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Bombproof Your Human by Tina Bettison

A horse's guide to teaching confident riding.
From the author that brought us the hugely successfull '100 ways' series comes this new addition. Each session in this book consists of a Thought for Your Human whcih you can make your goal and target for that week, with exercise notes on the back of each 'thought'.

Price: £5.99
Pageantry and Performance by Henry Dallal

The Household Cavalry in a celebration of pictures. A unique collection of photos from Henry Dallal who has been photographing the Houshold Cavalry for six years capturing every aspect of their unique daily lives. He has photgraphed the horses being trained and broken in, the well-rehearsed drills, then through to their ceremonial duties - whether it be at the Queen's Life Guard or escorting Her Majesty on State occasions. Henry's photgraphs also remind us that the Household Cavalry have excelled as a fighting force, ready and prepared for military action.

Contains over 180 photographs in black and white and colour, all spot laminated for an exceptional quality finish.

Price: £45.00
Led by the Grey by Peter DeCosemo

A novel by Peter DeCosemo.
On July 20, 1982, the IRA launched a car bomb attack on the guard. Four men and seven horses were killed. Led By The Grey opens in May 2007, twenty-five years after that attack, will histroy repeat itself? The event takes Freddy Hobbs, a teenager with a unique gift, from his home in Derbyshire and into contact with the British Household Cavalry and turns him into a very reluctant hero.

Price: £8.99
All 3 of the 100 Ways Books by Tina Bettison

You get
100 Ways to Live With a Horse Addict
100 Ways For a Horse To Train Its Human
and
100 Ways A Horse is Better Than a Man
RRP £3.99 each, you save £2.97 or 15%

These hilarious little books make fantastic gifts and are guaranteed to make you smile.

Price: £9.00
100 Ways A Horse Is Better Than A Man by Tina Bettison

Tina Bettison
A Hilarious book is the perfect gift for any horse loving woman!
"If your stallion is getting to be rather too much of a handful you can have his testicles removed to calm him down and make him more compliant. Men seem to object to this." Quote taken from the book.

Price: £3.99
100 Ways For A Horse To Train Its Human by Tina Bettison

This hilarious book will make a great gift for any horse mad person.
With examples we will have all encountered at some stage of our horsey lives you will finally understand what your horse is really saying when he stands on your foot or spooks at something he has seen 100 times before.

Price: £3.99
100 Ways To Live With A Horse Addict

Tina Bettison
How Addicts and Non-addicts can live in peace. Hilarious anecdotes for non-horsey 'other halves'.

Price: £3.99
Mary King Autobiography

Mary King is one of the most admired event riders, she did not come from a privileged background and money was tight. Her first pony was an old cast off from the local vicars children which gave her the will to succeed that drove her into the dangerous sport of 3 day Eventing.
She first competed at Badminton in 1985, had her first win there on King William in 1992 and her second on Star Appeal in 2000. In 2001 she had a terrible fall and broke her neck, but she was back competing again the following year.
This long awaited book will be fascinating and inspiring for all equestrian enthusiasts.

Price: £20.00
Paul Nicholls - Lucky Break - The Autobiography by Paul Nicholls

Lucky Break is a wonderful honest account of Paul Nicholls astonishing transformation from jockey to record-breaking champion trainer. This starts from his early childhood days of gymkhanas and pony racing through his years of torment when he was riding two stone below his natural weight. He turned to training in 1991 and soon made an impressive impact, coming runner up to then Champion Trainer Martin Pipe for several years, starting an intense rivalry between the two men. To date he has over 1700 winners over jumps including the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the past three years with Kauto Star, twice, and Denman and has been Champion Trainer since 2006. A compelling read and a must for any racing fan. Includes colour photographs and a forward by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Price: £20.00
The Exmoor Files by Liz Jones

RRP £12.00
Liz Jones (MAIL ON SUNDAY columnist) lived the perfect urban life. She had the immaculate Georgian townhouse, glamorous career, hob nobbing with celebrities, the Italian wardrobe and of course the younger novelist husband.
But then it all goes wrong, she finds out her husband has been having numerous affairs with younger, slimmer, dimmer women which leads her to discover that this life has never really made her happy, so she up and leaves, buys a wreck of a farmhouse in the unforgiving Exmoor national park which has stables and land, she then rescues an ex racehorse with dreams of riding bareback on the beach.
Unfortunately nothing is ever that simple when it comes to horses and this brutally honest and hilarious book is a fantastic read and a real heart warmer as Liz and her horse finally learn to love and trust again.
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Price: £7.00
Horse Bits and Pieces - Now £7.00 RRP: £9.99 by Sarah Widdicombe

