Horse Photographic & Picture Guides

Books / Photographic & Picture Guides

No 1 Manes and Tails

Valerie Watson
A step-by-step guide to the art of trimming and plaiting manes and tails

Price: £4.95
No 2 Trimming and Clipping Threshold Picture Guide

Valerie Watson
Trimming the head and legs, the clipping machine, how to clip and the different types, safety. Over 55 colour illustrations

Price: £4.95
No 3 Boots and Bandages Threshold Picture Guide

Jane Holderness Rodham
Over-reach boots, fetlock boots, competition boots, travelling boots, knee caps and hock boots. Different types of bandage. How to bandage a tail. How to bandage injured knees, hock or foot. Sewing and taping competition bandages and care and storage

Price: £4.95
No 4 Fitting Tack - Threshold Picture Guide by Jane Holderness-Roddam and Carole Vincer

Jane Holderness-Rodham
A step by step guide to correct tack fitting, with advice on common problems and how to avoid them. Covers headcollars, halters, bridles and bits, nosebands, saddles, girths, numnahs, martingales, breastplates, breast girths, cruppers, lungeing equipment and care of tack

Price: £4.95
No 5 Rugs and Rollers - Threshold Picture Guide

Jane Holderness-Rodham
Guide to rug types and their uses, with advice on rollers, surcingles and fasteners

Price: £4.95
No 6 Colours and Markings - Threshold Picture Guide

Jane Holderness-Rodham
How to recognise the points, variations of colour, head, leg and body markings, natural distinguishing features, bramnds, freeze marks, hoof marks and how to register identity

Price: £4.95
No 7 Making Your Own Jumps - Threshold Picture Guide

Mary Gordon Watson
A step by step guide to building your own show jumps and cross-country fences. Includes tools and maintenance and gives examples of a jumping course plan

Price: £4.95
No 8 Field Management - Threshold Picture Guide by Mary Gordon-Watson and Carole Vincer

Mary Gordon Watson
Guide to poisonous plants, palatable grasses and herbs, field care, fencing, gates, haymaking
shelters and water.

Price: £4.95
No 9 Beds and Bedding - Threshold Picture Guide by Mary Gordon Watson and Carole Vincer

Mary Gordon Watson
Over 75 colour pictures. Covers floors, drainage, types of bedding, mucking out, tools, muck heaps, storage of bedding, hygiene and safety in the stable

Price: £4.95
No 10 Feeds and Feeding - Threshold Picture Guide

Mary Gordon Watson
A guide to horse and pony feedstuffs, and straightforward advice on feeding horses and ponies, whether kept at grass or stabled.

Price: £4.95
No 11 Preparing for a show

Jane Holderness-Roddam
All the tips from an expert! Choosing classes, trimming and clipping, plaiting and pulling, tack, travelling, riders clothes, arriving, competing.

Price: £4.95
No 12 First Aid - Threshold Picture Guide by Jane Holderness-Roddam, Carole Vincer, and Peter S. Haster

Jane Holderness-Rodham
Straightforward advice on how to cope with common injuries and ailments, when to call the vet, and what to do before the vet arrives.

Price: £4.95
No 13 Stables and Shelters - Theshold Picture Guide

Toni WebberStable types. layout and size, flooring and walls, doors, windows, fittings, stores, tackroom, maintenance and field shelters

Price: £4.95
No 14 Safety - Theshold Picture Guide

Toni Webber
Valuable tips to keep you and your horse safe - hats, protective clothing, saddlery and tack, stable and field safety, handling tips, road safety, learning how to fall and lifting.

Price: £4.95
No 15 Mouths and Bits - Threshold Picture Guide

Toni Webber
Full of facts about the horse's mouth - ageing and dental care, bits and bitting, evolution and anatomy, tongue, ageing. Bits include snaffle and curb, pelham and gag, bitless bridles and there is a section on problems.

