Welcome to Gladstone Equine Book StoreGladstone Book Store is your source for terrific books on Horse Care, Riding, Training and Alternative and Complimentary Therapies. The Collection is divided into sections and each contains a group of great books to help you become a better rider or just make you more knowledgeable about your horse.
Our oversized, full color and laminated
Anatomy Charts
are brought to you direct from Gladstone Equine, as is Dan Sumerel's breakthrough book on horse training,
Finding The Magic,
and this Summer's featured book from Gladstone's new partner, Storey Publishing,
How To Think Like A Horse
Award-winning horse author Cherry Hill has written 25 books and over 1000 articles. Hill is also an internationally recognized instructor and horse trainer. This concise and witty book makes for a fun read as well as a useful one.
All of the other books on this page are provided by our partner,
Amazon.Com.
Alternative and Complimentary Therapies
Equine Massage, A Practical Guide
by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt. A Canadian Registered Massage Therapist who works on performance horses in all sports explains to owners and trainers how they can use massage to deal with injuries during training or competition. He covers anatomy and physiology, principles and concepts of massage, hydrotherapy, techniques and routines, kinesiology, stretching, check-ups, stress points specific to various sports, and keeping records. Highly illustrated with diagrams and step- by-step sequences of photographs. No bibliography. Spiral wire binding.
Healing Energies of Heat and Light
, by Charles T. McGee, M.D. Developed by mainstream medical doctors, this breakthrough healing and disease prevention system includes several recently discovered healing modalities including LED (light-emitting diode) devices that emit energy most people can feel that is similar to chi itself. Used concurrently, they have produced astounding healing responses through their synergistic interactions.
Stretch Exercises for Your Horse
by Karin Blignault. A professional human athlete would never expect to perform at full potential without a proper stretching warm–up, yet riders ask this of their horses all the time. In Stretch Exercises for Your Horse, occupational therapist and equestrian trainer Karin Blignault illustrates how the controlled stretching of muscles long used to enhance human athletic performance can also be applied to the horse to prevent injury, alleviate pain, and improve performance. The individual exercises are explained in detail, with clear instructions providing the basic anatomy and physiology of the muscles. A convenient, at–the–barn reference to help riders give their horses the perfect warm–up, featuring 124 color photos and drawings.
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Hunter Seat Equitation,
by George H. Morris. Morris (former Maclay and AHSA medal winner and member of the US Equestrian Team), employs the sound, sensible system he has evolved from the teachings of classical masters and from his own extensive experience. Precise, practical guide for ambitious students, trainers, and all aspiring equestrians. More than 150 instructional and action photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, OR.
Anne Kursinski's Riding and Jumping Clinic
, by Anne Kursinski. Anne Kursinski is one of the most admired -- and most successful -- riders in the world. While continuing to compete at the highest levels, Kursinski has also become one of the most sought-after instructors and clinicians in America. Now at last, this breakthrough book lays out in words and pictures the key elements of her riding techniques so that they can be studied and applied by any determined rider. Of special interest are Anne's secrets of analyzing jumper courses, and her strategies for riding them. Whether they aspire to ride hunters or jumpers or to compete in horsemanship over fences, Anne Kursinski's Riding And Jumping Clinic will improve readers' chances of success as it takes them, step-by-step, all the way from basic flatwork and dressage through jumping at every level.
Centered Riding,
by Sally Swift. Riders of all disciplines and at all levels will find Sally Swift’s techniques fun and easy, and will discover themselves capable of astonishing and exhilarating breakthroughs in performance. Riding instructors will find the text to be an invaluable tool in communicating many of the concepts that lie at the heart of good riding. Centered Riding is a book that will be read and reread for years to come, providing timeless counsel for horsemen and -women who seek to improve and refine their riding skills and their ability to communicate these skills to others. --Tad Coffin, Olympic Individual and Team Gold Medalist, Three-Day Event, 1976, Montreal
Grooming To Win,
by Susan E. Harris. The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horse mastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping or Western riding, or whether it's breeding, grooming or health care, Howell has a book to answer your needs. Get to know all the books in the Howell Equestrian Library; many are modern-day classics and have achieved the status of authoritative references in the estimation of those who ride, train and care for horses.
