Oregon, where wild horse advocates are workingtirelessly to save captured Mustangs and return them to freedom. To dateSkydog has rescued over 300 wild horse...

Life as a Dressage Trainer in Three Countries: A Journey Made Possible by a Love for the Horse - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Gunnar Ostergaard (Author)A delightfully entertaining journey following the lifelong development of a devoted horseman, and the opportunities and challenges native to such a pursuit in different parts of the world.It was at the age of thirteen that Gunnar Ostergaard wrote in his journal, "Is there anything more beautiful than horses?" The rhetorical question would come to guide his every step as he sought a way to build a life around that which he loved most. W...

Rainy Day Horsemanship: 50 Exercises to Do with Your Horse When You Can't Ride - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Vanessa Bee (Author)Clever ways to improve your horse's performance when groundwork is all you can do.There are dozens of reasons you might not be able to ride your horse. Weather can have an impact on your riding and training choices, sometimes keeping you out of the saddle, as can an injury to you or your horse, or changes in lifestyle or horsemanship goals. But time not riding does not need to be time wasted, explains trainer and popular instructor Vanessa B...

Relaxation Exercises for Riding Horses: A Guide to Soft, Supple, and Light - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Guillaume Henry (Author)A clearly illustrated guide to the best exercises for suppling the horse's body and relaxing the horse's mind.The goal of a relaxed and willing horse crosses disciplines. Whether striving toward competitive goals in the show ring, working long hours on the ranch, or simply enjoying a leisurely trail ride, a horse that is supple in body, relaxed in mind, and light in the hand will be better able to perform, and stay sound and healthy whil...

The Ultimate Guide for Horses in Need: Care, Training, and Rehabilitation for Rescues, Adoptions, and Horses in Transition - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Stacie G. Boswell (Author)A resource of astounding scope illustrating recommended management and retraining practices for horses and donkeys that have been ignored, neglected, abused, or starved. Whether given a second chance through purchase, adoption, or rescue, the horse in the "wrong" situation should have a chance to find his way to the "right one." Veterinarian Dr. Stacie Boswell's goal is to restore health and comfort to every horse in transition, and to...

The Horse Is My Teacher: Lessons from the Ranch: Training, Riding, Luck, and Love - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Van Hargis (Author)Stories from a rural working life that teach us how to be better horsemen--and better people.Van Hargis grew up in the saddle on an East Texas ranch, training his first horse at age 12 and eventually making a living starting cutting and reining colts, many of which would leave his hands to become champions. Naturally outgoing (labeled a "talker" by teachers in grade school), Hargis shared stories and lessons from his work with horses early on...

The Modern Horseman's Countdown to Broke-New Edition: Real Do-It-Yourself Horse Training in 33 Comprehensive Lessons - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Sean Patrick (Author), Charles Hilton (Photographer)The ultimate guide to the "complete" riding horse--whether aperformance, working, or "just for fun" prospect. Professional horseman Sean Patrick's now legendary Countdown isthe most clear, thorough, "doable" system of horse training available. Quitesimply, you begin at Lesson Number 33 and count your way down through the basicexercises--the "primary education"--every horse needs. And when you get to Lesson1, y...

The Training Spiral: Traditional Methods Reimagined for the 21st-Century Horse and Rider - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Sue Grice (Author)Engaging new ways to understand and implement time-proven systemsof horse training. The "Scales of Training," "Training Scale," and "Training Pyramid"are familiar terms to riders. Around the globe and across disciplines, equestrians hear reference to them or study them as a part of their equestrianeducation. Dressage rider and trainer Sue Grice grew up with these concepts, too, and like many, found them to be not only fairly boring, but also ...

The Sport Horse Problem Solver: What Works, What Doesn't, and How to Make It All Better - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Smiley (Author)A simple system for figuring out and fixing what's wrong with a horse's performance.Former international event rider Eric Smiley has brought along his own top-level horses for decades. Now he taps his immense knowledge to help riders whose horses may not have had "the right start." Every horse comes with his own "baggage"--behavior or training issues, minor or significant, that may be difficult to pinpoint or resolve. In these pages, Smiley ...

Arena Tracks: The Rider, Trainer, and Instructor's Reference for Dressage, Jumping, and Cavalletti Exercises - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Christian Baier (Author), Ulf Wadeborn (Foreword by)The only complete reference explaining classical arena tracks andhow to use them. Rider and trainer Christian Baier has been educated in horses andequitation all over the world. In his work to develop an international riderand trainer education and certification system, he realized the equestrianlexicon lacked a practical reference that brought all the classical "arenatracks"--patterns and figures used in tra...