Price: £4.95
No 16 Feet and Shoes - Theshold Picture Guide

Toni Webber - Farriery consultant: Simon Curtis FWCF
A step-by-step guide to the horse's foot and the principles of correct shoeing. Evolution and anatomy , foot balance and shoeing, types of shoe, studs, care of feet, laminitis and other problems including faulty shoes

Price: £4.95
No 17 Basic Coursebuilding - Theshold Picture Guide

Maureen Summers
How to plan safe and jumpable courses. Essential for Riding Club and Pony Club branches, or just for setting up a few jumps at home. Includes advice on size/stride of horse and handy tables of distance

Price: £4.95
No 18 Jumping Cross Country Fences - Threshold Picture Guide

Jane Wallace
Tack and Equipment, safety, walking the course, start and first fence, rhythm, balance and impulsion . Covers 18 different types of fences

Price: £4.95
No 19 Conformation - Threshold Picture Guide

Pegotty Henriques
Acquire and 'eye for a horse' with this simple guide. Proportion, head, topline, behind the saddle, underneath, shoulders, legs, hocks, feet, musculature, condition, action, pace and ride.

Price: £4.95
No 20 Rider's Aids

Pegotty Henriques
A guide to clear and logical understanding of the aids used when riding, which will improve riding skills and promote harmony between horse and rider.

Price: £4.95
No 21 Grooming - Threshold Picture Guide

Susan McBane
How to groom your horse to perfection and make him look a picture of health. Grooming kits, quartering, full groom, wisping, banging, mud, shampooing and setting fair.

Price: £4.95
No 22 Outdoor Pony - Threshold Picture Guide by Susan McBane and Carole Vincer

Susan McBane
Pony types, suitable fields, seasons, health, pasture care, feeding, rugs, grooming, catching exercise and security.

Price: £4.95
No 23 Flatwork Exercises - Threshold Picture Guide

Jane Wallace
Progressive schooling exercises for suppleness, balance, strength and agility. Paces, transitions, half-halts, circles, serpentines, leg-yield, shoulder in/out, counter-canter, halts and rein-back.

Price: £4.95
No 24 Show Jumping

Jane Wallace
How to ride without knock-downs and refusals, over spreads, parallels, triple bars, uprights, stiles, doubles and combinations.

Price: £4.95
No 25 Solving Flatwork Problems

Jane Wallace.
How to correct everyday schooling problems from laziness, tenseness and excitability to crookedness, leaning one sidedness and shying.

Price: £4.95
No 26 Poles and Gridwork

Jane Wallace
Progressive School exercises for suppleness and jumping skills in horse and rider. Covering single pole, canter poles on a circle, cantering over a small fence, simple grids, bounces and jumping on the angle.

Price: £4.99
No 27 Herbs for Horses

Jenny Morgan.
A guide to the preparation and use of safe and effective herbal remedies, introduction by a vet, infusions, decoctions, cream, poultices, compresses, oils, herbal hints and tips.

Price: £4.95
No 28 Starting To Drive

An easy to follow guide to safe harnessing, putting to and basic driving technique
Illustrations throughout

Price: £4.95
No 29 Dressage Test Technique

Judy Harvey.
A wonderful little book that can help with your training preparation and mental rehearsal for any dressage test. Also helps with analysing the judges comments.

Price: £4.95
No 30 Mounted Games

Toni Webber.
How to organise, and how to win! The ideal pony, training pony and rider, special skills, vaulting, neck reining, speed and prcision, making equipment, tack and clothing.

Price: £4.95
No 31 Solving Cross-Counrty Problems

Jane Wallace.
Guide to help with lost confidence, starting refusing, running out, turning, water, falling, pulling.

Price: £4.95
No 32 Improving the Riders Position

Joni Bentley.
How to achieve a poised affective riding position, weight distribution, alignment, leg position, tension, contact.

Price: £4.95
No 33 Solving Show jumping problems

Jane Wallace.
Eradicate your jumping faults! No more refusing, spooking, shying, rushing, running out, faulty turns, backing off, pulling or time penalties.

Price: £4.95
No 34 Driving questions Answers

Sallie Walrond.
Advice on vehicles and solutions to common problems, vehicles, napping, traffic, standing still, pulling, showing, eventing.

Price: £4.95
No 35 Natural Remedies

Chris Day BVetMed MRCVS VetMFHom.
Selection and safe use of natural remedies including homeopathy, herbs, oils, tissue salts and bach flower remedies.
For use on abscesses, arthritis, colic, coughs. foot problems, laminitis, mudfever, ringworm, saddle sores, splints sprains, sweet itch and windgalls.

