An engaging book for horse people of all disciplines and experience levels.  You will learn how to earn your horse's trust and cooperation using methods that are gentle, effective, and make intuitive sense to horses.   Horses want to feel safe.  When you meet a horse's need for security, it is easier than you think to create a trusting bond and build his confidence.  This is the foundation of a reliable partnership.  Certified riding instructor Lynn Acton demonstrates practical handling, riding, and training skills using color photos and step-by-step instructions. For less than half the cost of a single lesson, these are some of the many things you will learn how to do: Start earning a horse's trust the moment you meet him. Catch an "uncatchable" horse by showing him he will be safe with you. Understand what your horse's body language is telling you. Use your body language in ways that horses can easily understand. Respond constructively to your horse's emotions. Turn pressure into clear communication instead of a source of stress. Engage your horses' innate intelligence. Encourage your horse to seek your guidance when he is anxious. Build your horse's confidence by encouraging curiosity (Investigative Behavior). Improve your horse's reliability with positive experiences. Identify underlying causes of unwanted horse behavior to resolve issues quickly. Discourage unwanted behavior without punishment. Recognize unwanted behavior that is a sign your horse is thinking like a partner. These skills significantly improve your connections with horses, reduce horses' stress and anxiety, and make training more efficient. Lynn refers to this type of horsemanship as Protector Leadership because you are your horse's Protector.  This leadership approach has been used successfully for centuries by people of all backgrounds and skill levels, with horses at all levels of training. Lynn combines extensive horse experience and an academic background in social dynamics with in-depth research.  She interprets and cites the scientific findings that explain why Protector Leadership works and offers valuable insights into equine psychology while exposing myths that are sources of problems.  Each chapter ends with a list of "Things to Try": fun and easy-to-implement exercises that help you engage your horse as a thinking partner. The narrative also follows Lynn's progress with her own horses, including mistakes and hindsight, and especially the transformation of the book's "cover girl" Brandy from dangerous to trusting, confident, and reliable.  Clear, detailed photos show the subtle body language of horses and people, and illustrate dynamics that make a real difference in our relationships, communication, and training.  Join the growing number of readers who are enjoying dramatic improvements in their interactions with their horses! Read more

An eye-opening game-changer of a book that sheds new light on how horses learn, think, perceive, and perform, and explains how to work with the horse’s brain instead of against it. In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles.Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we understand the function of both, we can learn to communicate with horses on their terms instead of ours. By meeting horses halfway, we achieve many goals. We improve performance.We save valuable training time.We develop much deeper bonds with our horses.We handle them with insight and kindness instead of force or command.We comprehend their misbehavior in ways that allow solutions.We reduce the human mistakes we often make while working with them. Instead of working against the horse’s brain, expecting him to function in unnatural and counterproductive ways, this book provides the information needed to ride with the horse’s brain. Each principle is applied to real everyday issues in the arena or on the trail, often illustrated with true stories from the author’s horse training experience. Horse Brain, Human Brain offers revolutionary ideas that should be considered by anyone who works with horses. Read more

Gentle ways to improve the horse’s core fitness while relieving pain related to conditions such as kissing spine.Every equestrian wants to know: what is the difference between the horse that “dances” when you are on him, and the one that doesn’t? According to Visconte Simon Cocozza, Trainer and Examiner for the La Fédération Française d'Equitation (FFE), it all comes down to the horse’s posture.The horse’s ability to use the powerful mechanisms already built into his body relies not upon the strength we can see on the outside but the strength on the inside. This invisible and complex arrangement of internal “core” muscles control the horse’s posture, suppleness, and agility. Their good condition is the key to the dance.Equine core muscles are very difficult to isolate with the traditional training techniques common to horse sports. However, by examining what we do with the human body when faced with a weak core, we can find new methods for conditioning these areas of the equine body. Cocozza has taken principles of the human practice of yoga and used them to develop novel ways of reaching deep within the horse’s body and:Gently “unlock” areas that may be a little “rusty.”Improve core fitness.And even relieve pain related to conditions such as kissing spine.In this highly illustrated book, he provides step-by-step instruction explaining easy mounted exercises that enhance the horse’s posture, and boost his confidence in his body and movement, making him easier to ride, and ultimately, the dance partner you’ve always imagined. Read more