Reflections on Riding and Jumping: Winning Techniques for Serious Riders,
by William Steinkraus An Olympic athlete, winning hunter-jumper rider, horse trainer. Steinkraus is a wonderfully gifted writer and a great spokesperson for equestrianism. If you like to ride -- for pleasure or competition, this is an extremely useful book. It is not about hunter-jumper equitation, yet few people have looked better, or more natural, over oxers and obstacles of all kinds. It is not about horsemanship, yet Mr. Steinkraus knows horses, and shares this wonderful feeling-in-the-fingertips for the horse in every chapter of his book. You should read this book for what it offers: the chance to sit with a thoughtful and intuitive person who's fascinated by the relationship between a rider and a horse; and who can share his thoughts in a simple and engaging style.
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Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement,
by Susan E. Harris. The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping or Western riding, or whether it's breeding, grooming or health care, Howell has a book to answer your needs. Get to know all the books in the Howell Equestrian Library: many are modern-day classics and have achieved the status of authoritative references in the estimation of those who ride, train and care for horses.
Jumping Exercises for Horse and Rider,
by Linda Allen. Linda Allen has spent more than 35 years in the equestrian industry, training, riding, jumping, competing, and designing courses. In 101 JUMPING EXERCISES FOR HORSE & RIDER, she provides a logical and consistent series of exercises presented in a fun and appealing way, with clear arena maps and straightforward instructions. For each exercise, Linda covers set-up; how to ride the exercise; steps to make the exercise more difficult; what every successful rider should keep in mind while working; when to move on to the next step; and the benefits of the exercise.
Natural Horse-Man-Ship,
by Pat Parelli. Internationally known and respected as a horseman and clinician, Pat Parelli has helped thousands of riders understand and communicate with their horses through his Parelli Natural Horse-Man-Ship program. PNH offers riders achievable goals and measurable standards, no matter the discipline - English or western - or the activity - competitive or recreational. Pat's philosophies and concepts are based on a language of trust, leadership and respect, and a special bond between horse and human.
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Anatomical Chart Collection
Gladstone Equine has a comprehensive collection of laminated anatomical wall charts. These beautiful color charts illustrate general anatomy and specific anatomical systems and conditions. The cover the full spectrum of Equine Anatomy from basic surface and skeletal anatomy to specific sytems such as circulatory and reproductive to detailed conditions like foaling and laminitis. Every horse enthusiast will find something of interest here.
Horse Anatomy, A Coloring Atlas,
by Robert A. Kainer. This unique anatomy text contains 81 detailed drawings of parts of the horse, with accompanying descriptions. It invites the reader to color in the parts being described to provide a reinforced learning experience. The kids will love this book!
Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook
by James M. Giffin and Tom Gore. This best-selling reference has been completely revised and updated by two outstanding professionals who know how to communicate the veterinary information nonprofessionals need to maintain their horse's health. Doctors James Giffin and Tom Gore address such basic health-care and management issues as the latest medicines and immunizations, wounds, illnesses, parasites, nutrition and supplements, and reproduction. Just inside the covers, the horse owner can easily access the index of Signs and Symptoms, since responding quickly to an emergency can literally mean the life or death of a horse. Anyone who looks after a horse—whether owner, trainer or groom—can rely on this authoritative book to get them through emergencies and well as routine events.
Veterinary Notes For Horse Owners,
by Captain M. Horace Hayes, FRCVS. Since 1877, Captain M. Horace Hayes's Veterinary Notes for Horse Owners has been the standard work on equine health care, constantly up-dated to take account of greater knowledge of diseases and improved technological treatments. It now appears in its 18 edition, completely reviewed by leading authorities from around the world, with almost all of the chapters revised or completely rewritten, and with new illustrations. Extra chapters have been included to cover the developing subjects of Performance Analysis and Artificial Insemination.
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Book of Horses,
by Mordechai Siegal. Owners, breeders, trainers and health caregivers will find the UC Davis Book of Horses an indispensable reference. This single volume contains in-depth authoritative information concerning all aspects of equine health and well-being. This book addresses everything from the selection of a horse to breeding management to emergency medical procedures in an easy to understand, but not over-simplified style.
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