Post by Allyson on Oct 6, 2008 10:29:50 GMT -5
I have a secret (ok not so secret anymore) addiction to Equine non-fiction. Doesn't really matter the topic, I want to read it.
I just read a really good one titled, Beyond the Track by Anna Ford & Amber Heintzberger. Yes, it is about retraining ottb's. But it is so much more. Anyone who works with unstarted and green horses would benefit from this book. It is a lot of information we trainers "know"...but haven't seen written on paper as clearly as this, probably in a long time.
It is good validation and a nice checklist. And the pictures are good ;D
So, what others?
My other favorite is Enlightened Equitation by Heather Moffett. Good basic riding skills in that one- very easy to understand.
Back to Work by Lucinda Dyer is a nice reference for bringing horses back from injury.
New Basic Training of the Young Horse : From the Education of the Young Foal to the First Competition by Ingrid Klimke. I like this one just because it does nicely explain the progression of starting a young horse correctly. Don't expect it to tell you how to be a trainer. You already need to have that ingrained in your head.
Classical Schooling with the Horse in Mind : Gentle Gymnastic Training Techniques by Anja Beran. LOVE this one. A must have.
Anatomy of Dressage by Heinrich Schusdziarra, Volker Schusdziarra. I loved reading this one. It is earmarked and highlighted. It gives a great set of off-horse exercises to help identify the key riding muscles. Good stuff, my friends!
Of course, all of Racinet's are great. All of Mark Rashid's are a must read, too.
Ok, a pathetic start to a soon-to-be lengthy list...if you have something to add...add it but also explain why it is such a good read!
I just read a really good one titled, Beyond the Track by Anna Ford & Amber Heintzberger. Yes, it is about retraining ottb's. But it is so much more. Anyone who works with unstarted and green horses would benefit from this book. It is a lot of information we trainers "know"...but haven't seen written on paper as clearly as this, probably in a long time.
It is good validation and a nice checklist. And the pictures are good ;D
So, what others?
My other favorite is Enlightened Equitation by Heather Moffett. Good basic riding skills in that one- very easy to understand.
Back to Work by Lucinda Dyer is a nice reference for bringing horses back from injury.
New Basic Training of the Young Horse : From the Education of the Young Foal to the First Competition by Ingrid Klimke. I like this one just because it does nicely explain the progression of starting a young horse correctly. Don't expect it to tell you how to be a trainer. You already need to have that ingrained in your head.
Classical Schooling with the Horse in Mind : Gentle Gymnastic Training Techniques by Anja Beran. LOVE this one. A must have.
Anatomy of Dressage by Heinrich Schusdziarra, Volker Schusdziarra. I loved reading this one. It is earmarked and highlighted. It gives a great set of off-horse exercises to help identify the key riding muscles. Good stuff, my friends!
Of course, all of Racinet's are great. All of Mark Rashid's are a must read, too.
Ok, a pathetic start to a soon-to-be lengthy list...if you have something to add...add it but also explain why it is such a good read!