Riders of a Certain Age: Your Go-To Guide for Loving Horses Mid-Life and Beyond - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Fran Severn (Author)A delightfully honest look at the realities of starting out with horses...when you're getting older.Are you a woman at midlife or beyond? Have you just discovered you have a passion for horses? Or maybe you've now found time for them after years devoted to a job and family? Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest growing segment of the equestrian world, with those age 65 and above seeing the biggest jump--so you are far f...

Never Trust a Sneaky Pony: And Other Things They Didn't Teach Me in Vet School - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Madison Seamans (Author)JamesHerriot meets Jeff Foxworthy in the real-life adventures of a traveling horsedoctor. Climb into the truck alongside large animal vet Dr. Madison Seamans and race tothe aid of horses with wounds, stomach aches, allergies, and bizarrebehaviors, as well as those in severe physical distress. Quite byaccident, you'll find yourself familiar with and understanding commonequine medical problems and how they are diagnosed and treated, all wh...

Stretch Exercises for Horses: Build and Preserve Mobility, Strength and Suppleness - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Jean-Michel Boudard (Author)A highly illustrated guide to the most effective and beneficial stretches for horses.Stretching is a necessary part of any athlete's exercise and maintenance routine. Long recognized to promote flexibility and prevent injury in humans, stretching can bring the same benefits to horses when made part of their daily care. This illustrated handbook makes it easy for riders and owners to include simple exercises that improve performance a...

Grid Pro Quo: 52 Powerful Gymnastic Exercises from the World's Top Riders That You Can Do at Home - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret Rizzo McKelvy (Author)Favorite lessons from the pros to improve your horse's adjustability, connection, and performance over fences. This modern-day quick reference to more than 50 grids and jumping exercises brings the best of top international training and instruction into your home ring. Build your skillset and your horse's confidence and conditioning with a fantastic selection of lessons you can use to: Diversify your training routine. Sharpen you...

The Athletic Equestrian: Over 40 Exercises for Good Hands, Power Legs, and Superior Seat Awareness - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Sally Batton (Author), Christina Keim (Author)A proven rider training system to sharpen position and vastly improve skill in the saddle. Whether competing in the show ring or riding at home on the trail, every rider wants to be more secure and balanced in the saddle and effective with their aids. This innovative guide uses highly effective exercises to develop your athleticism on horseback so you can say goodbye to common rider problems, such as: Swinging lowe...

Judging Hunters and Hunter Seat Equitation - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Jane White-Mullin (Author)Your key to success in the hunter and equitation ring, from one of the sport's classic judges and competitors, completely revised for today's rider.Revised and updated with the most current USEF rules and tests, Judging Hunters and Hunter Seat Equitation is the world's favorite book on how to judge hunter show competitions, and understand exactly how they are judged. This must-have resource gives anyone competing in or judging hun...

Life with Horses Is Never Orderly: Cartoons for Riders Who Are in on the Joke - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Morgane Schmidt (Author)A hilarious comic treasury from the popular online equestrian series "The Idea of Order." If there is one thing that equestrians have learned to do over time, it is laugh at themselves. The horse world is a crazy, wonderful, ridiculous, awful, beautiful place, and horse people know it. We spend an inordinate amount of money on insanely fragile animals with a well-recognized ability to get hurt just enough to be out of work most of the t...

Begin and Begin Again: The Bright Optimism of Reinventing Life with Horses - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Denny Emerson (Author)An exciting follow-up from the bestselling author of How Good Riders Get Good and Know Better to Do Better.We all start somewhere with horses. As a toddler on a pony. As a teenager with friends who ride. As an adult who always loved horses, but life just got in the way...until now.Some of us start over. We sell our horses to go to school, to have careers or babies (or both). We decide to quit dressage and start reining. We fall off...and g...

Bolder Braver Brighter: The Rider's Guide to Living Your Best Life on Horseback - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Stewart (Author)Exciting ideas for achieving riding and training goals from the master of mental training for the equestrian athlete. Coach Daniel Stewart, author of the hit mind-and-body equestrian workout Fit and Focused in 52, is back with new plans to power you up, bolster your confidence, and supply you with the mental tools you need to be all you can be, in and out of the saddle. With Coach Stewart's infectious optimism and indomitable sense of fu...