The saying 'Don't judge a book by its cover' really and truly applies here, to look at this book is no Lipizzaner but its got bags of character.
Packed full of facts, myths and the utterly bizarre you can become the queen or king of trivia!
This book includes:
'Donkey Wisdom - Sitting backward on a donkey is a cure for snakebite or toothache.'
'Gypsy Wisdom - Gypsy gold does not chink and glitter, it gleams in the sun and neighs in the dark.'
'Cowboy Wisdom - Don't squat with your spurs on.'
'Laws rumoured to be true - In Marshalltown, Iowa, it is against the law for a horse to eat a fire hydrant'
'Trivia - Badminton horse trials Cross-Country day draws in crowds of 250,000, the largest for any paid-entry sports event in the UK.'
And so much more!
Now a bargain at £7.00 - RRP: £9.99

Price: £7.00
William Fox-Pitt - What Will Be the autobiography paperback

William Fox-Pitt was born into the eventing world, he tells his story right from the beginning when he won his first rosette at his local pony club gymkhana to the Beijing Olympics. William talks honestly and frankly about all the highs as well as the lows and in great depth about the sport he loves but which has killed several close friends. This paperback edition has been revised and updated to include his more recent events.

Price: £8.99
Badminton Revisited by Julian Seaman

Was £16.99
Written by Julian Seaman this book is the perfect cocktail of interesting facts and giggles. Badminton Horse Trials first took place 6 years before the author was born, he would soon grow up to be an autograph-hunting fan and later a competitor. In his first year his horse went lame, his second year he completed the dressage faze in the pouring rain in a coat he had made in his tailoring class at college, in his third he fell, he then fell off several more times and achieved immortality as part of the introductory clip on BBC’s grandstand. He writes expertly about the development of Badminton Horse Trials, the people, the fences and so much more. This is a must have book and will definitely inspire compulsive reading.

Price: £12.00
The Horse - A Celebration of Horses in Art by Rachel and Simon Barnes

This book is written for the horse lover and the art lover, it contains over 90 giant sized reproductions of some of the most iconic equestrian paintings which will absolutely delight the reader.
Written by siblings Rachel, who is an art historian who has worked as an art critic for the guardian and the independent newspapers, she is also a lecturer at the National Gallery and the Tate and has written a number of books on 19th century art, and Simon Barnes, who is the multi award winning chief sports writer of the times. He has written 15 books including the horsey life and how to be a bad bird watcher.
This book is 43cm x 36xm in size
"Take the famous equestrian portrait of Charles I by Anthony Van Dyck. It shows a very kingly sort of king, his grandeur and (quite literally) his stature set off by the majesty of his horse. But as a horseman, you notice the horses ears, turned back in annoyance, and the eye slightly rolled back. You notice also the long-levered bit and the rowelled spurs. It is clear that the horse has just received a sharp correction from spur or bit, and is not happy. Charles is painted as boss. It is abundantly clear that the horse is his servant, not his friend. He is the master. His subjects later cut off his head: his horse might have been pleased if someone merely cut off his hands." By Simon Barnes

Price: £25.00
Horses - The World of Horses by James Kerswell

Was £8.95 - Now £6.00
This colourful book explores all aspects of the world of horses, from the evolution of the first horse before man arrived on the scene to the breeding of the latest thoroughbred born to bear man in the race to reach the finishing line the victor.
Chapters include; choosing a suitable horse or pony; creating a home for your horse; selecting tack; grooming; exercise; training; breeding; health care and first aid.

Price: £6.00
British Horse and Pony Breeds by Clive Richardson

Price: £18.99
The International Horsemans Dictionary

An invaluable aid to understanding international equine terminology, with equivalent terms given in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. This dictionary covers a wide range of areas including breeds and breeding, stable management, saddlery, riding wear, equitation, jumping, dressage, driving and horse transport.

Price: £18.95
Wise Words and Country Ways by Ruth Binney

Have you ever wondered why a red sky at night is a shepherds delight? If eating your crusts will make your hair curl? Whether it really works to put white wine on a red wine stain?
The distillation of generations of life experience in one handy volume.