Did you know that salt plays an important role in your horse's health and that there are a multitude of misconceptions about feeding it to horses?Salt for Horses: Tragic Mistakes to Avoid teaches you how to choose the right kind of salt for your horse and why this precious substance – when in its proper form – can provide essential nutrients to your horse.Stephanie Krahl, author of Guiding Principles of Natural Horse Care, reflects on the impact salt has on the health of your horse and the tragic mistakes even most well-established equine nutritionists are making in regard to this essential nutrient.This simple guide presents the reader with sound persuasive arguments about feeding salt to horses based on authoritative scientific information. Stephanie's conversational style of writing along with her ability to assimilate complex details into easy to understand concepts is invaluable to the reader. Salt for Horses is an indispensable guide for those real horse lovers who make their choices with intent and promote their horse's health naturally. Read more

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A highly illustrated guide to simple yet effective methods for keeping horses sound, healthy, and performing their best.Over time, horses (like people) acquire postural habits, compensate for soreness and injury, and develop poor movement patterns. This limits performance ability, causes unsoundness and health issues, and ultimately undermines the horse's overall well–being.Jec Aristotle Ballou has made a name for herself advocating for the horse and providing sensible instruction in his schooling, conditioning, and care. Her bestselling books and popular clinics are designed to enable any horse person to correctly apply proven principles that bring measurable progress while avoiding boredom and confusion.In her latest collection of mounted and unmounted corrective exercises, Ballou demonstrates how we can actively work to improve the horse's posture and movement, whether he is:An active performance or pleasure mount.An aging or older horse that benefits from gentle exercise.A horse being rehabilitated following injury, illness, or lack of conditioning. Ballou's positive cross–training techniques are free of shortcuts, and her guidelines for analyzing the horse's posture and way of going help readers gain a new awareness of the equine body. Applicable for all disciplines and full of quality color photographs to explain the exercises, this is an integral collection that optimizes how the horse uses his body and helps ensure he stays sounder and healthier for more years of his life. Read more

Have you gone from veterinarian to veterinarian and not found the answers you’re looking for to help your animal heal? Is your animal still suffering while you feel helpless? Odette Suter will show you how to turn your animal's health around to achieve peak health for your beloved animal companions. In this book you will: - Discover the Cutting Edge Functional Approach to Healing for Your Animal - Learn How to Restore Your Animal's Healthy Body Function - Recognize the Biggest Mistakes People Make Regarding Health - Implement a Specific Plan that Facilitates Return to a Healthy State - Gain Tools to Prevent Disease and Give Your Animal a Healthy and Happy Life “Dr. Suter provides practical tips and advice to move your pets from a state of dis-ease to wellness, something that can only be accomplished by holistically encompassing all aspects of your pet’s mind, body, and spirit.”—Karen Shaw Becker, DVM, Proactive and Wellness Veterinarian “Save yourself heartache, time, and frequent trips to the vet by reading this book!” —Jody Page, Owner of Page's Healthy Paws, Natural Pet Products "This refreshing and easily readable book will help you understand and apply this knowledge to improve and maintain the health, well-being, and longevity of your animal companions." —W. Jean Dodds, DVM, President and Founder of Hemopet/Hemolife Canine Blood Bank and Diagnostic Program “I recommend this book to people who want an integrative, functional medicine insight on what they can do how to keep their pets healthy.” —Margo Roman, DVM, CVA, COT, CPT, FA Odette Suter, DVM, is a holistic veterinarian and lecturer in the Chicago area. Focusing on quality over quantity, and prevention rather than reactive care and band-aids, Dr. Suter uses functional medicine principles to resolve the underlying stressors that lead to disease. She offers individually tailored programs for animals that incorporate training for caretakers to empower them to keep their furry friends healthy. Read more