Price: £4.95
No 36 Lungeing

Judy Harvey.
A guide covering holding the lunge, Lungeing a young horse, problems and solutuions, working over poles and jumps, side-reins, advanced work.

Price: £4.95
No 37 Driving Do's and Don'ts

Sally Walrond.
More gems on harness fitting, vehicle maintenance, rein handling, driving on the road, plus tips on classes.

Price: £4.95
No 38 Massage for Horses

Mary Bromiley.
How to apply simple massage techniques to enhance your horse's performance, health and well being. Covers surface anatomy, various different massage techniques and uses and exercises for strengthening the hands.

Price: £4.95
No 39 Schooling Principles

Micheal Stevens.
How to produce a supple, well-schooled horse or pony. Including relaxation, balance, regularity, energy versus impulsion, bending and suppleness, straightness, contact and collection.

Price: £4.95
No 40 Aromatherapy

Caroline Ingraham EEA
How to use essential oils for common ailments and management problems in horses and ponies, selection, doses, applications, behavioural problems, first aid, skin problems, oils for travelling, quick reference charts and tables.

Price: £4.95
No 41 Starting Endurance Riding by Clare Wilde and Carole Vincer

Clare Wilde.
Equipment, conditioning, schooling, feet, health care, back up crew, entering a ride, post ride care.

Price: £4.95
No 42 Better riding through exercise

Linda Pearce.
How to improve position and effectiveness through exercises and stretches specifically designed for riders. Why exercise? common problems, flexibility programme, strength programme, aerobic conditioning, diet exercises to avoid.

Price: £4.95
No 43 Functional Anatomy

Dr Chris Colles.
For all students and horse and pony owners, this stunningly colourful reference by one of Britains foremost equine veterinary surgeons explains the horses anatomy and physiology with the use of detailed diagrams covering all parts of the horse.

Price: £4.95
No 44 Homeopathy

Chris Day.
A guide to choosing and using homeopathy remedies for a wide range of common ailments and first aid. Includes Materia Medica of useful remedies for horses, with notes on dosages and administration.

Price: £4.95
No 45 Traditional Shiatsu

Sue Hix.
An introduction to the traditional Oriental therapy known as Shiatsu, an ancient method of hands-on healing which can be successfully applied to horses.

Price: £4.95
No 46 Riding Western

Cherry Hill.
An introduction to Western-style riding, all you need to get started and into that western saddle. Colour guide to breeds and gaits, saddlery and dress, rider position and aids, ridden exercises and classes.

Price: £4.95
No 47 Practical Horse Whispering by Perry Wood and Carole Vincer

Perry Wood

Easy to use horse-whispering techniques and principles that can help you develop better bonds with horses

Price: £4.95
No 48 Caring for Older Horse and Ponies

Susan McBane.
Valuable advice on caring for your older horse. Includes how they age, habit changes, health conditions, complementary therapies and the obedience of the older equine.

Price: £4.95
No 49 Bombproofing Tips - Threshold Picture Guide

Perry Wood
Includes understanding the horse's nature. Basic riding skills, leading skills, how to de-sensitize your horse and riding past objects of fear - such as tractors, bikes, traffic etc. Also covers reward and punishment, dealing with loud sounds, animals, children and "Strange" objects.

Price: £4.95
No 50 Easy Handling

Improve your horses manners.
How to lead, catch, load tie up and much more.
Train your horse to respect your space and how to deal with kicking and biting.

Price: £4.95
No 51 Riding The Problem Horse

Perry Wood
How to cope with bucking, rearing, shying, jogging and other common riding problems.

Price: £4.95
No 52 Worms And Worming

Russel Lyon BVM&S, MRCVS
An easy to understand guide to internal parasites in horses and the intelligent use of worming treatments to control them. Includes veterinary advice on common type of parasite, how to tell if your horse/pony has worms, worming programmes and various treatments, golden rules for worming, how to administer wormers and practical tips on worm prevention.
Full colour illustrations throughout

Price: £4.95
No 53 Side-Saddle - Threshold Picture Guide

Jane Pryor
An illustrated introduction to the elegant art of side-saddle riding. Includes topics such as type of horse or pony, saddles and saddle fitting, girths and stirrups, what to wear and when to wear it, mounting and dismounting, the riders postition, the riders aids and jumping.