Price: £9.99
Race Courses by Donald Sommerville

Was £12.99
A definitive guide to all flat and national hunt courses in Britain. Includes full colour aerial photographs of each racecourse.
Published 1995

Price: £9.00
Quest for the Original Horse Whisperers by Russell Lyon

We all know the film The Horse Whisperer which heightened curiosity in the modern day Horse Whisperers such as Monty Roberts. But who were the Original Horse Whisperers, and the Secret Society of Horsemen? This book explores new and previously unpublished information about the Original Horse Whisperers derived from extensive research, including many letters and old notebooks.

Price: £16.99
On Drag Hunting by John Strawson

WAS £25.00
Drag-hunting may not be a substitute for the real thing, but it can be a lot of fun. This is the author's message as he draws on his own experience both when whipping-in with the 4th Hussars' pack of draghounds and later when he became Master of the Staff College Drag. A book written by a dedicated enthusiast for the love of horses and hounds, the sheer thrill of riding across country and the occasional catasrophe, but most importantly the overriding need to preserve the countryside itself.

Price: £20.00
The Horse in Husbandry by Jonathan Brown

Was 14.95
The rise and decline of horse power on the farm. Includes the origins of the breeds; improving the breeds; breeding and rearing farm horses; managing the horses; stabling; feeding; grooming; harnessing; yoking to the plough; shoeing and saddlery, and the horseman's year.

Price: £9.00
Cup of Comfort for Horse Lovers by Colleen Sell

In this new collection, meet more than fifty magnificent and dependable creatures and the peoples whose life theyve changed. A truly heart-warming read.

Price: £8.99
Celebrity Cook Book

Was £7.50- Now £4.95
Compiled by the British Horse Trials Support Group, this is a collection of recipes contributed by a varied selection of individuals from the world of British Horse Trials. Includes cocktails, starters, mains and desserts.

Price: £4.95
Ascot - The History by Sean Magee

This is the official history of the worlds most famous racecourse written with the co-operation of the Ascot Authority, the author had access to Royal Archives, Weatherbys and the Jockey Club.
A wonderfully readable guide, that takes you through its charming history, from when it was first established by Queen Anne in 1711. Includes all the best loved horses and jockeys including Eclipse, Nijinsky, Shergar, Dubai Millennium, Arkle and Brown Jack; Lester Piggott, Steve Donoghue, and Frankie Dettori.
Illustrated throughout with photographs, drawings and paintings, this is the book for all who love the Sport of Kings and Queens.

Price: £25.00
Alfresco Cuisine by Andrew and Hazel Armstrong

Was £5.99
For those that cook away from home and enjoy the combined delights of both travel and good food, this book is a MUST! Featuring over 100 recipes specially created for the outdoor cook with limited facilities, time or expertise. Essential for culinary greatness if you cook in a caravan, boat, tent - or even the back of a horsebox!

Price: £5.00
Foxgloves Field of View by Foxglove

Contains exerts taken from Foxgloves Field of View column in the West Sussex Gazette. Gives an insight into his down-to-earth country lifestyle, incorporating many facets of the natural world around him in the Sussex weald and downland. The everyday charm of the English countryside is observed with keen understanding and at times, a dry sense of humour. Some of the pressing issues at the time are mentioned, including the first countryside march in London and the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
Lovely colour photographs throughout.

Price: £22.00
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

A powerful story of the truest of friendships in the worst of wars, from the award-winning author Michael Morpurgo.

Price: £5.99
You Can Draw Dogs

Drawing dogs can be amazingly good fun. This book will help guide anyone, whether you are still drawing stick men or you are already using shading and textures.
Gladys Emerson Cook shows you step by step how to draw the perfect doggy, and then once you are ready illustrates different breeds to try as well as lots of squidgy puppies.

Price: £5.99
You Can Draw Cats

In this book you will find 194 drawings accompanied by expert advice to help you draw the perfect cat.
Gladys Emerson Cook clearly demonstrates the differences between breeds, age as well as some big cats!
Guaranteed to be good fun for any cat lover.

