Other Books

Other Books

The Legendary California Hackamore & Stock Horse
(by Bobby Ingersoll)

The Legendary California Hackamore & Stock Horse by famous horse trainer Bobby Ingersoll is a fascinating book about the history of the California stock horse and the hackamore style of horse training. Ingersoll’s depth of experience and knowledge results in a volume that will delight and educate readers. It is complete with practical horse training tips, intricate drawings and diagrams, and beautiful photographs.

Hard Cover, Approx. 11" x 12" (148 pages)
$45.00

Hackamore Reinsman
(written by Ed Connell, illustrated by Randy Steffen)

Hackamore Reinsman, originally published in 1952, explains details of the tradition and high standards of the vaquero systems for training the California jaquima (hackamore) horse. Ed Connell thoroughly explains the steps in taking a green colt from a hackamore to the two-rein, effectively preparing the horse for the final step, "straight up" in the bridle. The enduring time-tested principles included in Hackamore Reinsman make it one of the most popular of it's kind.

Soft Cover, Approx. 6" x 9" (106 pages)
$15.00

Reinsman of the West - Bridles & Bits
(written by Ed Connell, illustrated by Ernest Morris)

Reinsman of the West, originally published in 1964, was written as a continuation of the training principles introduced in Hackamore Reinsman. Ed Connell explains the California vaquero process of taking a horse through the two-rein process to "straight up" in the bridle. Reinsman of the West is very popular with horse enthusiasts in many parts of the world who enjoy the bridle horse training systems of the California vaquero.

Soft Cover, Approx. 5" x 8" (119 pages)
$15.00

Vaquero Style Horsemanship
A Compilation of Articles and Letters
(by Ed Connell)

Vaquero Style Horsemanship is a companion book to Ed Connell's popular books "Hackamore Reinsman" and "Reinsman of the West - Bridles and Bits". It consists of articles dating from the 1950s through the 1970s including personal letters on specific training matters. These articles, letters, photographs, and drawings provide more clarification and explain in greater depth the theory and practices discussed in Ed Connell's two books "Hackamore Reinsman" and "Reinsman of the West". Articles included are: Explaining Reining, The A-Fork Saddle, Swinging in the Rein, Starting Horses - Vaquero Style, Cowboy Talk, Ground-Pulling with the Hackamore, Teaching the Stop & Turn, and many more.

Soft Cover, Approx. 8-1/2" x 11"
(144 pages including photos and illustrations)
$25.00

Understanding the Ancient Secrets of the Horse's Mind
(by Robert M. Miller, DVM)

Understanding the Ancient Secrets of the Horse's Mind explains how every horse inherits ten character traits that influence its behavior. These ten traits are embedded deep within the horse's DNA and shared, without exception, by every horse that was ever born. Successful horse people understand these ten traits and use them to train their horses. Dr. Miller, a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience working with horses, gives practical examples of techniques used to condition the proper horse responses and to fix unwanted behavior.

Soft Cover, Approx. 6" x 9" (138 pages)
$20.00

How to Make Bits & Spurs
(written and illustrated by Robert M. Hall)

How to Make Bits & Spurs, originally published in 1985, was written and illustrated by Bob Hall, a master bit & spur maker. This easy-to-read instruction book explains and shows tools, metal types, measurements, cuts, welds, rivets, inlays, overlays, bluing, and many other details involved in making bits & spurs. How to Make Bits & Spurs is very popular with those who enjoy the beauty and construction of California-style bits & spurs.

Soft Cover, Approx. 5" x 8" (97 pages)
$30.00

Groundwork
(by Buck Brannaman)

Groundwork describes a step-by-step process for starting a colt. Some of the 15 chapter titles include "Lass Rope Work," "Changing Eyes," "Roping a Hind Foot," and "Horse Roping," with over 90 photographs illustrating these techniques. This book is a primer for anyone interested in learning the art of groundwork in gaining trust and cooperation while starting a young horse.

Hard Cover, Approx. 6" x 9" (91 pages)
$20.00

True Horsemanship Through Feel
(by Bill Dorrance and Leslie Desmond)

True Horsemanship Through Feel takes you step-by-step through the basic struggles that have characterized horse-human relations for centuries. Drawing on his years of experience, expert horseman Bill Dorrance imparts knowledge only previously available by word of mouth. It is generously detailed and packed with helpful information, loaded with hundreds of illustrations, and urges us to reach toward a deeper level of insight into horses and ourselves. This is an outstanding book for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of horses and improve their horsemanship.

Approx. 6" x 9" (384 pages)
Hard Cover - $50.00
Soft Cover - $35.00

True Unity
(by Tom Dorrance)

True Unity, first published in 1987, has become a classic to be read again and again. It is like a personal visit with Tom Dorrance, and you come away thinking on ways to improve your relationship with the horse. Many world-renowned horsemen and clinicians look to Tom Dorrance as the man whose philosophy on horses and horsemanship revolutionized the way we look at this wonderful animal. "What I know about the horse," says Tom, "I learned from the horse."

Hard Cover, Approx. 6" x 9" (151 pages)
$22.00

Think Harmony With Horses
(by Ray Hunt)

Think Harmony With Horses explains Ray Hunt's philosophy about working with horses - to unite the horse and rider into one working unit of both mind and body. Ray recognizes that how you train hinges upon a deeper understanding of who you are, and especially who the horse is. He urges you to think about "how" you do anything with respect, awareness and trust in the horse.

Hard Cover, Approx. 6" x 9" (87 pages)
$15.00

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