| BOOKS |
The books listed here are "must read" and "must have", in my opinion. The information in these
books goes far beyond the typical material found in your average horse book.
Health, Healing, and Preventive Maintenance
For the Good of the Horse - Mary Wanless
The Nature of Animal Healing - Martin Goldstein, DVM
Love, Miracles and Animal Healing by Allen Schoen, DVM
Hoof Care and Trimmming
Making Natural Hoof Care Work for You by Pete Ramey
A must-have book for the horse owner who wants to "go barefoot" with their horse.
Order at www.hoofrehab.com/
Riding - Seat, Position, Aids
For the Good of the Rider by Mary Wanless
Ride With Your Mind by Mary Wanless
Ride With Your Mind Essentials by Mary Wanless
Simplify Your Riding by Wendy Murdoch
Training and Equine Behavior
The Birdy Book by Deb Bennett - available at www.equinestudies.org
This is the defining book on horse behavior, and the instincts and emotions that influence horse
behavior. This book will forever transform your attitudes about why horses do what they do, and
how your perspectives and attitudes are so important in shaping the relationship between you
and your horse. The book is actually a CD-ROM that you read on your computer screen, with over
600 pages, including many photos and drawings.
True Horsemanship Through Feel by Bill Dorrance and Leslie Desmond
A Good Horse is Never a Bad Color by Mark Rashid
Life Lessons From a Ranch Horse by Mark Rashid
Riding in Lightness by Mark Russell
Dressage With Kyra by Kyra Kyrklund
Discovering Natural Horsemanship, A Beginner's Odyssey - by Tom Moates
www.tommoates.com/thebook.php
Discovering Natural Horsemanship chronicles one man’s obsession to get better with horses in a
gentle way. Author Tom Moates’s life and work were on a horseless path until serendipity brought
Niji, a sorrel gelding, into his life. Nothing has been the same since.
In his candid and plain-speaking style, Moates shares the honest highs and lows that come with
the territory of starting out in the Better Way with horses. Along the road, many well known
clinicians—including Harry Whitney, Bryan Neubert, Linda Parelli, John Lyons, and Ray Hunt—
generously tolerate his thirst for helpful information on getting better with horses, and Moates
works hard to share their wise words in this book, alongside his personal experiences attempting
to implement them.
books goes far beyond the typical material found in your average horse book.
Health, Healing, and Preventive Maintenance
For the Good of the Horse - Mary Wanless
The Nature of Animal Healing - Martin Goldstein, DVM
Love, Miracles and Animal Healing by Allen Schoen, DVM
Hoof Care and Trimmming
Making Natural Hoof Care Work for You by Pete Ramey
A must-have book for the horse owner who wants to "go barefoot" with their horse.
Order at www.hoofrehab.com/
Riding - Seat, Position, Aids
For the Good of the Rider by Mary Wanless
Ride With Your Mind by Mary Wanless
Ride With Your Mind Essentials by Mary Wanless
Simplify Your Riding by Wendy Murdoch
Training and Equine Behavior
The Birdy Book by Deb Bennett - available at www.equinestudies.org
This is the defining book on horse behavior, and the instincts and emotions that influence horse
behavior. This book will forever transform your attitudes about why horses do what they do, and
how your perspectives and attitudes are so important in shaping the relationship between you
and your horse. The book is actually a CD-ROM that you read on your computer screen, with over
600 pages, including many photos and drawings.
True Horsemanship Through Feel by Bill Dorrance and Leslie Desmond
A Good Horse is Never a Bad Color by Mark Rashid
Life Lessons From a Ranch Horse by Mark Rashid
Riding in Lightness by Mark Russell
Dressage With Kyra by Kyra Kyrklund
Discovering Natural Horsemanship, A Beginner's Odyssey - by Tom Moates
www.tommoates.com/thebook.php
Discovering Natural Horsemanship chronicles one man’s obsession to get better with horses in a
gentle way. Author Tom Moates’s life and work were on a horseless path until serendipity brought
Niji, a sorrel gelding, into his life. Nothing has been the same since.
In his candid and plain-speaking style, Moates shares the honest highs and lows that come with
the territory of starting out in the Better Way with horses. Along the road, many well known
clinicians—including Harry Whitney, Bryan Neubert, Linda Parelli, John Lyons, and Ray Hunt—
generously tolerate his thirst for helpful information on getting better with horses, and Moates
works hard to share their wise words in this book, alongside his personal experiences attempting
to implement them.
| WEB SITES |
Equine Health, Healing and Preventive Maintenance
www.ahvma.org/ - The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
www.amerdon.com/ - Amerdon makes "Rapid Response", a powerful supplement that addresses a
variety of chronic conditions, as well as injuries.
www.harmanyequine.com/ - Joyce Harman, DVM, a vet who incorporates complementary medicine
into her practice.
www.holistichorsekeeping.com/ - everything about how to keep your horse healthy, or help your
ailing horse. Books, articles, resources, and a FREE newsletter.
www.naturalhorse.com/ - Natural Horse Magazine.
www.a-b-c-plus.com/ - Advanced Biologicals, an equine nutritional supplement supplier
www.platinumperformance.com/ - Equine nutritional supplements
www.vitaroyal.com/ - Equine nutritional supplements, plus research on toxins and other other
health topics.
