Media Barn – Book Review

Meditations and Strategies for Deeper Understanding and Enhanced Communication by Paula Jose-Jones   For years horse trainers and equine experts have sought new ways to tap into that which remains elusive: the ability to use the human body and our often-neglected power of intent to explain to the horse what …

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by Kendra Gale   Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse—the miniature horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out with your miniature horse, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling. This book …

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by Carole T. Beers   Ready to ride into the mysterious, romantic, and often dangerous new West? Carol T. Beer’s Pepper Kane Mysteries will take you on that journey! Saddle Tramps, a light whodunit with dark undercurrents and a splash of romance, centers on retired (but far-from-retiring) ex-reporter Pepper Kane as she …

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by Francesco de Giorgio and José de Giorgio-Schoorl   In the 1980s, the world of riding, training, and competing horses took a major turn with the spread of natural horsemanship, which at its most basic rejects the use of abusive techniques and relies on methods derived from understanding the dynamics of free-roaming …

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What does it take to grow the very best hooves a horse can possibly grow? Is it some magical trim, a supplement, or some newfangled shoeing package? The answers are much more complex and involve every aspect of the horse’s life. Can laminitis and caudal foot pain be cured? Prevented? …

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by Anja Beran   With stunningly beautiful photographs and clear descriptions, classical dressage authority Anja Beran breaks down the physical requirements of the rider’s seat on the horse, as well as its responsibilities during various movements—from the gaits and paces to lateral work, lead changes, piaffe, passage, and pirouettes. Beran …

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by Uta Gräf and Friederike Heidenhof   At last the dressage world has a sensible means of reconciling classical idealism with show-ring aspirations! Uta Gräf has made a name for herself as a trailblazer in the international dressage scene, advocating for a method of combining the highest levels of performance with …

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by Jec Ballou   Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities. Equine Fitness shows you how, with a simple conditioning program made up of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance your horse’s strength and agility. Clear, step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make …

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From braids to breeds, fetlocks to forelocks, gates to gaits, the equestrian vocabulary is vast, colorful, and precise. With more than 400 pages and 500 color photographs, The Horse Lover’s Encyclopedia is an A to Z celebration of everything about this magnificent animal. Nearly 100 breeds—from the elegant Akhal-Tek to …

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  The subtitle for A Western Attitude says it all: Iconic Images From Western Horseman. Those images include 144 photographs of horse-industry icons and fan favorites, all featured in Western Horseman magazine during the past 15 years. Subjects include ranchers, trainers, trail riders, clinicians, competitors, artists, entertainers and others photographed …

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