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The exciting new discipline of Western Dressage allows riders of Western pleasure, work, or competitive horses to take advantage of the benefits of traditional dressage using Western tack and attire. This book, the first on the topic, has step-by-step instructions for the 101 key...

Better balance in the saddle, improved body control from head to toe, and increased influence with your seat are just a handful of the simple fixes offered in this straightforward training manual for jumping. Most of the suggestions provided require only a few minutes...

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...

Internationally acclaimed horse trainer Mark Rashid shares and analyzes the remarkable events, quiet moments, and humbling stumbling blocks that-looking back-he can identify as significant in his personal journey to finding "softness" with both horses and people. "Softness," via what many in the horse world...

A Little Colt follows a day in the life of...a little colt!  Little ones will learn all about the baby horse. What do they do when they are born? How and what do they eat? When do they sleep?  Mixing sweet illustrations with interesting...

Join a lovable little horse on a farmyard adventure filled with hayrides, animal friends, snacks, and snuggles. Little ones will love touring the barn and farm alongside little farm kitties, birds, ducks, owls, chickens, and an adorable corgi puppy while learning all about little...

Explore the whimsical world of a majestic unicorn! Join the fuzzy little mythical pony on a quest to find the most magical creatures of them all–a butterfly! This interactive story features a cute and fuzzy little finger puppet unicorn toy built into the book encouraging...

Little ones can lift big flaps with peek-through holes in this interactive barn-shaped board book that introduces them to life on a farm! This interactive board book invites toddlers to see what life is like inside a busy farm! Children can lift oversized flaps...

Help your horse with simple acupressure techniques!  Learn to identify your horse's individual "body constitution type," which determines choices of acupressure treatment Understand the 12 main channels of energy in your horse's body Gain the ability to choose the correct points to treat specific...

In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006 and 2008 and 2010 USEF Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in which the practitioner...

NEW UPDATED EDITION! Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their “great heart” and willingness to go the extra mile, off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partners in a host of disciplines: dressage, eventing, show jumping,...

Give your horse a gorgeous look! Charni Lewis provides step-by-step instructions for 30 mane and tail braids for both casual outings and specialized events of all riding styles. Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations bring every twist and turn to life, while also clearly demonstrating...

Oink, oink! Meet the most lovable bunch of animals on the farm in this lively activity book featuring 2000 farm and animal stickers. Help the farmers harvest crops, feed pigs, milk cows, and round up the fluffy flock of sheep on their busy farm. Little ones...

Every horse, no matter in what discipline it is ridden, will benefit from working with cavalletti. For Olympic champion Ingrid Klimke, riding over cavalletti is key to success. Cavalletti training improves the horse’s basic gaits, develops rhythm, suppleness and cadence and increases fitness and...

Using vivid, highly imaginative images, this revolutionary—now classic—book enables every equestrian to reassess habitual responses, ride in natural positions, and break through frustrating plateaus. Widely known for her innovative teaching philosophy stressing body awareness, the value of "soft eyes," proper breathing, centering, and "building...

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...

Join the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two in this sturdy board book introduction to dogs! This rhymed Dr. Seuss Discovers non-fiction board book about dogs is perfect for nurturing a love of the natural world in babies and toddlers...

This sturdy board book staring the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two is filled with fun facts about life on the farm--from growing fruits and vegetables to raising livestock for eggs, milk, wool, and meat. Illustrated with cheerful, Seussian style...

Jane Savoie's books have changed the way people ride. She was the first to promote mental training tools and techniques as integral to competitive riding success, and her cross-training concepts for the horse—how to use dressage fundamentals for every equestrian sport—have been called “not...

The desire to meld the best of Western riding traditions with classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse has steadily gained traction over the past two decades, and now the movement flourishes. More and more horse people are discovering...

Farmyard Friends Puzzle Activities is an adorable activity book with 100 stickers and tons of fun farm-themed activities to complete.

These handsome horses will look great wherever they're posing — on school projects, mirrors, windows, and other flat surfaces. The colorful, realistically drawn sticker illustrations depict a pinto, a Missouri fox trotter, a Clydesdale, an Arabian, a mustang, a palomino, and ten other high-spirted...

"Everyone loves Fergus!" say reviewers, and now the opinionated cartoon horse and bona fide social media star is back in an all new comic adventure. In his third book, Fergus catches a glimpse of what could be, and leaving his life of comfort behind,...

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....

Fergus, the cartoon horse with an international following, now a bonafide social media star is back! Following up the immensely popular 2015 release of the rollicking comic-strip treasury The Essential Fergus the Horse, this new book explores the rise and mass acceptance of natural horsemanship...