Price: £5.99
Travelling Ireland

This book has three stories to tell, the first being about the preparing of a pair of Morgan horses for a long distance drive and looking after them on their journey. The second story is about the people they met whilst on their travels and the reminders of the past relating sometimes to the countrys often tragic history and finally the account of the Irish carriage, often unique in design that has travelled the same roads in the past three centuries.
The book is illustrated by photographs, oil sketches and cartoons made by Malcolm Coward as well as reproductions of contemporary drawings, prints and paintings of carriages from the past.

Price: £25.00
Allen Book of Painting and Drawing Horses by Jennifer Bell

Jennifer Bell
Prize winning equestrian artist, Jennifer Bell, has produced a marvellously detailed book on how to understand the make and shape of horses and ponies in order to portray them with accuracy in sketches, paintings, pastel and crayon drawings.

Price: £5.95
Animals In War by Jilly Cooper

Jilly Cooper.
A passionate and moving account of the role of animals on the battlefields of the world.
A tribute to the animals of war.A vivid and unforgettable record of mans inhumanity to animals.

Price: £6.99
Bahnm Dictionary of Holistic Horse Medicine and Management by Keith Allison

Keith Allison
Draws on modern scientific and technical research and on historical references to provide a compendium of information on equine physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, common diseases and holistic veterinary therapies.

Price: £10.99
Dark Horses & Black Beauties - animals, women, a passion by Melissa Holbrook Pierson

Melissa Hobrook Pierson
Paper back edition. Explores the obsession and emotional attchment with horses and all things equine, in captivating prose

Price: £7.99
Double Deal by Jenny Pitman

Jenny Pitman

Price: £11.50
Draw Horses with Sam Savitt by Outlet

Sam Savitt
Sam Savitt is one of America's leading equestrian artists, in this book he shares his secrets and techniques and shows you how to draw parts of the horse, the horse in motion and variations of the horse.

Price: £16.95
Horse Miracles by Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger

Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger
An inspirational novelty paperback relaying stories of heroism from special and unique horses.
A heart warming book full of 50 miracles performed by our friend, The Horse.

Price: £7.99
Horses For Courses by Bryn Parry; Giles Catchpole

Was £19.99 // Now £15.00
Bryn Parry with Giles Catchpole
This hilarious and witty book includes some of the most common equestrian stereotypes in a whole new light. From the yard dog to flat and jump racing this book will have you in stitches.

Price: £15.00
Life Lessons From A Ranch Horse by Harry Whitney and Mark Rashid

Mark Rashid
How a teacher becomes a student and how challenges made Mark a better trainer. Individual chapters describe how to be non-confrontational, plan ahead, be patient, be persistent, be consistent and fix set backs and move on.
Later in the book these lessons are put into practice.

Price: £10.99
Lynwood Palmer - Equestrian Artist, Whip and Horseman by Robert Fountain and Neil Kennedy, Preface by Lord Derby

LYNWOOD PALMER
1868-1941
The story of how the son of a Lincolnshire vicar, ran away to America at the age of seventeen to work as a ranch hand, handsome cab master and show jumper, only to return to these shores to become one of Victorian-Edwardian Englands most acclaimed equestrian artists and a much consulted expert on equine foot lamenes. This authoritative, comprehensive and well researched new biography has been written by Robert Fountain, founder trustee of the British Sporting Art Trust and author of Traveling Ireland, 1000 Miles with Horse and Carriage, and Neil Kennedy, a retired adman, both of whom had family connections to the artist.
Palmers patrons include the King, Countess of Warwick, Lords Derby, Portland, Willoughby de Broke, Lonsdale, Londonderry, and Woolavington, as well as crossing the Atlantic to paint for rich American clients like Vanderbilt, and Marshall Field.
However his true passion was carriage-driving and, indeed, this was his personal method of transport in the 1930s when he frequently drove his beautifully restored and maintained coach and four, from his house in Heston to London.
Hard backed with 160 pages it has 92 coloured illustrations and 122 black and white including many hitherto unseen paintings from private collections and some fascinating photographs.

Price: £35.00
Monty Roberts- The Horses In My Life by Monty Roberts

Monty Roberts
This book is a celebration of his best loved horses. These are the stories of the horses he has learned the most from, or which have impressed him the most.
This collection of beautifully told tales form the unique horses that have touched Monty's heart, is topped off with fantastic colour photographs from quarter horses to thoroughbreds.

