Beyond the Track

Beyond the Track
Author: Anna Morgan Ford
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Total Pages: 620
Release: 2016-11-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1570768366

Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their "great heart" and willingness to go the extra mile, off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partner in a host of disciplines: dressage, eventing, hunter/jumpers, trail riding—even barrel racing! Now discover all you need to know to find the right OTTB and give him the solid educational foundation he needs to excel in a new career, whether as a highly trained competitor, pleasure mount, or companion animal. * A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Buying and Reschooling Ex-Racehorses

Buying and Reschooling Ex-Racehorses
Author: Christopher Coldrey
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Dressage
ISBN: 9781861260888

Drawing on 2 case histories to illustrate the problems that can be encountered, the Coldreys show how to find and acquire an ex-racehorse. They then explain how to retrain the horse for its new life.

Turning for Home

Turning for Home
Author: Natalie Keller Reinert
Publisher: Natalie Keller Reinert
Total Pages: 939
Release:
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

★ Top 3 Finalist, 2015 Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award Every racehorse must one day retire from the track, and for Tiger, that day has arrived. Alex isn't ready for Tiger's racing days to end, but planning his next career is quickly becoming the least of her problems. An animal rights group is accusing her of involvement in a horse-abuse scandal, and with death threats arriving daily, Alexander fears for her safety. Suddenly Tiger's not the only one heading back to the farm -- Alex is stuck at home, too, with strict orders to stay away from the racetrack. Both horse and rider would rather be racing than hacking around the farm. A Thoroughbred makeover event seems like the perfect distraction, but as the activists ramp up their protests, Alex realizes she's competing for more than just a blue ribbon. She's fighting for her own reputation. This horse show could make -- or break -- her future in horse racing. Part of the Alex & Alexander Horse Racing Series, you can enjoy this book as a stand-alone novel or as part of the full series.

Modern Eventing with Phillip Dutton

Modern Eventing with Phillip Dutton
Author: Phillip Dutton
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1570766932

This fabulously illustrated book covers training, conditioning, and competing in all three phases of events: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. In addition, Dutton includes full chapters describing the special needs of the event horse, with tips and advice from the top experts who make up his internationally respected eventing team—his groom, his farrier, and his veterinarian. You'll find guidance in everything from daily maintenance to braiding and turnout, and from hoof care and studs to common health issues and "vet box" care of your horse during competitions. With tips for finding the right event prospect, whatever your level of experience, as well as Dutton's own schooling exercises, both on the flat and over fences, the book promises to give you the leg up you need for a safe and confident start in the sport.

Right from the Start

Right from the Start
Author: Michael Schaffer
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781570762086

A groundbreaking training book that will improve horse-and-rider partnerships everywhere.

The Horse Training Problem Solver

The Horse Training Problem Solver
Author: Jessica Jahiel
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2015-04-22
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1612122760

Training a horse can be a frustrating experience for rider and animal alike. From dealing with a horse that won’t listen to rectifying erratic behavior, this guide covers hundreds of common training challenges and offers proven solutions to your most pressing issues. Stressing effective communication, realistic goals, and the importance of an enjoyable atmosphere, Jessica Jahiel helps you get the most out of your training sessions by pinpointing what’s causing the problem and providing strategies to help both rider and horse stay engaged and focused.

My Little Ottb

My Little Ottb
Author: Lynn M. Mueller
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2013-01-25
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9781481834407

The story of an ex-racehorse's transition from the racetrack to a new career, the questions that surfaced, and the medical misadventures that ensued. An Off Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) owner chronicles the retraining and transitioning of her Thoroughbred's first year off the racetrack. Told in the form of a journal, readers experience the true story of both the struggles and triumphs of a young horse's retraining process. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated by the author to a Thoroughbred racehorse rescue.

The Complete Training of Horse and Rider

The Complete Training of Horse and Rider
Author: Alois Podhajsky
Publisher: Doubleday
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2013-06-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0307830543

For over a quarter of a century, Colonel Alois Podhajsky was the Director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, home of the famous white Lipizzaner stallions whose remarkable performances have thrilled audiences throughout the world. Now for the first time, Col. Podhajsky has set forth explicitly and in practical, instructive fashion the step-by-step methods of training both horse and rider that are used at the School and that are the applicable foundations of all good horsemanship, for their purpose is to develop the natural abilities of the horse and to make riding a graceful, pleasurable experience.