An incredible illustrated reference to help keep the horse sound in body and mind and at the top of his game. In this highly illustrated book, equine physical therapy expert Helle Katrine Kleven begins with a comprehensible introduction to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, as well as an instructive conversation covering biomechanics basics, then explores the major areas of physical therapy in detail. Readers will find practical how-to guidance in the most popular therapeutic modalities, as well as cutting-edge alternatives that are currently gaining ground: Fascia workStretching MassageStability and strengthening exercisesLaser therapyKinesiotapingAnd much more. With this incredible course in preventive and rehabilitative techniques, horse owners and professionals will be thoroughly prepared to ensure their horses’ comfort and well-being. The book includes:Over 300 color photos and illustrations.Facts and tips in easy-to-read callouts throughout. A section on preventive measures to stop problems before they start.Handy anatomical guides to the equine skeleton, muscle layers, and fascia. Read more

Whether you own cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or a combination of animals, you need expert information to make sure your animal friends stay happy and healthy. From nail care for dogs to treating saddle sores on horses to incubating turkey eggs, Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, 2nd Edition offers advice in easy-to-understand language. With this comprehensive book, learn how to:Provide first aid for cattleVaccinate sheepTreat a colicky horseBreed chickensCare for bunniesTreat a diabetic dogHelp a cat with diarrheaAnd much more!Whether you are a 4H student, a home breeder raising chickens, the manager of a small farm, or the owner of a new puppy, this book—chock-full of strategies for preventing and curing common problems—is for you. Authors C. E. Spaulding and Jackie Clay also include a guide to choosing the right veterinarian, a glossary of commonly used terms, and a recommended reading list, making this a perfect no-nonsense companion for any animal owner. Read more

The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily–for better or for worse–in response to external and internal factors. Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses’ behalf and make informed decisions about hoof care and management. This book is the first resource of its kind to combine the most current and useful information available, gleaned from the research and wisdom of top hoof experts around the world, with a unique “hands-on” approach. The authors provide basic terms and anatomy, clearly illustrate the differences between healthy and unhealthy feet, discuss biomechanics and management concerns, and cover the causes, treatments, and prevention of commonly encountered problems, including laminitis, white line disease, and thrush. Along the way, readers are given activities to help them better analyze and understand the most important aspects of equine hoof health, such as hoof balance, depth of sole, and point of breakover. Easy–to–follow language, over 400 full–color photographs, and do–it–yourself exercises promise to empower horse owners and caretakers of all experience levels with the tools they need to accurately assess hoof health and keep their horses as sound and happy as possible. Read more

Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness will have your horse looking and feeling his best with a series of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance his strength, stamina, and agility. Clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make the exercises easy to follow, and the book includes a handy set of pocket-sized cards that you can use in the ring. Jec Ballou’s simple conditioning program promises lasting results for healthy horses and satisfied riders.  Read more

Now you can help your horse with simple acupressure techniques! Learn to identify your horse’s individual “body constitution type,” which determines your choice of acupressure treatment; understand the 12 main channels of energy in your horse’s body, and gain the ability to choose the correct points to treat specific issues. Relieve mild sources of pain and discomfort in your horse’s body, influence his mental health and stability, and select appropriate treatment from a comprehensive list of common problems and their solutions, with step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs to help you help your horse. Read more

This marvelous book, borne of a unique collaboration between Dr. Allen Schoen—a world-renowned veterinarian and author—and trainer and competitor of many years Susan Gordon, introduces the 25 Principles of Compassionate Equitation. These Principles, conceived by Dr. Schoen and Gordon, are a set of developmental guidelines, encouraging a level of personal awareness that may be enacted not only through the reader's engagement with horses, but can be extended to all humans and sentient beings he or she encounters. The 25 Principles share stories and outline current, peer-reviewed studies that identify and support methods of training, handling, and caring for horses that constitute a safe, healthy, non-stressful, and pain-free environment. Through their Compassionate Equestrian program, the authors encourage all involved in the horse industry to approach training and handling with compassion and a willingness to alleviate suffering. By developing deeper compassion for their own horses, and subsequently, all equines, equestrians transcend their differences in breed preferences, riding disciplines, and training methodologies. This leads to the ability to empathize and connect more closely with the “global collective” of horses and horse people. In doing so, a worldwide community of compassionate equine practitioners and horse owners will emerge, which will not only benefit the horses: People involved with horses are found in many influential segments of society and have the potential to affect wide circles of friends, acquaintances, and co-workers from every walk of life. These are simple changes any horse person can make that can have a vast impact on the horse industry and society as a whole. Read more

