Enjoy this 'Listening to the Horse' inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies and exercises for you & your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy, which includes a companion workbook & journal. "I absolutely love the methods Elaine has taught me. They are easy to understand and share. I want to make things better for the horses I meet!" Mary, USA. "Elaine's kindness and gentle teaching style and listening to the horse approach is exceptional. Thank you for all you share" Kathy, USA. Other books in this series:. Equine Listenology guide Equine Listenology workbook Equine Listenology journal Elaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the Horse(tm)' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create awesome relationships with their horses. She lives in Ireland with her horses Ozzie & Matilda. Discover Elaine's series of world renowned online groundwork, riding & training programs at www.GreyPonyFilms.com

Enjoy this 'Listening to the Horse' inspired equestrian book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies and training exercises for you & your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy, which includes a companion workbook & journal. Perfect for both English & western riders. This Listenology guide also includes lots of in-hand, groundwork and riding homework for you to try out at home with your horse. Plus all readers are invited to join our free online equestrian community & meet others who understand the importance of listening to the horse. Book contents: The Listening to the Horse documentary 14 Cornerstone principles of Listenology Groundwork & in hand exercises 10 minute lessons and bad weather exercises The #1 lead rope mistake to avoid The no pull training exercise Confidence training & ground work Walking in hand with your horse Herd bound and barn sour horses Liberty work and partnership building Dancing with Matilda & horsemanship 6 Benefits of polework exercises Cavaletti training exercises Sideways exercises & dressage Lateral work & collection How to start shoulder out The Royal Stables in Cordoba, Spain Which bitless bridle is right for my horse? Does my saddle fit my horse? The comfort zone riding exercise How to use less rein cues Riding one handed The changing direction exercise Posture & the still shoulders exercise The lower back riding exercise The Holy Grail of horse riding Footfall sequence exercise Fun with Cones Fun with Polework The Balance Bootcamp Elaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the Horse™' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create awesome relationships with their horses. Elaine lives in Ireland with her horses Ozzie & Matilda. Discover Elaine’s series of world renowned online groundwork, riding & training programs at Grey Pony Films.

Enjoy this 'Listening to the Horse' inspired equestrian book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies and training exercises for you & your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy, which includes a companion workbook & journal. Perfect for both English & western riders. This Listenology guide also includes lots of in-hand, groundwork and riding homework for you to try out at home with your horse. Plus all readers are invited to join our free online equestrian community & meet others who understand the importance of listening to the horse. Book contents: The Listening to the Horse documentary14 Cornerstone principles of ListenologyGroundwork & in hand exercises10 minute lessons and bad weather exercisesThe #1 lead rope mistake to avoidThe no pull training exerciseConfidence training & ground workWalking in hand with your horseHerd bound and barn sour horsesLiberty work and partnership buildingDancing with Matilda & horsemanship6 Benefits of polework exercisesCavaletti training exercisesSideways exercises & dressageLateral work & collectionHow to start shoulder outThe Royal Stables in Cordoba, SpainWhich bitless bridle is right for my horse?Does my saddle fit my horse?The comfort zone riding exerciseHow to use less rein cuesRiding one handedThe changing direction exercisePosture & the still shoulders exerciseThe lower back riding exerciseThe Holy Grail of horse ridingFootfall sequence exerciseFun with ConesFun with PoleworkThe Balance BootcampOther books in this series:.Equine Listenology workbookEquine Listenology journalEquine Listenology diaryElaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the HorseTM' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create awesome relationships with their horses. Elaine lives in Ireland with her horses Ozzie & Matilda. Discover Elaine's series of world renowned online groundwork, riding & training programs at Grey Pony Films

Using case studies, colour diagrams, tables and checklists, the book describes in graphic detail how and why horses behave as they do. It draws upon the writer's personal experience dealing with problem horses - and the issues faced by their owners and riders - and offers sympathetic, informed and intelligent advice on how to get the best out of horse and rider.

