All facets of care and management as well as riding basics are the subjects of this book. Owners and riders can gain insight into such topics as choosing and buying a horse, stable and pasture management, health and illness, tack and clothing, and training and competing. First-time as well as experienced owners and riders will benefit from Horselopaedia, which contains detailed information in a concise, easy-to-reference format.
Maxwell puts his own training with world famous 'horse whisperer' Monty Roberts into practice, highlighting the importance of the relationship between human and equine body language, and showing the handler how to use it to build a successful and trusting partnership with his horse. The emphasis is put on prevention rather than cure.
Offers an introduction to the principles of classical riding, with key exercises on how to adopt the classical seat and use classical training methods to improve your horse's way of going, in hand, on the lunge and under saddle.