Quiller publishing ltd haslemere (116 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Over the years this well-respected reference has helped countless students to pass their exams. It has now been completely revised and updated by Mary Rose and Consultant Editor Islay Auty FBHS in line with modern thinking in the horse world. Mary Rose's clarity and simplicity of explanation have been maintained, while adding four entirely new chapters and including all the relevant changes in the management and care of the modern equine. Written in note form for easy access, the book provides ideal revision notes for the career student and is crammed with the basic knowledge that every owner-rider needs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Real Riding offers different ways to approach traditional and natural principles of horsemanship. The emphasis throughout is on employing empathy and understanding and looking at things from the horse's point of view. It sheds light on common misconceptions, difficulties and contradictions, and the pages are crammed with exercises, simple "tricks" and things to do that can make a real difference. Perry Wood aims to put harmony with horses within grasp of every rider and brings the art of riding into the 21st century. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This manual is an authoritative, comprehensive, accessible, up-to-date and invaluable reference for everyone who rides or looks after horses. With over 300 diagrams providing unrivalled clarity and understanding, The BHS Veterinary Manual provides a vast amount of background knowledge on how the healthy horse functions, how to recognise when something is wrong and extensive advice on ailments, injuries and conditions. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A guide to mounted games and the special skills needed by riders and their ponies. Chapters cover all aspects from the ideal mounted games pony and games of speed and precision to making your own games and equipment and taking part in competitions. There is also a section on correct tack and clothing and vaulting. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. I looped Runaway's lead rope into reins, clambered on the fence and slid onto his back. I'd never been so fast with such little control, but I could only think of Jason, clinging to the back of the horsebox. I had to reach the gate first. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This manual fully describes: -The level of practical and theoretical knowledge required for each exam -How candidates should train to ensure competence in the practical and theoretical sections of the exam -Successful exam technique; what to wear, how to present yourself, how to deal with problems encountered on the day -Exam procedure -What the examiners are looking for and most importantly, how to pass the exams - first time! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This wonderful book provides a masterclass---a virtual private lesson---on how to tackle a wide variety of obstacles found on today's courses, from Blyth Tait, world and Olympic champion and one the world's greatest cross-country riders. Using over 200 superb full color photo-sequences of horses and riders negotiating cross-country fences, Blyth provides an informed commentary on what is happening throughout each sequence, pointing out strengths and weaknesses in technique and offering valuable advice for improvement or praise where it is due. An invaluable source of reference and a treasure to own! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Progressive exercises over poles and simple fences, designed to improve suppleness and jumping skills in horse and rider. Chapters include trotting poles, simple grids, bounces, jumping on the angle and turning exercises. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A guide to the horse's anatomy and basic physiology, with clear descriptions of how it works. Written for horse owners and students by a leading equine veterinary surgeon. Chapters include points of the horse and anatomical directions, the skeleton, tendons and ligaments, respiratory and digestive system and teeth and ageing. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. An illustrated guide to progressive schooling exercises, designed to improve suppleness, balance, strength, and agility, and to enhance the performance of horse and rider on the flat. Chapters include the paces, transitions, 10 m and 20 m circles, serpentines, and square halts and rein back. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. An enormously popular book of ideas and specimen exercises for trainee instructors and more experienced instructors, and for riders schooling their own horses or ponies. The book is divided into groups of related exercises, each exercise being accompanied by a full explanation, the aids, words of command, teaching hints, advice on likely problems, safety, and suggested variations. It shows how to make imaginative and constructive use of a 20m x 40m schooling area, adding variety and interest to lessons and riding sessions for riders, horses, and teachers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A guide to the practical aspects of keeping a pony at grass. Every aspect of horse care is covered from feeding, health and well being to the seasons, benefits and problems, and suitable rugs and headcollars. A section on catching, safe handling and security is also included. