Horse Sports category: 686 books

Tom Moates's life and work were on a horseless path until serendipity brought Niji, a sorrel gelding, into his life. In his candid and plainspoken style, Moates shares the honest highs and lows of starting out in the Better Way with horses. He works hard to follow the wise ways of many well-known...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to roller polo, with information on how to play the game, notable leagues and teams, history, and much more. An easy-to-read and interesting volume, "Spalding's Athletic Library - Official Roller Polo Guide" is highly recommended for both those...

François Baucher (1796-1863) was the center of one of the most famous controversies in the development of modern equitation. Baucher introduced the one tempi flying changes at the canter, but in nineteenth century France his circus performances and methods of haute école training were attacked. Attempts...

Better balance in the saddle, improved body control from head to toe, and increased influence with your seat are just a handful of the simple fixes offered in this straightforward training manual for jumping. Most of the suggestions provided require only a few minutes to learn and offer solutions for...

The Rodeo Guide for City Slickers is the book every urban visitor or international tourist will want to read before attending one of the more than 600 rodeos that are hosted across North America each year. At the heart of the book are concise and informative descriptions of each of the core...

First published in 1924, "Hunting Lays and Hunting Ways" is an extensive collection of poetry connected through the common theme of hunting. Masterfully encapsulating the various elements of hunting, these carefully-selected poems are highly recommended for those with a keen interest in this rural...

Charles de Kunffy retells the dramatic events of his privileged and turbulent young life. A European nobleman in the stormy years of World War II and the Hungarian Revolution perseveres to become a prominent equestrian. During the Soviet occupation, de Kunffy finds a life-saving island of tranquility...

Keeping horses sound, happy, and pain-free.

Die Kripo Kempten ist in hellem Aufruhr. Nach spektakulär gescheiterten Mordermittlungen soll ein neuer Hauptkommissar übernehmen – ein Niedersachse. Ein Skandal im traditionsbewussten Allgäu und denkbar schlechte Voraussetzungen für Eike Hansen. Sein erster Fall: Ein Mann soll von der Lechbrücke...

This small gem is a "how-to" book, stylishly written and with great humor, for foxhunters. Gone Away discusses every aspect of foxhunting—all in a simple and easy-to-read format. A pure joy to read, it is filled with quotable quotes, pure hunting sense, and heartwarming vignettes.

Hackamore horsemen have been around a long time. The Spanish Vaqueros were using them to train colts 400 years ago. Working a branding near Baird, Texas, I watched young horses in manila hackamores being schooled to work cattle. It puts a soft handle on young horses. Here's a look at how to start a youngster in a rope hackamore.

True to the Line is Adrian Dangar’s recollections of his life at the sharp end of hunting, during which he was Master and huntsman of three very different hunts in three unique regions of England – Dartmoor, Leicestershire and North Yorkshire. During this time the author came into close contact...

Dressage Masters takes the reader into four of the greatest training stables in Europe. The master instructors express their philosophies and practices with regard to training horses and riders, and the state of dressage in the United States and elsewhere in the world. They also share fascinating and...

RISE tells the true story and remarkable journey of two time Olympian and 4 time Pan AM medalist Jessica Phoenix.  “This is a story about trial and triumph. It’s about a small-town girl with big dreams and the faith to realize them. It’s about fighting through life-threatening injuries...