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Natural Horse Care The Right Way
By Dr Ann Nyland

Ann Nyland could have titled this book ‘Myth Busting Natural Horse Care’ because that’s exactly what it does. If you’ve been using natural or alternative supplements, then you really must read this book. It reveals the truth about many natural products such as apple cider vinegar, garlic, sulphur, herbal wormers, copper, along with many other herbs, minerals and feeds we are using. The contents of this book are backed up by an incredible amount of research with the sources listed in the 21 page bibliography and 17 pages of end notes!

The great thing about this book is it also supplies evidence for the usefulness of some natural minerals and herbs, and discusses the benefits of having our horses barefoot, bitless and treeless.

Read a more detailed review here.

$25.00 + $3 postage

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Horse and Donkey Worms and Worming is a new book by Dr. Ann Nyland - 122 pages of up to date info on worming.

"A clear easy-to-understand guide to horse and donkey worms and wormers. Although written in easy language for the layperson, the book is heavily referenced to scientific academic journals. Today, the problem worm is the small strongyle yet the vast majority of advice given today for worming horses is still aimed at the
old regimens suited for eradicating the large strongyle. Rotation is no longer advocated by equine parasitologists.

The book cuts through the claims about worming products, both chemical and natural /
herbal, and presents the scientific evidence. When to worm, resistance, rotational wormings, harrowing, are all covered in this book."

Read an excerpt from the book here.

$24.95 + $3 postage

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The Art of Horsemanship:
Xenephon and other classical writers
by Dr. Ann Nyland

This is a new english translation by Dr. Nyland who is a classical greek scholar at the University of New England, Australia. Xenephon was an ancient Greek soldier who lived from around 430-354 BC. His 'Art of Horsemanship' is his work on selecting and educating horses when there were no iron shoes or treed saddles (sadly bits were already in use).
His writings document the simple phiosophies we could all do to remember and he is known as one of the first 'natural' horsemen who was gentle in his ways and wrote about 40 books in all.
I found it an interesting read - showing where horsemanship came from in relation to the use of horses for war primarily, and how Xenephon's observations of horses caused him to develop a skilled and respectful method of training.

$23 (on sale) + $2 postage
RRP $25

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Managing Horses on Small Properties
by Jane Myers
Although first published in 2005, this comprehensive horse and land management book is an excellent reference for setting up and maintaining small to medium sized horse properties.
It covers the basics of horse care for Australian and New Zealand horse owners with a good guide to property selection, design and management with an excellent section on fencing, trees and plants.
It also has some very useful info on yards, arena and stable designs.
The grazing systems suggested could be updated to include the track system which if used correctly (such as for a firebreak, surfaced laneway or sacrifice area, would fit in with the principles of good land and horse management the author aims to educate people in.
This book is a handy reference for working towards having a sustainable property that provides for your horses and looks after the environment.

$49 with Free postage (special offer for March)

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The Key To Calm Healthy Horses
by Jenny Patterson

Jenny says:
"Change your thinking from ‘Getting Your Horse Right” to “Getting it Right for Your Horse” This seems to be a never ending project for many people. It is very easy to spend a lot of money trying a lot of different things and never quite get there. The key is to understand whether you are just temporarily relieving symptoms or whether you are really fixing the root cause of the problem. Don't waste years battling 'stuff' with your horse that is only due to the very grass he's eating!

The good news is more and more people are getting things ‘right’ for their horse. Their horse’s true personality emerges! They can be consistent all year round. They can be energetic and well behaved and they can cope with the pressure of competitions, strange places or race-day."

This little gem of a book explains how to 'Get it Right for Your Horse'. It covers feeding, exercise, tack and training - explaining how all those things inter-relate. Most importantly this book explains what symptoms may indicate your horse is not quite right yet.

$26.00 + $3 postage

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Through The Eyes of The Horse
by Carlos Tabernaberri

This is a little book that's big on wisdom. Packed into its 144 pages are all of Carlos' philosophies on horses which for me rang true - at last, someone has written from the heart and from the horse's perspective. To read more of this review - click here.

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$39.00 + $4 postage

144 pages

Zen Connection With Horses
by Jenny Pearce

A practical guide to inter-species communication.

This is the printed version of book and audio CD set that will take you to another higher level as a horseman or horsewoman.

It brings you to a deep and profound connectedness to your horse that will bring joy to both them and you.

Read a comprehensive review here.

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$50.00 (includes CD)
+ $3 postage

122 pages

Expands on the communication aspects of Bobbies Diaries (below).

E - Books

Bobbie's Diaries
by Jenny Pearce

The book that shows you how to hear your horse in an extraordinary way and how to use that to get the results of a confident and gifted rider.
This book isn't about what Jenny can do with horses - it's about what YOU can do with horses - when you listen to them in this simple, practical and yet extraordinary way.
Advanced riders or enthusiastic beginners, you will be amazed at what you can achieve and how fast it will happen.

Read this book one day, connect with your horse and make progress the next time you ride.
Practice the philosophy and techniques and the sky's the limit! Your horse will love you for reading this book.

To read more of this review - click here.

$29.95

Over 200 pages.

This book is a horse/human training book, not just a diary - highly recommended!

Horsonality - Equine Behaviour Insights
by Andy Beck

This book is the result of 16 years of research into naturally occurring equine behavior.

The basis for these behaviors are investigated and their implications for horse ownership and keeping, and the design of supportive management systems, are discussed in detail.

Horsonality, the revised 3rd edition of the book, has recently been completely updated, and contains a large number of original photographs from the research archive, plus illustrations.

Almost 200 pages.

$24.95

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