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book begins with advice on handling untrained youngsters and works through a logical training progression, culminating in advanced dressage movements. Straightforward guidance is given on: Training foals and young horses ; Lungeing equipment and technique; Introducing long-reins and early lateral work; Backing and riding young horses; Lungeing over poles and fences; Advanced long-reining - including cantering, rein-back, shoulder-in, travers, half-pirouettes, half-pass, renvers, canter half-pass, canter pirouettes and tempi flying changes; Piaffe and passage. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Perry Wood gives much needed advice on common riding problems. Practical tips on how to improve your horse's behaviour under saddle, making him safer to ride and a pleasure to own. Subjects covered include: Bucking and rearing Head tossing and shying Jogging, bolting and napping Refusing to jump Nose poking Difficult to mount Hard mouthed Overexcited and inattentive to the rider colour illustrations throughout Giving advice on common riding problems, this book contains practical tips on how to improve your horse's behaviour under saddle, making him safer to ride and a pleasure to own. It covers subjects such as bucking, rearing, head-tossing, shying, jogging, bolting, napping, refusing to jump, nose poking, difficult to mount, hard-mouthed, and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Vincer, Carole (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A guide to the management of horse and pony paddocks and fencing. Chapters cover every aspect of field management from poisonous plants and how to recognise and eradicate them to palatable grasses and herbs. Field care with routine maintenance, weed control and grazing management are also included. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is the definitive guide on fitness training for both horse and rider - without the use of the gym. Linda Purves gives a wealth of practical, effective, sport-specific exercises designed to take both horse and rider from fat to fit and from out of condition to competition ready. The simple, yard-based exercises, all illustrated with photographs, make fitness training fun and accessible to riders of all abilities. Comprehensive training programmes cater for all levels and take the rider progressively from the beginner in the riding school through to the advanced demands of competitive riding. Specific detail is provided on a wide range of equestrian disciplines including eventing, polo, endurance, dressage and show jumping. Aimed at today's busy horse owner, additional chapters include healthy eating to how to create a 'ten-minute stable work-out', making this an invaluable guide to improving fitness and flexibility for both horse and rider. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The authoritative system of training for horse and rider, from novice to advance standard. Part one covers training the rider: the rider's position for flatwork and jumping - establishing the rider's position, position on the lunge - theory and use of the aids. Part two covers training the horse. The gaits - lungeing, initial training of foals and young horses, basic training of the horse, improving performance, advanced training on the flat, teaching the horse to jump, and cross country training. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. With a foreword by Dr Trevor M Cook PhD, MSc, BSc, DHom(Med), DIHom, NMD, FRSC, FHMA, Director of the British Institute of Homoeopathy, Former President of the Homoeopathic Medical Association, Co-founder of the British Association of Homoeopathic Veterinary Surgeons. As interest in complementary therapies continues to grow, more and more people are coming to recognise the amazing healing powers of Bach Flower Herbal Remedies for horses and their human counterparts are available in chemists and health shops everywhere. In simplest terms, the Bach system is a collection of thirty-eight different liquid remedies, all totally devoted to healing problems that stem from imbalances within the mind and emotions. They allow us to treat all those states of fear, doubt, worry, anger and gloom, that hamper us and our horses throughout our lives. Simple to use and completely free of side-effects, the Bach flower remedies can make a real difference. This book shows how. Contents includes: *What are Bach Flowers? *The Life and Work of Dr Edward Bach *The Bach Flower Remedies in Practice *The Horse *The Rider/Handler *Case Studies. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Straightforward advice on how to avoid the majority of cross country problems. Lost confidence Refusing to start and excitability Refusing and running out Ditch aversion and combination problems Horse strong and pulling Rider falling off Slow finishing times Remembering the course Advice on how to avoid the majority of cross-country problems. