Research Guides: Equestrian Science: Books and eBooks

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Recommended Books and eBooks

Physical Books

101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse and Handler by Cherry Hill
Call Number: East Campus Stacks SF287.H536 2012

ISBN: 9781612120522

Publication Date: 2012-05-08

Ground training is the key to safe, successful riding and a strong bond between horse and rider. In 101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse & Handler, best-selling equestrian author Cherry Hill offers a comprehensive series of exercises that cover every aspect of ground training, from haltering to driving, from turning to transitions, from backing to body languages.
Horse Anatomy for Performance by Gillian Higgins
Call Number: East Campus Stacks SF765.H53 2012

ISBN: 9781446300961

Publication Date: 2012-04-27

Examine the anatomy of a horse from an entirely different perspective with this intriguing and original explanation of the 11 internal body systems painted on the outside to explain everything on the inside. Gillian Higgins turns her trademark technique of painting internal diagrams directly onto live horses to show how all the systems work together to affect performance and reduce the risk of injury.
55 Corrective Exercises for Horses by Jec Aristotle Ballou
Call Number: East Campus Stacks SF287.B25 2018

ISBN: 9781570768675

Publication Date: 2018-06-05
The Balanced Horse by Sylvia Loch
Call Number: East Campus Stacks SF309.5.L624 2013

ISBN: 9781570766220

Publication Date: 2013-06-07

"Inspired by the time-honored traditions of the Classical World, Sylvia's desire to protect the horse is reflected in her training methods, which concentrate on a balanced seat and quiet aiding. She abhors the use of force and gadgetry in the schooling of horses and believes that classical riding is the best way forward for all the disciplines."--Page 4 of cover.
Understanding the horse's teeth and mouth by Peffers, Andy
Call Number: East Campus Stacks SF959.M66 2016

ISBN: 9781908809520

Publication Date: 2016

Over thousands of years the horse's teeth have evolved to be hard-wearing and efficient in biting through plant material and grinding food to make it digestible. However, man's domestication of the horse has resulted in numerous potential problems in this area, with ill-fitting bits and inappropriate diet, as well as natural factors such as disease, parasites and old age all posing potential hazards. Understanding the Horse's Teeth and Mouth explains in accessible terms what equine dental care involves, why good dental care is important for the horse and how oral conditions can affect not only the way the horse eats, but also its health, behaviour and movement."-- Provided by publisher
The First 51 Barrel Racing Exercises to Develop a Champion by Heather Smith
Call Number: East Campus Stacks SF296.B35 S65 2014

ISBN: 9780692205464

Publication Date: 2014-05-01
History and Romance of the Horse by Arthur Vernon; Ernest John Donnelly (Illustrator)
Call Number: East Campus Stacks SF283.V4 2014

ISBN: 9780486493848

Publication Date: 2014-02-20

"This sweeping, illustrated panorama of horse-related history and lore will appeal to readers of all ages. Starting with the miniature Eohippus, the work follows the evolution of the horse through Greek mythology, the Middle Ages, the American West, and beyond, profiling race horses, working and war horses, and much more"-- Provided by publisher
Dressage Seat by Anja Beran
Call Number: East Campus Stacks SF309.5.B466 2017

ISBN: 9781570767937

Publication Date: 2017-07-04
The Compton Cowboys by Walter Thompson-Hernandez
Call Number: East Campus New GV 1833.5 .T48 2020

ISBN: 9780062910608

Publication Date: 2020-04-28

The Compton Cowboys is a story about trauma and transformation, race and identity, compassion, and ultimately, belonging. Walter Thompson-Hernández paints a unique and unexpected portrait of this city, pushing back against stereotypes to reveal an urban community in all its complexity, tragedy, and triumph.
Horse Housing by Richard Klimesh; Cherry Hill
Call Number: East Campus Stacks TH4930.K49 2002

ISBN: 1570762163

Publication Date: 2002-08-01
Horse Stable and Riding Arena Design by Eileen Fabian Wheeler
Call Number: East Campus Stacks TH4930.W54 2006

ISBN: 0813828597

Publication Date: 2006-01-18

"Horse Stable and Riding Arena Design is a one-stop source for sound engineering-based design information. This book will provide you with knowledge to aid you in designing facilities that are optimal for horse well-being and human convenience. It is a book for anyone interested in appropriate housing and care of horses."--BOOK JACKET. EBook copy also available.

eBooks

A Geography of Horse-Riding by Cheryl Nosworthy
ISBN: 9781443843355

Publication Date: 2013-02-01

This book presents an in-depth, qualitative exploration of the practice of horse-riding by “disabled” and “non-disabled” riders and their horses.
Horse Welfare, Use Not Abuse by Christopher Hall
ISBN: 9781849951630