Horse Owner's Guide to Toxic Plants is a must-have, exclusive reference book for all horse owners, and the first of its kind on the subject of equines and plants. Keep this book in the medicine cabinet in the barn. Walk around the pastures with the book in hand, especially in late spring or early summer. Or pack it with on a trail ride. It just might save your horse's life.Horse Owner's Guide to Toxic Plants is organized according to types of plants—trees, bushes, shrubs, and vines, ferns and plants, weeds and wildflowers, and grasses and horsetails. Since visuals are very important for correct identification, clear color photographs are shown, including wherever possible a close-up photograph and line drawing to better identify each plant. Horsewoman Sandra McQuinn has researched and compiled information on more than 100 more common but toxic plants that grow in backyards, pastures, and on the range and trail. Also included is advice from a veterinarian on how to recognize the symptoms of poisonings in your horse and what steps you or your own veterinarian should take if you suspect your horse has eaten a toxic plant. Brimming with pertinent information and expert advice, Horse Owner's Guide to Toxic Plants is a must-have for all equine aficionados. No horse owner should be without it, including those who board their horses. Read more

Unbreakable bonds. Thrilling equine emergencies. Heartwarming triumphs.In the eagerly anticipated third installment of "The Adventures of the Horse Doctor's Husband" series, readers embark on another thrilling journey through the exceptional world of equine emergencies. This collection of captivating short stories will immerse you in a whirlwind of heartwarming triumphs and poignant moments that reflect the unbreakable bond between humans and horses.Within these pages, you'll find yourself transported to the bustling rural landscapes where the horse doctor and her devoted husband tirelessly respond to the urgent calls that summon them to the aid of injured, ailing, and distressed equines. With every story based on real-life events, the authenticity of these remarkable tales is palpable, capturing the essence of both the horse lover's passion and the indomitable spirit of these magnificent creatures.From comedic escapades involving mischievous foals to a truck full of excited kids and their horse, the series' trademark humor will leave you chuckling and shaking your head in disbelief. While most are fun, a few are intense or even sad, but each story explores the breadth and depth of the human-animal connection. Like life, this can be a complicated thing, filled with nuance and emotion.The Adventures of the Horse Doctor's Husband 3 is a testament to the enduring power of love, compassion, and the extraordinary experiences that await those who devote themselves to the welfare of animals. Whether you're a dedicated equestrian, an animal lover, or simply in search of fascinating tales inspired by real-life events, this book is sure to warm your heart and ignite your imagination. Read more

Written by pioneering and internationally-renowned specialists in the field, this text provides clinically-orientated information on osteopathy as a treatment for horses. It explains the scientific rationale of how osteopathy works in animals, as well as providing a detailed working guide to the technical skills and procedures you need to know to perform safe and effective osteopathic procedures. Drawing on well established practices for humans this book provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic osteopathic procedures that can be used on horses.Full of practical information, it demonstrates how professionals treating equine locomotor problems can adapt different procedures in different clinical settings.Over 350 colour images and detailed step-by-step instructions demonstrate the procedures and practice of osteopathy.Covers treatment both with and without sedation and general anaesthetic.This comprehensive text is written for students and practitioners of osteopathy with an interest in treating horses. It will also be useful to other allied therapists, and to veterinary practitioners who want to know more about the treatment of musculoskeletal problems. Read more

Studying Pigs for the your veterinary licensing exam? We Got You.You’re already juggling enough—clinics, classes, and caffeine-fueled study sessions. That’s why we made NAVLE ESCAPE: Porcine by Vet Candy, the ultimate shortcut to swine success.Forget info overload and boring textbooks. These notes are laser-focused on the porcine facts you actually need to know for the NAVLE.🐷 Fast to read🐷 Easy to remember🐷 Made to help you crush the test—without crushing your soul🐷 Farrowing issues? Covered.🐷 Major diseases and treatments? Yup.🐷 Key drugs and what they do? Absolutely.We took the chaos out and left you with what matters—so you can study smarter, not harder.Ready to escape the stress and still flex on exam day?📚 Get NAVLE Escape: Porcine now and get one step closer to that DVM. E Read more