Riding - Seat, Position, Aids
www.mary-wanless.com/ - Instructor and author of several books, including "Ride With Your Mind."
Mary helps riders understand how to help their bodies achieve better effectiveness, security and
function on the horse.
www.equestrianeducation.org - Books and other tools to help riders find solutions to their riding
problems.
Training and Equine Behavior
www.markrashid.com/
www.eclectic-horseman.com/
www.equinestudies.org/ - Equine Studies Institute is a wonderful resource created by Dr. Deb
Bennett. "Dr. Deb" has a gift for opening our eyes to the inner workings of the horse's mind, and
by gaining a better understanding of this, we can experience a deeper and more harmonious
relationship with our equine partners. Much information on every topic relating to horses.
www.miraclemountain.com/ - Miracle Mountain Ranch is located in Jackson, California. They offer
excellent riding and training workshops throughout the year.
www.naturalhorsesupply.com/ - Along with offering a variety of tack and training equipment, you'll
find many excellent articles on horse training.
www.ttlt.com/ - The Trail Less Travelled, a magazine for thoughtful horsemen.
www.rayhunt.com - one of the best horse trainers ever.
www.wholehorsetraining.com/ - Based in Idaho, Nancy Camp offers training, rehabilitation, and
riding instruction.
www.centaurgenics.com/ - Rebekka and Mark Rhodes are based in the Reno area and offer a
variety of services to horse owners. Rebekka is an excellent trainer and instructor and Mark does
body work on horses and is a distributor of the wonderful Timberline Saddles.
www.harrywhitney.com/ - This is the person to go see if you have a problem with a horse, or if a
horse has a problem with you. This man truly loves all horses, and has not a speck of ego to get in
the way.
www.sustainabledressage.net/ - An excellent source of information on the hows and whys of good
dressage. Also discussions of training methods and equipment that are detrimental to the physical
and mental health of the horse.
www.timelesshorsemanship.com - web site of Ima Mary Dennis, a horse trainer with much the same
perspective as Harry Whitney and Bill Dorrance. The home page has an excellent summary of her
perspective on good horsemanship and what it means for both horse and human.
Hoof Care and Trimming
www.aanhcp.org/ - American Association of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners. It's a mouthful, but a
valuable resource for folks looking for a better understanding of their horse's feet. AANHCP trains
and certifies practitioners and maintains a list, sorted by state.
www.hoofrehab.com/ - Pete Ramey's web site. Excellent articles and information.
www.thehorseshoof.com/ - An extensive web site with many resources for horse folk wanting
information about hoof care; they also sell tools, books, hoof boots, homeopathic remedies, and
Dynamite supplements.
www.healthyhoof.com - Linda Cowles' site. Many good articles, photos, links, resources.
www.barefoothorse.com/
www.hopeforsoundness.com/
www.marthaolivo.com/
www.naturalhorsetrim.com/ - Trimming information, especially for foundered horses (Sect. 19).
Tack and Equipment
www.timberlinesaddlecompany.com/ - fit all your different horses with just one saddle, no
adjustments necessary!
www.reactorpanel.com - The adjustable, customizable ReactorPanel saddle lowers pressures on
horses by distributing the rider's weight over a pair of large, flexible panels.
www.aboutthehorse.com - Dave Genadek is a maker of custom western saddles. He also teaches
folks about saddle fit, through his video and clinics.
Used Books - Save Money on Books!
www.half.com
Horse Rescue
www.miraclehorse.com/avail.html
Equestrian Organizations
www.naturalhorsenevada.com - Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada
www.snhsa.org/ - Sierra Nevada Horse Show Association
www.bayequest.com/ - Bay Area Equestrian Network
www.snc-cds.com/ - Sierra Nevada Chapter of the California Dressage Society
www.california-dressage.org/ - California Dressage Society
www.ahvma.org/ - The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
www.amerdon.com/ - Amerdon makes "Rapid Response", a powerful supplement that addresses a
variety of chronic conditions, as well as injuries.
www.harmanyequine.com/ - Joyce Harman, DVM, a vet who incorporates complementary medicine
into her practice.
www.holistichorsekeeping.com/ - everything about how to keep your horse healthy, or help your
ailing horse. Books, articles, resources, and a FREE newsletter.
www.naturalhorse.com/ - Natural Horse Magazine.
www.a-b-c-plus.com/ - Advanced Biologicals, an equine nutritional supplement supplier
www.platinumperformance.com/ - Equine nutritional supplements
www.vitaroyal.com/ - Equine nutritional supplements, plus research on toxins and other other
health topics.