Publication Date: 2015-08-07

This book is dedicated to the protection of horses, ponies and donkeys, and is based on first-hand international experience from a lifetime spent with horses.
Adams and Stashak's Lameness in Horses by Gary M. Baxter (Editor)
ISBN: 9781119276715

Publication Date: 2020-05-12

"This new edition of the go-to resource for equine lameness features updates throughout and more in-depth information on objective lameness assessment, sports medicine, rehabilitation, treatment options, and advanced imaging. With contributions from the world's leading authorities on the subject, the book covers functional anatomy, examination, imaging, lameness of the distal limb, proximal limb, and axial skeleton, principles of musculoskeletal disease, therapies, occupation-related conditions, lameness in young horses, and farriery."
Equine Behaviour in Mind by Suzanne Rogers
ISBN: 9781789180077

Publication Date: 2018-11-15

Intended for people who work with horses and for owners who want to learn more, Equine Behaviour in Mind provides ideas for practical ways that changes can be incorporated into daily interactions with horses.
Nutritional Management of Equine Diseases and Special Cases by Bryan M. Waldridge (Editor)
ISBN: 9781119191926

Publication Date: 2017-02-13

Nutritional Management of Equine Diseases and Special Cases offers a concise, easy-to-comprehend text for equine veterinarians with questions about commonly encountered nutritional problems.
The Mind of the Horse by Michel-Antoine Leblanc; Giselle Weiss (Translator)
ISBN: 9780674724969

Publication Date: 2013-11-04

In The Mind of the Horse, Michel-Antoine Leblanc presents an encyclopedic synthesis of scientific knowledge about equine behavior and cognition, providing experts and enthusiasts alike with an up-to-date understanding of how horses perceive, think about, and adapt to their physical and social worlds.
Horses by Adolfo Paz-Silva
ISBN: 9781631175602

Publication Date: 2014-06-01

Horses: Breeding, Health Disorders and Effects on Performance and Behavior
The Western Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book by Joyce Harman; Susan E. Harris (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781570767562

Publication Date: 2015-05-10

In this most thorough, comprehensive book, Dr. Harman, veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert, educates the reader about the horse's conformation; particularly the shape of the back, withers, ribs, and shoulders; saddle construction; the tree, bars, seat, skirts, fleece, gullet, and stirrups; and the rider's conformation.
Equine Ophthalmology by Brian C. Gilger (Editor)
ISBN: 9781119047858

Publication Date: 2016-10-31
A Practical Guide to Equine Radiography by Gabriel Manso Díaz; Javier López-Sanromán; Renate Weller
ISBN: 9781789180145

Publication Date: 2019-02-28

A Practical Guide to Equine Radiography is designed to accompany the clinical veterinarian either within a hospital setting or out in the field. The handbook offers an informative step-by-step guide to obtaining high quality radiographs, consistently.
Biotechnology of Animal Reproduction by Marcelo Marcondes Seneda (Editor); Katia Cristina Silva-Santos (Editor); Luciana Simões Rafagnin Marinho (Editor)
ISBN: 9781634847452

Publication Date: 2016-01-01

This book is an attempt at fulfilling the need for information about the scientific and, most importantly, applied aspects of animal reproduction. Considering the importance of many species that need assisted reproductive technologies, the authors covered the most studied models, including cattle, horses, sheep and others.
Horse Nations by Peter Mitchell
ISBN: 9780198703839

Publication Date: 2015-05-26

Horse Nations provides the first wide-ranging and up-to-date synthesis of the impact of the horse on the Indigenous societies of North and South America, southern Africa, and Australasia following its introduction as a result of European contact post-1492.
The Horse Lover by H. Alan Day; Lynn Wiese Sneyd; Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9780803253353

Publication Date: 2014-03-01
Horses in Society by Margaret E. Derry
ISBN: 9780802091123

Publication Date: 2006-07-16

Before crude oil and the combustion engine, the industrialized world relied on a different kind of power – the power of the horse. Horses in Society is the story of horse production in the United States, Britain, and Canada at the height of the species'usefulness, the late nineteenth and early twentieth-century. Margaret E. Derry shows how horse breeding practices used during this period to heighten the value of the animals in the marketplace incorporated a intriguing cross section of influences, including Mendelism, eugenics, and Darwinism.
Trainer Training: 100 tips for the professional horse trainer by Keith Hosman
Call Number: East Campus SF 287 .H67 2021

ISBN: 9798746776334

Publication Date: 2021-05-04