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So what is "Horsemanship"?
So what is "Horsemanship"? Horsemanship, quite simply, refers to skill in riding and handling horses. It is how well you sit in the saddle and how well your horse responds to your cues. Horsemanship involves both dismounted and mounted abilities of the rider to effectively communicate with the horse.
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Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship
A safety-first, step-by-step training program that established a respectful, enjoyable, and progressive horse-and -rider relationship.
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101 Arena Exercises
This ringside exercise book is a favorite of riding instructors and enthusiasts. Classic exercises and original patterns and drills are presented in a unque "read-and-ride" format.
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101 Horsemanship and Equitation Patterns
This sequel to Cherry Hill's top-seller 101 Arena Exercises presents step-by-step instructions for unique patterns in the most popular classes of English and Western competition.
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101 Longeing and Long Lining Exercises
If you are like most people,you know what you want your horse to do and how you want him to behave. You want your training experiences to be safe and enjoyable for both you and your horse. But maybe you aren't sure what to do and when. In 101 Longeing and Long Lining Exercises you'll find complete ground training lesson plans from square 1 to square 101.
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Equine Massage
People in the horse world know all too well that performance horses, like human athletes, are trained, fed and cared for so they can go faster, jump higher and run longer. Daily training and competing can result in injuries, aches and pains, which if treated by drugs alone may only mask the problem and not remedy it.
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Preparing for a Horse Show
Preparing for your horse show is an important as the show itself. Adequate preparation decreases your stress and eliminates the need to rush around on the morning of the show. From clipping, bathing and banding to adding the final touches before entering the show ring, here are the basics for preparing for show.
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Grooming Kit
A grooming kit is a box of useful items to groom your horse and is a “must have” for any horse owner. The possibilities are endless, and there is a wide range of brushes, combs, picks and other items that you can use. Some tack stores will sell starter kits already made up, but often it is more affordable to create your own.
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Veterinary Kit
A Veterinary kit is an important, but often over-looked, necessity for every horse owner. A few items will allow you to quickly fix any minor injuries that your horse may get; in the paddock or pasture, in stalls, or while out riding, or provide on the spot medical attention until you can get the horse to the vet.
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Show Clothing
Show clothing can get extremely expensive and not everyone can afford it. It often seems impractical to spend a few hundred dollars on an outfit that a child might grow out of in a few months, for someone just starting to show horses or for someone on a budget. There are alternative options to purchasing expensive show outfits that will leave you looking just as flashy in the show arena for less.