Enjoy this 'Listening to the Horse' inspired children’s equestrian book, packed full of body language, behavior, horse health, grooming, feeding, safety, tack, groundwork and riding tips for the young rider. Perfect for boys & girls ages 6-11 who love horses & ponies! This much loved children's book is based on the philosophy of Listenology and listening to the horse, being kind & practicing good horsemanship. It is written by Elaine Heney, the author of the acclaimed ‘Listenology’ book series. And to make it totally unputdownable, this book is also packed full of horse themed activities including mazes, word scrambles, crosswords & horse themed puzzles. So much fun for kids! Discover the world of horses with this ‘must read’ book for kids. Book contents: Instruction to horses What you need to know about horse behaviour The horse handwriting challenge Horse body language explained How to bond with your horse The horse bonding quiz Common horse breeds Find 5 common horse breeds Exploring the horse disciplines Amazing horse colors The horse colours word scramble Introduction to horse anatomy Parts of the horse’s body challenge The equine skeleton Discover your horse’s teeth Your horse’s feet explained Horse care quiz What every horse needs Equine feeding & environment Common illnesses in horses Helping the sick horse Sick horse word scramble Help the vet maze Grooming your horse Parts of the saddle & bridle Bridles & halters Find the lost saddle puzzle The magic of horse math Important horse safety tips Horse safety quiz Horse rider clothing Advantages of the mounting block Horse training basics for success Starting groundwork with your horse Horse riding & listening to the horse Understanding walk, trot & canter Horse words scramble What not to do with your horse Great horsemanship Pony savings tracker Elaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the Horse™' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create awesome relationships with their horses. Elaine lives in Ireland with her horses Ozzie & Matilda. Discover Elaine’s series of world renowned online groundwork, riding & training programs at Grey Pony Films.

12 year old Ciara lives on her Grandad’s farm near the beach, with her family and her much loved Connemara pony, Misty. One day when Ciara and her new friend Molly are riding their ponies on the beach, a huge storm crashes ashore at Coral Cove. Ciara and Molly head for home, but their plans change dramatically when they see a loose bay horse on the beach - but there is no sign of the horse’s rider. Can Ciara and Molly catch the loose horse as the rain lashes down on the nearby cliffs? And can they get help to locate the missing rider, who is probably hurt and alone, before the storm makes access to the beach extremely dangerous? Join Ciara and Misty in their second adventure to find out. This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids age 8+ and the young at heart. It’s also the perfect horse book for girls, boys, tweens and teens who loved reading the Riding School Connemara Pony book by Elaine Heney. This is the second book in the Coral Cove Horses series and the perfect gift for birthdays and Christmas. This unmissable story underlines the importance of kindness, resilience and never giving up - even in times of adversity. Perfect for middle school kids who are set on horses and all those who love young adult fiction. Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between girl and horse - that can last a lifetime. Read all the books in this Coral Cove Connemara series: The Riding School Connemara Pony - Book 1 The Storm and the Connemara Pony - Book 2 The Surprise Pony and he Connemara Pony - Book 3

Ground training is the key to a safe and pleasurable riding experience. Designed for easy reference while working with your horse, this guide can be hung on a post. Riders of all disciplines and skill levels will benefit from these exercises that reinforce good habits and help develop a strong bond between horse and rider.

In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse’s sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse’s actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect.

Handling your horse correctly on the ground is paramount in achieving a calm, willing horse, both in-hand and under saddle, regardless of his age or ability. Groundwork Training for Your Horse takes an in-depth look at the modern and traditional techniques of training from the ground, allowing the reader to select a method that will work for them. Everything from equipment needed to the handler's body language is explained, so the reader is fully briefed before introducing their new skills to their horse.

This practical book helps you interpret and connect the physical signals that horses display in response to their environment. These signals are evident in the everyday actions, gestures and attitudes that horses communicate to each other, but are often so subtle that they can go unnoticed by humans. This book aims to rectify that, offering horse lovers and equine professionals an opportunity to gain a unique insight into their 'horse's world'. Key features: includes detailed description of language signs of domestic horses, with a special emphasis on calming signals includes 275 pictures to visualize various language signs, calming signals, behaviour sequences and facial features presents communication ladders to show how a horse responds to incentives in his environment, and what signals he uses at certain moments contains tips on the use of the communication ladders and calming signals to improve the socialisation, training and wellbeing of your horse considers equine psychological stress from an environmental perspective, providing a valuable alternative to the current common clinical perspective. After reading this book you will be more astute in spotting calming signals, displacement activities, stress signals and distance-increasing signals, and better able to see which stimuli your horse can handle and which he cannot. This means you will know what to do to calm your horse before his stress rises to an unmanageable level. Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses is both fascinating and important reading for any equine veterinary practitioner, student or nurse, as well as horse owners and trainers.