Yoga for Riders: Principles and Postures to Improve Your Horsemanship - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Cathy Woods (Author)A highly illustrated guide to simple exercises that help equestrians become more aware and conscious while improving strength, flexibility, and balance. Yoga teacher and horsewoman Cathy Woods explains how the meditative, mindful breathwork and lifestyle aspects of yoga traditions, as well as the postures, can be profoundly helpful in our interactions with horses. Over the course of her 30-year career, Woods has created teachings that are ...

The Horse Cure: True Stories: Remarkable Horses Bringing Miraculous Change to Humankind - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Michelle Holling-Brooks (Author), Ann-Janine Morey (Photographer)Astounding true stories of how working with horses helped survivors of trauma, abuse, and depression overcome extraordinary challenges. Survivors of trauma, loss, illness, abuse, stress, and depression can face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But today, a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that horses play a crucial role in therapy for those struggling with significant psychological ...

Fergus and the Night Before Christmas - Hardcover

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Report copyright infringementby Jean Abernethy (Author)Fergus, the world's most popular cartoon horse, shares an epic holiday adventure inspired by the classic tale 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With colorful, light-hearted comedy on every page, Fergus and his motley group of equine teammates bravely take to the skies to give St. Nick the sleigh ride of his life. Can Santa manage his ungainly hitch and deliver the perfect gift on the most magical night of the year? Fasten your seatbelt! R...

Training and Riding with Cones and Poles: Over 35 Engaging Exercises to Improve Your Horse's Focus and Response to the Aids, While Sharpening Your Tim - Spiral

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Report copyright infringementby Sigrid Schöpe (Author)Training your horse to concentrate on a lesson, bend his body from nose to tail, and pay attention to where he places his feet--whatever your discipline or level of expertise, these are necessary foundation skills. Here you will find an incredibly handy guide to introducing and solidifying these concepts, as well as many others, with exercises using two very basic training tools: traffic cones and ground poles. Incorporating cones and pole...

For the Love of the Horse: Looking Back, Looking Forward - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Rashid (Author), Stephen Peters (Foreword by)A favorite storyteller sheds new light on the never-ending process of becoming better for the horse.Over 30 years ago, renowned horseman and popular storyteller Mark Rashid's first book, Considering the Horse, was published. In it he shared his experiences with horses and people, subtly delivering practical lessons in horsemanship and life in a conversational style that resonated with audiences around the world...

Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse: Riding Through the Levels on the Peculiar, Opinionated, Complicated Mounts We All Love - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Janet Foy (Author), Nancy Jones (With)Janet Foy's expertise, fundamental solutions, good stories, andgood humor are destined to bring out the best in dressage riders and their"not-so-perfect" horses everywhere. Thousands of riders pursue the sport of dressage across the globe, and the majority do so on a budget and with the horse they already have, orquite simply, the one they can afford. This means riders daily face thechallenge of mastering one of the world's...

Pole Work for Dressage Riders: Building Concentration, Coordination, and Strength in the Horse - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Katrin Ann Querbach (Author)Over 50 fun and easy-to-follow exercises using groundpoles to improve the horse's musculature and way of going. While working with ground poles is not new to most riders, incorporatingthem in training with creativity and regularity may require a littleinspiration and guidance. Enter Ann Katrin Querbach and her positive andpersuasive ideas for developing the horse's body and movement in healthy andcorrect ways over poles. With progres...

Winning with Horses: How One of the Best Polo Players of All Time and a Sport Horse Veterinarian Balance Human Goals with Equine Needs - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Shelley Onderdonk (Author), Adam Snow (Author)A compelling look at a lifetime of success competing withhorses, and what it takes to make sure it is the horse that always wins. Is it possible to be simultaneously passionate about winning in an equestrian sport and about the welfare of horses?Professional polo player Adam Snow and sport horseveterinarian Shelley Onderdonk answer this undeniably twenty-first-centuryquestion with a resounding, "Yes!" They have spen...

Riding Out: Strategies for Training Outside the Arena to Improve Horse Health and Performance - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Ingrid Klimke (Author)A decorated Olympian shares her tips for incorporating training outside the arena and on the trail for happier, healthier equine athletes.Gold medalist Ingrid Klimke has long encouraged competitive equestrians to spend time riding outside the arena or typical fenced or covered training area. Klimke learned to love trail riding and working outside the ring from her father, the admired dressage master Reiner Klimke, who insisted it be a regu...