Price: £4.95
No 54 Lameness - Threshold Picture Guide

Stuart Duncan BVMS, CertEP, MRCVS
A complete guide to lameness including how to spot it, how to identify which leg is lame, the role of conformation and foot balance, when to call a vet and how to trot up for the vet, diagnostic techniques, shoeing and related problems, common causes and treatments and tips for prevention.
Illustrations throughout.

Price: £4.95
No 55 Classical Riding by Johanna Sharples

Johanna Sharples
This book aims to contain classical riding theory in a nutshell as well as practical exercises to try at home which will help you to improve your horses way of going.
Colour illustrations throughout

Price: £4.95
All About Beds And Bedding by Sian Evans

Sian Evans
This book describes the many types of bedding on the market and helps you to devise a personal management routine to suit you and your horse. It contains practical advice on making your bedding last longer and reducing the cost.
Everyone involved with horses who wished to run their yard more efficiently and economically will benefit from this book.
Full colour photographs throughout compliment this book.

Price: £4.95
All About Bits And Bridles by Carolyn Henderson and John Henderson

A complete guide to all types of bits and bridles.

Price: £4.95
All About Endurance Riding by Marcy Pavord

Marcy Pavord
A complete guide to endurance riding.

Price: £4.95
All About Grooming by Carolyn Henderson

This is the latest edition to the Allens Photo Guide collection it is an in depth guide about grooming for all types of horses and ponies.
Includes full colour photographs throughout.

Price: £4.95
All About Laminitis (Allen Photographic Guide) by Karen Coumbe

Peter Gray
Gives an insight into how to avoid the disability, pain and lameness caused by this condition. Makes you aware of warning signs and how to deal with the condition.

Price: £4.95
All About Long Reining (Allen Photographic Guide) by Paul Fielder, Penny Hillsdon, and Bob Langrish

Paul Fielder
Written by an international Dressage Trainer. Covers basic long reining methods, equipment, rein handling and how to improve the horse's balance and self-carriage.

Price: £4.95
All About Lungeing (Allen Photographic Guide) by Paul Fielder, Penny Hillsdon, and Bob Langrish

Paul Fielder
Lungeing develops the horse physically and mentally. This book shows how this can be achieved by working with nature. Techniques described cover initial assessment, engagement, collection and extensions.

Price: £4.95
All about Manes and Tails by Carolyn Henderson and John Henderson

Carolyn and John Henderson
Pulling, trimming, washing, hogging, bandaging and plaiting. Easy to follow guide.

Price: £4.95
All About Poisonous Plants - Photographic Guide by Sonia Davidson and Derek Braid

Sonia Davidson
Provides colour photographs to enable horse owners to identify the most dangerous plants they are likely to encounter. Covers advice on removal and management.

Price: £4.95
All about Riding Side Saddle (Allen Photographic Guide) by Patricia Spooner and Victoria Spooner

Patricia and Victoria Spooner
Perfect introduction for beginners, with comprehensive advice on hacking, showing and jumping.

Price: £4.95
All about Rugs (Allen Photographic Guide) by Vanessa Britton

Vanessa Britton
Why and how to rug up your horse. This book examines all aspects of the subject from traditional rugs to correct fitting.

Price: £4.95
All About Worms (Allen Photographic Guide) by Sonia Davidson and Derek Braid

Sonia Davidson
Worms are a problem that must be confronted by every horse owner to prevent unnecessary suffering. Easy guide to recognise and deal with the problem.

Price: £4.95
Boots, Bandages And Studs by Vanessa Britton

Vanessa Britton
In this book you are taken though the specific application of each boot and bandage and what each should be used for. It also gives advice on the choosing of studs for a particular job and the protection of stud holes when they are not in use.
Full colour photographs throughout

Price: £4.95
Buying A Horse (APG)

Peter Gray
This handy photographic guide covers buyers and sellers rights, where to get advice, suitability and conformation of the horse, private and public sales, warranties and trials.