Riding - Seat, Position, Aids
www.mary-wanless.com/ - Instructor and author of several books, including "Ride With Your Mind."
Mary helps riders understand how to help their bodies achieve better effectiveness, security and
function on the horse.
www.equestrianeducation.org - Books and other tools to help riders find solutions to their riding
problems.
Training and Equine Behavior
www.markrashid.com/
www.eclectic-horseman.com/
www.equinestudies.org/ - Equine Studies Institute is a wonderful resource created by Dr. Deb
Bennett. "Dr. Deb" has a gift for opening our eyes to the inner workings of the horse's mind, and
by gaining a better understanding of this, we can experience a deeper and more harmonious
relationship with our equine partners. Much information on every topic relating to horses.
www.miraclemountain.com/ - Miracle Mountain Ranch is located in Jackson, California. They offer
excellent riding and training workshops throughout the year.
www.naturalhorsesupply.com/ - Along with offering a variety of tack and training equipment, you'll
find many excellent articles on horse training.
www.ttlt.com/ - The Trail Less Travelled, a magazine for thoughtful horsemen.
www.rayhunt.com - one of the best horse trainers ever.
www.wholehorsetraining.com/ - Based in Idaho, Nancy Camp offers training, rehabilitation, and
riding instruction.
www.centaurgenics.com/ - Rebekka and Mark Rhodes are based in the Reno area and offer a
variety of services to horse owners. Rebekka is an excellent trainer and instructor and Mark does
body work on horses and is a distributor of the wonderful Timberline Saddles.
www.harrywhitney.com/ - This is the person to go see if you have a problem with a horse, or if a
horse has a problem with you. This man truly loves all horses, and has not a speck of ego to get in
the way.
www.sustainabledressage.net/ - An excellent source of information on the hows and whys of good
dressage. Also discussions of training methods and equipment that are detrimental to the physical
and mental health of the horse.
www.timelesshorsemanship.com - web site of Ima Mary Dennis, a horse trainer with much the same
perspective as Harry Whitney and Bill Dorrance. The home page has an excellent summary of her
perspective on good horsemanship and what it means for both horse and human.
Hoof Care and Trimming
www.aanhcp.org/ - American Association of Natural Hoof Care Practitioners. It's a mouthful, but a
valuable resource for folks looking for a better understanding of their horse's feet. AANHCP trains
and certifies practitioners and maintains a list, sorted by state.
www.hoofrehab.com/ - Pete Ramey's web site. Excellent articles and information.
www.thehorseshoof.com/ - An extensive web site with many resources for horse folk wanting
information about hoof care; they also sell tools, books, hoof boots, homeopathic remedies, and
Dynamite supplements.
www.healthyhoof.com - Linda Cowles' site. Many good articles, photos, links, resources.
www.barefoothorse.com/
www.hopeforsoundness.com/
www.marthaolivo.com/
www.naturalhorsetrim.com/ - Trimming information, especially for foundered horses (Sect. 19).
Tack and Equipment
www.timberlinesaddlecompany.com/ - fit all your different horses with just one saddle, no
adjustments necessary!
www.reactorpanel.com - The adjustable, customizable ReactorPanel saddle lowers pressures on
horses by distributing the rider's weight over a pair of large, flexible panels.
www.aboutthehorse.com - Dave Genadek is a maker of custom western saddles. He also teaches
folks about saddle fit, through his video and clinics.
Used Books - Save Money on Books!
www.half.com
Horse Rescue
www.miraclehorse.com/avail.html
Equestrian Organizations
www.naturalhorsenevada.com - Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada
www.snhsa.org/ - Sierra Nevada Horse Show Association
www.bayequest.com/ - Bay Area Equestrian Network
www.snc-cds.com/ - Sierra Nevada Chapter of the California Dressage Society
www.california-dressage.org/ - California Dressage Society
| DVDs and VIDEOS |
American Horsemanship for Young and Old - Leslie Desmond -
www.lesliedesmond.com/index.php?id=71
Simplify Your Riding/Ride Like a Natural -
http://shop.murdochmethod.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=135
www.lesliedesmond.com/index.php?id=71
Simplify Your Riding/Ride Like a Natural -
http://shop.murdochmethod.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=135