Price: £20.00
My Riding School Pony Logbook

Illustrated by Jennifer Bell
All about my favourite pony!
Keep a log of your riding school, your favoutite riding school pony and his friends. Your first lessons, competitions and much more.

Price: £5.99
Not quite a Horsewoman by Caroline Akril

Caroline Akrill
A gloriously witty catalogue of disasters, this book will capture the heart of everyone who has ever set foot in the stirrup.

Price: £5.95
Photographing And Videoing Horses Explained by Charles Mann

In this superbly illustrated, easy-to-follow book, you'll learn the basics of digital and film photography. Become skilled in producing and storing quality digital images and understand computer monitor resolution and colour management. Explore photograph manipulation and how to use Adobe Photoshop to improve pictures.

Price: £19.99
Poetry of Horses by Olwyn Way

Olwen Way
Approx 200 poems and extracts ranging from classical Greek to poets of today. Beautifully illustrated. (Paperback)

Price: £12.50
Racing Certainties

Was £16.99
A selection of racing articles, compiled by Brough Scott. Includes Desert Orchid refusing to take the easy way out, Carvill Hill and Arazi, Piggotts classic comeback, Scudamores retirement, and Steve Woods tragic death.
Relive the unique excitement, drama and unpredictability of racing in the words of the leading journalist and TV pundit.

Price: £13.00
The Faraway Horses by Buck Brannaman

Buck Brannaman.
The adventures and wisdom of one of Americas most renowned horseman.
This extremely readable book relives the life of Buck and his experiences, from a young lad to working with one of Americas top moviestars, Robert Redford on the set of the Horse Whisperer.

Price: £9.99
The Horse in The Ancient World by Ann Hyland

Ann Hyland

The author recounts the role of the horse in the ancient world, concentrating on the Near and Middle East and adjacent territories by working from archaeological, literary illustrative and historical sources. Will appeal to all interested in ancient civilisations as well as those interested in the horse.

Price: £20.00
The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans

The International bestseller in paperback.
Tells the story of Grace and her horse Pilgrim, both terribly injured after a riding accident. The horse is so traumatised by the accident that his behaviour changed dramatically. Then Graces mother hears about a whisperer, a man said to have the gift of healing trobled horses. They take a chance and set off to find him, not knowing that there lives will change for ever.

Price: £6.99
The Horses We Love, The Lessons We Learn by Tena Bastian

Tena Bastian
This book is a tribute to horses and a pleasure to read for any horse lover. With stories that will make you laugh and others that will make you cry. 22 stories, all of which meant to inspire you.

Price: £11.99
The Illustrated Wise Words & Country Ways by Ruth Binney

Ruth Binney
Full of fascinating old sayings, accompanied by why and when they came about as well as if they still apply today.
Black and white illustrations throughout.

Price: £7.99
Tickner's Horse and Hound by John Tickner

John Tickner
A selection of the best of the author's cartoons for Horse and Hound. Ideal gift book.

Price: £7.95
Watercolour For Starters by Paul Talbot Greaves

Paul Talbot-Greaves
A clear guide to painting in watercolour. With information on everything you need to get started.
Colour pictures throughout

Price: £12.99
Whispering Back- Tales From A Stable in the English Countryside by Nicole Golding, Adam Goodfellow, and Monty Roberts

Nicole Golding and Adam Goodfellow
Introduction by Monty Roberts
The authors run a stables in the Cotswolds and specialise in curing problem horses. It is never an easy task and often involves changing the habits of the owner as well as the horse.
The pair have travelled a long way to get to where they are today - but they have been united by a common passion. After a chance meeting with Monty Roberts, they gave up everything to live out their dreams and show that it is possible for ordinary people to become 'horse whisperers'.
Their world is extraordinary, particularly through their unusual methods of teaching, and as you meet the cast of characters, both animal and human, that surround them, you'll find it impossible not to be won over by their life that is unfortunately never as stable as it should be.

Price: £7.99
Words From The Countryman by Valerie Porter

Edited by Valerie Porter
A collection of some of the most fascinating, unusual and entertaining material from The Countryman magazine, a magazine with a long a prestigious history.
Includes letters from readers as well as articles and contributions from prime ministers as well as comedians.

Price: £12.99
You Can Draw Horses by Becky Hall

Martin Ursell
Revised by Glays Emerson Cook
Topics include proportion, anatomy, movement, sketching and materials.

Price: £5.99