Price: £4.95
Care and Management of Native Ponies by Jenny Morgan

Jenny Morgan
Comprehensive book evaluating the different breeds, their roles, suitability, selection and special requirements.

Price: £19.99
Care and Repair of Harness (Allen Photographic Guide)

Robert Steinke
Advice gained by the author from the box and the bench. This book helps owners maintain a set of driving harness in optimum condition.

Price: £4.95
Care and Repair of Rugs (Allen Photographic Guide) by Robert H. Steinke

Robert Steinke
Emphasis on safe and workmanlike repairs. Covers the subject with clarity and great detail.

Price: £4.95
Care and Repair of Saddlery (Allen Photographic Guide) by Robert H. Steinke

Robert Steinke
How to care for and maintain saddlery.

Price: £4.95
Care of the Older Horse Apg

Sarah Pilliner
How to keep the older horse healthy right through to that last difficult step.

Price: £4.95
Clipping by Carolyn Henderson and John Henderson

Price: £4.95
Competition Style by John Minoprio

This book comple,mented by full colour photographs goes through how to be stylish in the show ring as well as not breaking any of the strict rules.
From hats to swallowtail coats and breeches to showjumping shirts, the book will inspire everyone to compete with elegance and style

Price: £4.95
Driving

Anne Norris & Caroline Douglas
Learn how to drive a single or pair, from holding the reins and whip to common rein handling faults, turning and mounting and dismounting the vehicle.

Price: £4.95
Flexibility and Fitness for Riders by Richenda Van Laun, Sylvia Loch, and Kit Constable Maxwell

By Richenda van Laun with Sylvia Loch
An important addition to the Allen Photographic Guides, which aims to help riders to be as fit as their horses. Improve your riding and your health!

Price: £4.95
Field Management For Horses & Ponies by Sian Evans

Sian Evans
A guide to field management for horses and ponies

Price: £4.95
Harnessing Up by Anne Norris, Caroline Douglas, and Amanda Bulbeck

Anne Norris and Caroline Douglas
Harnessing up is an invaluable guide to the most effiecient method of putting on single harness and adjusting it correctly. The easy to understand text and clear photographs take you through every stage of the procedure.
Of obvious interest to the beginner with no knowledge of harness or driving, this book will also provide the experienced driver with useful tips and information.

Price: £4.95
How To Become A Judge by Stuart Hollings and Nigel Hollings

Stuart and Nigel Hollings
One of the Allens Photographic Guide range, this book aims to help anyone who aspires to become a show judge by providing a unique insight into the judging process based on the authors' own experiences of training young judges, organising and adjudicating at assessment days and examing probationary judges.

Price: £4.95
Preparing for a Dressage Test by David Trott, Penny Hillsdon, and Bob Langrish

David Trott & Penny Hillsdon
What the judge expects to see in competition and how to work towards it. How to ride the movements and the principles behind Preliminary, Novice and Elementary tests.

Price: £4.95
Preparing for The Towing Test by John Henderson

John Henderson
All you need to know about training and taking your towing test. Includes the manoeuveres and how to practise them, the test format and how to couple and uncouple your trailer.
This guide also covers the extra considerations of the travelling horse not covered in the test.

Price: £4.95
Ride In Style by John Minoprio

John Minoprio
Tradition riding clothes have always been identified with style and elegance but the modern rider also requires fashion, comfort and increased protection. John Minoprio's outstanding photographs illustrate the vast range of casual riding wear available including the popular imports from America and Australia.

Price: £4.95
Riding A Dressage Test

David Trott & Penny Hillsdon
This book demystifies what is required in dressage competition at Prelim, Novice and Elementary levels. The international dressage judge, David Trott, imparts his knowlege in a simple-to-understand formula whic explains exactly what a judge expects to see in the different movements of the test. In addition, the competitor is given an example of each test movement with comprehensive guidelines for riding the movements correctly so they can maximise their test-riding potential.

Price: £4.95
Ringcraft (Allen Photographic Guide) by Stuart Hollings and Nigel Hollings

Stuart and Nigel Hollings
An insight into what the judge is looking for and an awareness of your pony's good and bad points.