Sound professional advice on what to do until the veterinarian arrives. Dr. Eleanor Kellon has created a quick and easy reference to conditions that require emergency treatment. Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses offers guidelines to be followed in determining what a horse's problem could be, and it suggests information that should be given to the veterinarian as soon as you call. The book is organized by color-coded chapters on specific types of problems, or on specific anatomical areas and organ systems. At the beginning of each chapter is a quick reference list of symptoms and topics that allows you to turn immediately to those sections of the chapter that might pertain to your horse’s problems.Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses includes lists of symptoms and their causes, instructions for home treatment, and checklists of the first aid supplies necessary to deal with the following emergencies:Concussions, burns, and shockAbrasions, lacerations, bleedingSmoke inhalation, asthma, and emphysemaFever, botulism, and blood poisoningColic, bloating, constipation, and diarrheaHypothermia, hyperthermia, and frostbiteStroke, muscle cramps, laminitis, and seizuresBladder infection and stones in the urinary tractProlonged labor, newborn emergenciesAllergies and adverse drug reactionsAnd many other life threatening situations or conditions Dr. Kellon also includes reference sections on preparing horses for treatment, restraint, drug reactions, and managing trapped horses. Give yourself the confidence to deal with any emergency veterinary situation by keeping a copy of Dr. Kellon’s Guide to First Aid for Horses close at hand. Read more

The Most Up-to-Date, Comprehensive and Fun Guide to Becoming a Vet This fact-pact and enlightening book covers everything kids need to know about becoming a vet. It also gives a realistic view of what daily life is like as a vet - the challenges and triumphs.My name is Susanna Lee and recently my daughter Monica, who has a passion for animals, asked me to help her find information on becoming a vet. Surprisingly, I couldn’t find a book that contains up-to-date information and gives a real insight into what it takes to become a vet.Most importantly, I wanted my daughter to be able to decide for herself if veterinary medicine was truly the career for her based on getting the most rounded picture possible - the good, the bad and everything in between.So being a journalist and writer for over 20 years, I took up the challenge to create that missing book!In How to Become a Veterinarian, I share the latest practical information available, but also offer a human perspective on life as a vet and what it’s really like to work towards that goal.This book covers:✅ A History Of Veterinary Practice✅ The Different Types of Vets✅ Training to be a Vet✅ Qualifications You Will Need✅ What Veterinary Students Are Taught✅ Life as a vet✅ Is Veterinary Medicine the Right Career for You?✅ The Hardest Parts of Being a Vet✅ The Best Parts of Being a Vet✅ What You Can Start Doing NOW✅ Veterinary Assistants✅ Veterinary Technicians✅ Myths and Fun Facts About Veterinary Medicine✅ Pioneering Veterinarians✅ Best Colleges for Veterinary MedicineScroll up and hit ‘Add to Cart’ now to secure your copy Read more

With her landmark first book Horse Speak: The Equine–Human Translation Guide, trainer Sharon Wilsie upended conventional methods of human–equine communication (using words and ropes, for example) with her clear classification of the language horses use with each other (body, breath, and intent), as well as an unparalleled explanation of how we as humans can effectively mirror it. Learning to “listen” and “talk” to horses in their language, instead of expecting them to comprehend ours, is a milestone in the progressive philosophy of horsemanship, helping find positive solutions to behavior and training problems and ultimately leading to fewer misunderstandings between horses and humans.In her much–anticipated follow–up, Wilsie uses true stories to relate examples of “problems” and how they were solved using Horse Speak. Her engaging narrative introduces readers to dozens of real–life scenarios from different barns, various disciplines, and riders and handlers with contrasting experiences and backgrounds. Wilsie highlights her Horse Speak process, the clues that point to the best course of action, and the steps she takes to connect with horses that have shut down, grown confused, or become sulky or aggressive for any number of reasons. The result is a book full of incredible insight and exciting possibilities. Read more