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Valuable advice on appropriate care and management of ageing equines. How horses age Age related personality and habit changes Age related health conditions Preventative management Useful complementary therapies Teaching an older horse new tricks Obedience and the older equine Caring for Older Horses and Ponies contains valuable advice on the appropriate care and management of ageing equines. Chapters include how horses age, age related health conditions, preventative management and useful complementary therapies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A guide to mounted games and the special skills needed by riders and their ponies. The ideal mounted games pony Special riding skills, including vaulting Games of speed and precision Making your own games and equipment Taking part in competitions Correct tack and clothing A guide to mounted games and the special skills needed by riders and their ponies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. This guide contains information for anyone thinking of trying endurance riding. It discusses: whether your horse is suitable; equipment for the horse and rider; fitness and conditioning of the horse; basic schooling and education; handy schooling extras; rider fitness and preparation; feet and shoeing, and basic health care; the back-up crew; choosing and entering a ride; taking part in a ride and post-ride care; and prevention and treatment of injury. Essential information for everyone interested in having a go at endurance riding. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Valuable advice on how to avoid common problems and accidents associated with riding and keeping horses and ponies. Prepared in consultation with The British Horse Society's Safety Department. Hard hats and protective clothing Safer tack Handling tips, leading and tying up Riding out and road safety Learning how to fall Safety in the stable and field Lifting Advice on how to avoid common problems and accidents associated with riding and keeping horses and ponies. Prepared in consulatation with the British Horse Society Safety Department. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A guide to the practical aspects of keeping a pony at grass. Different pony types Feeding Health and well-being Exercise and fitness The seasons, benefits and problems Good and bad fields Basic land management Suitable rugs and headcollars Grooming Catching and safe handling Security A guide to the practical aspects of keeping a pony at grass. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Straightforward advice on stables and field shelters for horses and ponies. Stable types - old and new Selecting a suitable site Layout and size Stable fittings Tack rooms Maintenance Types of field shelter Field shelter construction and flooring Advice on stables and field shelters for horses and ponies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Vincer, Carole (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Previously published as Driving, the newly titled The Principles of Driving is the English translation of the GNEF's fully revised 7th edition - new text, illustrations, larger format, and now cased and jacketed. Germany has won more championship medals in equestrian competitions than any other country in the world. Their success in so many equine disciplines, including driving, must largely be due to their training systems, which are applauded the world over as being clear, logical and thorough. This progressive and systematic training programme covers everything from choosing and fitting of harness, to driving safely on the roads. Throughout the book there is great emphasis on safe training, so that drivers do not, through ignorance of correct harnessing or driving technique, cause suffering or injury to the horse or endanger other drivers or road users. All types of turnout are included, from singles, unicorns, tandems and randems to four- and six-in hands, but special emphasis is given to singles, and pairs, which remain the most popular turnouts among the majority of driving enthusiasts. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Learning to ride should be fun, progressive and constructive, but all too often children can be frightened or put off. Teaching them is not easy. This book offers advice, exercises, lesson plans, games and teaching tips designed to provide variety and sound instruction, plus a range of innovative ideas for making learning to ride an enjoyable, worthwhile and satisfying experience, even for the very young. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. If only horses could talk.- the truth, astonishingly, is that they do; and gifted healer Julie Dicker has been conversing with them for years. In What Horses Say, Devon-based Julie Dicker describes the process of healing and communication to writer Anna Clemence Mews. The result of which is a ground-breaking book that will open up new pathways in communication for horse lovers - and will appeal to anyone who wants to enrich their relationship with animals. Written with clarity, wisdom and compassion, and with a foreword by Joanna Lumley, it is impossible to read What Horses Say and not see horses, and indeed all animals, in a new and different light. Poignant case studies - backed up with factual corroboration by vets and other professionals - include incredible success stories where other avenues have failed. Even more intriguing is that the authors believe this art of deeper intuitive communication between horse and human is dormant in every individual. Developing it can transform the lives of animals in our care and bring incredible rewards for us and for them. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Kiernan, Lydia (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This book provides training advice for the show jumping horse and rider, whether starting from scratch or wishing to compete at higher levels. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A step-by-step guide to rug types and their uses, with advice on rollers, surcingles, and fastenings. This guide covers everything from measuring and fitting rugs to hoods and neck covers, and the care and storage of rugs. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…