Price: £4.95
Saddle Fitting (Allen Photographic Guide) by Kay Humphries

Kay Humphries
Comprehensive guide to choosing and fitting the most important item of your tack. Simple descriptions and illustrations to aid all levels.

Price: £4.95
Selling a Horse by Peter Gray and Andrew Carter

Peter Gray, MVB, MRCVS - Allen Photographic Guides

Written by an experienced veterinary practioner, this book is essential reading for anyone hoping to sell a horse or pony without the associated problems and pitfalls.

Price: £4.95
Shiatsu For Dogs - Photo Guide

Pamela Hannay
The Shiatsu techniques in this book have been chosen for their effectiveness, simplicity and fun. They will benefit all dogs: young and old, sick or injured and well; working dogs and family pets; well balanced or insecure.
Essential reading for all owners who want to have a happier and closer relationshop with their canine companions.
Full colour photographs throughout.

Price: £4.95
Shiatsu With Horses by Pamela Hannay and Vincent Giaquinto

Pamela Hannay
The Shiatsu techinques in this book will enable you to give your horse a basic session, covering techniques for his entire body, that will relax, improve circulation, help prevent injury, and much more. Most importantly, they will improve communication between you and your horse. The techniques are explained so that the body of the practitioner may become more strong and flexible. Practising these techniques is conductive to centring the mind as well as the body of the practitioner and improving concentration.
Full colour photographs throughout.

Price: £4.95
Showing in Hand (Allen Photographic Guide) by Stuart Hollings

Stuart Hollings
Details the preparation required beforehand, such as lungeing, schooling and training. The correct tack and also the correct dress for the handler - Requirement for the show ring.

Price: £4.95
Show Ring Style by John Minoprio

John Minoprio - Allen Photographic Guide
The art of successful showing lies in presenting an attractive picture to the judge. The author has been photographing horses at major shows for many years and his superb photography will inspire all exhibitors to achieve that essentially under-stated and professional elegance which will complement any horse or pony. A valuable guide to correct turn-out, wherever you are.

Price: £4.95
The Dressage Judge's Viewpoint by Jane Kidd

Jane Kidd
How to earn more marks in this concise guide. An introduction to judging Dressage and a valuable tool for judges, riders and trainers

Price: £4.95
Towing Horse Trailers by John Henderson

Allen Photographic Guide - John Henderson
Choosing the trailer and type of tow-car, maintenance, safe driving practices and the law. Also hitching up and reversing in easy step by step sections.

Price: £4.95
Trailer Maintenance by John Henderson

John Henderson.
Clear and detailed guide to maintaining , storing and servicing your trailer. A step by step guide to keeping your trailer road worthy and safe for your horse.

Price: £4.95
Training Aids (Allen Photographic Guide) by Carolyn Henderson

Carolyn Henderson
This book focuses on showing you what training aids are currently on the market, there pro's and con's and how to use them correctly and safely ensuring your horse is never put in a position to be caused harm or discomfort.
This is an invaluable guide for anyone looking to train their horse or pony.
Clear Photographs throughout.

Price: £4.95
Vetting The Horse by Peter Gray and Andrew Carter

Peter Gray MVB MRCVS
The procedure of vetting is critical to anyone who ever intends buying or selling a horse. This book describes that procedure and also give information about possible pitfalls. It makes what is sometimes a puzzling process more accessible and more easy to understand.
Complemented by full colour photographs throughout

Price: £4.95
Walking A Cross-Country Course by Ian Stark and Tim Smith

Ian Stark and Tim Smith
Packed with information and tips on riding a course, plus both action and course-walking photographs, this book will assist experienced competitors as well as those just strating out in cross-country riding.
A fascinating insight into how one of the best-known names in the sport of eventing walks a course and plans his ride.

Price: £4.95
Your Horse's Feet by Alison Schwabe

Alison Schwabe
A guide to trimming, shoeing and general maintenance of your horses feet.

Price: £4.95
Your Horse's Teeth Apg

Alison Schwabe
With the help of explicit photography, this book tells you exactly how to estimate the age of a horse as well as describing normal and problem dentition and how and when to use a 'horse dentist'.

Price: £4.95