A rollicking comic treasury, starring the world's most famous cartoon horse.He has hundreds of thousands of followers on Facebook and a surging presence on Instagram. Each day, he and his diverse group of friends share their mishaps, their successes, and their innermost thoughts with...

Three dimensional pull out book with interlocking leaves depicting a farm scene.

From riding lessons to club events, the 16 games collected in this entertaining and safety-conscious book provide hours of enjoyment for young riders and their horses. It includes classic games that have been played in 4-H and United States Pony Clubs groups for decades:...

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...

Guaranteed to bring unbridled joy to every kid and crafter who loves horses, Eyelike Stickers: Horses is the newest addition to the bestselling sticker book series that has over a million copies in print. And no wonder: Its over 400 equestrian-themed, full-color photographic and illustrated stickers...

With easy-to-follow steps and realistic coloring suggestions on the inside covers, this outstanding guide will show you how to draw 15 different breeds of horses: Appaloosa, Clydesdale, Morgan, Palomin, and more. Plus, there are completed illustrations of each animal to color or trace as...

Nothing runs or reads like a John Deere finger puppet tractor book! This interactive farming story features a fun finger puppet tractor toy built into the book encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and language development. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their...

Calling all young equestrians and Cat (in the Hat) fanciers! In this latest installment of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat introduces Sally and Nick—and beginning readers—to all things horsey. At his Super-Tremendous-Stupendous Horse Show, the Cat explains how horses and...

Meet all the friendly animals on the farm in this interactive Fold Out and Play Puzzle Activity book. Little ones will love exploring every John Deere farm-themed page filled with coloring, drawing, puzzles, and punch out activities for hours of fun. Count how many eggs...

Donkeys really aren't stubborn, they just have a strong instinct for self-preservation! Adults and kids alike will enjoy learning about the many characteristics of these gentle and docile animals.

A perfect first baby book, this high-quality finger puppet board book is the first-ever designed specifically for babies with its black, white, and red high-contrast art. Help your baby’s developing eyesight make visual connections while also stimulating their focusing skills. With a simple and...

When his mother takes him outside for the first time, Little Foal experiences the wonder of the world around him. He runs, he plays, and he makes new friends. And at the end of his busy day, it's time to head back to the...

Are you ready to build a stronger partnership with your horse? Hoping to achieve a remarkable softness from the ground before you swing into the saddle? Starting a youngster or working to overcome training and behavioral problems in an older mount? Becoming bored with endless...

Oink, oink! Moo! Meet all the friendly animals on the farm in this interactive Peek-a-Flap sturdy board book. Little ones will love exploring every farm-themed page filled with fun facts, new vocabulary words, and surprises found under sturdy lift-a-flaps while learning all about farmyard animals and their...

An exciting interactive title chock-full of adorable piglets, fuzzy baby chicks, and other barnyard fun, brings National Geographic Kids signature content to a sticker and activity book format. Packed with mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to love...

An interactive book chock-full of adorable ponies and regal horses, this is the National Geographic Kids signature content in a sticker and activity book format. Packed with mazes, spelling and pattern games, drawing activities, and more, kids are sure to love these pages loaded...

Old MacDonald has a farm — and it's filled with pop-up fun! With over 50 reusable stickers of a farmer, horse, rooster, and more, kids can create pastoral pictures on two different play scenes, including one that can be separated into a pair of...

What is there to see on the farm? Cows! Flowers! Pigs! And lots of fun things to look for and talk about. Just right for little ones who are getting excited to explore our farmlands.  This adorable lift-a-flap board book is full of surprises...

EyeLike Stickers are the freshest, most vibrant sticker books on the market with 400 high-quality photographic stickers in each book.

Nothing runs or reads like a John Deere Peek-a-Flap book! Introduce your kiddo to all things dirt with this sturdy board book filled with tractors, trucks, and fun dirt facts designed to educate and entertain your little John Deere enthusiast. Peek and explore farms, forests, and...

Get in the saddle and ride your way through a variety of pony-themed mazes, crosswords, quizzes, and word searches. Jackie the Jack Russell terrier and Barney the barn owl guide children through a puzzle-packed tour around the horse farm. Their silly, horsey humor will...

Quack! Moo! Oink! Come explore today and bring the barnyard to life!   Let's listen on the farm to the animals and explore fun facts on every page.  Did you know that Roosters crow all day long, not just when the sun comes up?  Cock-a-doodle-doo!  Explore...

Stride control (striding) is an essential part of any rider’s development when jumping obstacles, and jumping them well, is a goal. Understanding and implementing stride control (being able to adjust the number of strides before and between fences) improves a horse’s rideability and allows...

In the late 1990s, a little bay horse with four white socks and a blaze was born. Dubbed "Fergus, " he has now traveled the world many times over by print, web, and satellite, inspired a line of merchandise featuring his visage, and gained...

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...