Equestrian Training

Did you know there is an area of your brain known as the "Lizard Brain" that thinks only about the immediate moment and your means of survival? Yes, in certain circumstances, your "Rational Brain" can effectively "shut down" and you are at the mercy of a reptile... dry-mouthed, sweating, queasy, unable to think clearly - even though you know better. When does the Lizard Brain run the show? It can happen in any number of unfamiliar, uncomfortable, challenging, or "stressful" riding situations. But here's the thing: with the right kind of training, you can learn to manage the reptile within.

Want to improve your connection and trust with your horse? Enjoy 28 remarkable stories from horsemen and women all over the world who were inspired by the award-winning documentary Listening to the Horse, and discover the remarkable events that happened when they began listening to the horse. This audiobook is the perfect inspiration for all horse riders and owners looking to create a strong bond and partnership with their horse.

In the elite dressage circles of New Orleans, where tradition and excellence reign supreme, Grant faces an unexpected challenge. As a seasoned and classically trained dressage instructor, he has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of horsemanship and guiding his students. But his steadfast commitment is put to the test when Melody McFarland, the barn's influential owner, introduces a new trainer. Kitty Beauveloir, a spoiled debutante fresh from a brief stint studying riding in Europe, arrives with an air of entitlement and a penchant for disruption. Delighting in tormenting Grant, ...

*** Amazon Best Seller in "Horses > Riding" AND Horses > Equestrian *** UPDATED! Just added: A free chapter with valuable horse tips that you can put into use today! Horseback Riding - 10 Simple Lessons That Will Transform Your Horse Riding and Training Are you dreaming of horseback riding, buying a horse or did you just get a horse? Are you wondering about how you should proceed and the things you should be doing to enjoy horseback riding? Your horse is a 1,000+ pounds of muscle and lightning-quick reflexes. You MUST pay attention to safety all the time. Even veteran horse trainers and ...

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Celeste McKnight seems to have everything mapped out for her—high society life, law school on the horizon, and a picture-perfect relationship with Luke, a promising medical student. But beneath the polished debutante exterior, she’s harboring a passion her parents can’t understand: dressage. With her beloved Andalusian gelding, Prince Charming, by her side, Celeste dreams of mastering the art of classical riding under the guidance of her unconventional trainer, Kitty. As the pressure to conform mounts, Celeste finds herself torn between the life she’s been groomed for and the one ...

If I had a dollar for every email I get asking "what to do" to make a riding horse out of the mare Uncle Emo just traded for the old RV - or how to retrain a horse that's grown rusty - or some version on either theme, I'd be the world's first gazillionaire. With the publication of this book, I'm hoping to grab that distinction.

“Discover How To Start Colts, Train Horses and Learn Riding Skills By Following Simple Step-By-Step Goals and Riding Exercises" Starting with foals days old and training through over two years, here’s a training manual that will help you create a well-mannered colt that is safe, respectful, well-trained and a joy to ride. Learn how to CORRECTLY start and finish your colt from the halter through saddling and reining. If you have a foal on the way, one on the ground or have a colt that you need to train, then read carefully…this information will provide you with the knowledge and skills...

In the heart of New Orleans, where Southern charm meets equestrian elegance, Juliette's world is about to be turned upside down. Once the star trainer at the prestigious Crescent City Stables, this French transplant now finds herself exiled to the suburbs, teaching dressage and French to children. But Juliette's passion for horses and her unbreakable spirit refuse to be reined in. When a chance encounter with Kitty, a former debutante with more ambition than experience, opens a door back to Crescent City, Juliette seizes the opportunity. But in the high-stakes world of competitive dressage,...

In the horse riding world, your success is determined by how well you can control, understand, and harmonize with a 1,000+ pound animal that has superior strength, is faster, and has a better-developed nervous system than you. The way you overcome these strengths in a horse is to understand what the horse’s limitations are.

Do you have a foal on the way? Maybe you've got a weanling who's growing like a weed but in need of training and possibly getting dangerous? Do you know what training is essential for baby horses, how to approach the work - and how much is too much? You have years till you can ride your colt or filly - but there's a lot of training that needs to be done in the meantime.

** Amazon Best Seller ** Horseback Riding - So You Want To Ride A Horse? How To Get Started And What You Need To Learn Have you had dreams of riding Black Beauty since you were a kid? When you watched Alec galloping the Black down the backstretch in the Black Stallion, were you imaging yourself guiding the powerful desert stallion to the finish? Do you find yourself doodling horses in the margins of your notes instead of listening at meetings or at school? Maybe your son or daughter keeps begging for a pony? For many of us, when the horse bug bites, we just never get over it, and age really...

Award-winning author and celebrated neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton, MD, combines his understanding of the human brain with nearly 30 years' experience training horses to offer wisdom on such universal themes as leadership, motivation, ambition, and humility. The results are showcased in more than 100 thoughtful essays that treat working with horses as a metaphor for personal, professional, and spiritual growth.

Building a barrel horse and training program is essential to being competitive in the industry. You need to understand all aspects of this exciting sport to be able to train properly and set yourself up around each barrel. There are many components of riding a barrel horse, and in this series, we will be giving you all of the top tricks, tips, and training drills you need to become an expert barrel racer with time and practice to become a successful horseman or woman and execute your barrels.

You saddle up and mount your horse. You flex your horse a little and do a few exercises then head away from the barn for a relaxing ride. As you head away your horse’s head raises, he pins his ears back and you can sense his body getting tense. Your horse slows against your will, perhaps throwing his head and comes to a stop. He’s worried and he balks. He won’t move forward. What do you do now? Depending on how you handle this situation, your horse might spin around and take off back to the barn, possibly rear or start bucking. It’s a dangerous situation that too many horse owners ...

Understand what your horse is saying to you and build a profound and lasting connection. If you ever thought that some people were “natural-born horse communicators,” know that all of them have honed their abilities through experience, observation, and the understanding that each horse is a unique being. This guide seeks to help you strengthen your connection and build trust with your horse.

Crafted for the beginner to the professional, everyone will be able to take skills, drills, and tactics from this book and become the horseman or woman they have always dreamt of being. Lessons from world-class barrel racers and an AQHA industry professional of 18 years guide you step-by-step in an easy-to-digest form. This book is like taking lessons without even being on your horse, then you can apply everything you have learned.

Congratulations on deciding to take the step of adding a horse to your life! By now, you’ve made plenty of hard decisions, such as choosing the right horse and finding an ideal environment for him. But now it’s time to interact with your horse. Interaction can be intimidating regardless of how much equine experience you have.

Horse training can be very difficult for those who do not know the personality of horses. Each horse is unique like a person but one has to know the right facts on how to handle them. Horse Training by Janet Evans will teach readers how to tame and train horses. This book covers many topics like beginner trainer tips, training your horse to listen to voice commands, obedience training, lead training and many more! Avoid the mistakes and become an awesome horse trainer today!

In this guide, I would like to give you an insight into keeping, raising and training your horse as a partner. The focus will be on the factor of natural handling. Basic theoretical knowledge will be conveyed with corresponding practical suggestions. Meanwhile, topics such as communication between humans and horses and species-appropriate husbandry will be addressed. Newcomers to the field of riding will gain an extensive insight into the mindset of the four-legged friends and equestrian "know-how".