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Andalusian Horse
Books, Articles and Links
Andalusian Horse Books - Josephine writing.
Books are like chocolate - everyone has their particular preferences.
These are a few of the books we class as favorites - books on horses in general, and books on Andalusian Horses and the Purebred Spanish Horse in particular. Initially they're grouped as follows:
- Andalusian Horse books, including books specifically on the Pura Raza Española Horse.
- Books on principles related to horses - all of which apply when you’re looking at owning and training an Andalusian Horse
- Books on the farrier, horseshoeing and hoof care
BOOKS - You are Invited
Dec 2007 - we're about to launch a 'MySpace' type section for horselovers. Your comments, book reviews etc. direct to the website. More on this soon.
Three new Titles - Reviews shortly:
Two recent books, recommended by a lady I respect.
Rebecca is a member of our
IberianHorse-Worldwide Group
- the great cyber community of thinking, laughting, polite Iberian horse enthusisasts.
Tug of War: Classical versus "Modern" Dressage, by Dr. Gerd
Heuschmann, published by Trafalgar Square.
Classical Schooling with the Horse in Mind, by Anja Beran, with notes
and commentary by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, published by Trafalgar Square.
From Andres - and Ramon:
Training the Horse in Hand - the Classical Iberian Principles by Alfons J Dietz.
Published by Cadmos Equestrian
Andalusian Horse books, including books on the Pura Raza Española Horse.
I tend to have at least 3 books open at the same time. I enjoy factual reporting and personal stories, and I always like to see what’s new. For reading and reference on the Andalusian Horse I start here:
This is the Spanish Horse – Juan Llamas
His love for the Pura Raza Española shines through, his choice of poetry is something special. The amount of detail in this explains why my copy is decidedly used.
English edition, translated by Jane Rabagliati,
Published in Great Britain 1997
J.A.Allen & Company Limited,
1, Lower Grosvenor Place, London, SW1W 0EL
The Classical Rider – Being at One with your Horse - Sylvia Loch
A classical classic.
Trafalgar Square, Howe Hill Rd,
North Pomfret VT 05053
Andalusian Horse books and others dealing with principles of horsemanship.
Andrés works with principles and experience he’s gathered over the years, and never stops searching out and testing new ideas – as well as coming up with some himself. This has proved especially interesting in the results of his work with unbroken youngsters of 18 months to 3 years.
Even if you’re dedicated to one breed of horse – in this case the Andalusian Horse and specifically the Pura Raza Española – there are books dealing with principles that apply across the range of horses.
The books he enjoys include:
The Complete Training of Horse and Rider – Alois Podhajsky
The version we have is published by Harrap Limited,
10-23 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7PD.
The Western Horseman range of books
Various subjects, expert authors, practical principles.
Box 7980, Colorado Springs,
CO 80933-7980
Academic Equitation – General Decarpentry
Also from J A Allen (see under The Spanish Horse, above)
Andalusian Horse books and the Farrier
Information on the farrier, horseshoeing and hoof care is not always covered in Andalusian horse books.
Farrier information is a specific part of this site, and we encourage you to browse the farrier pages. There are many excellent farrier reference works available, ranging from detailed veterinary works to introductions for the first time horse owner.
The Principles of Horseshoeing II – Dr Doug Butler
Probably the best known and widest read of all the farrier books. Detailed information, thoroughly researched and carefully presented. It looks intimidating – nearly 600 pages thick – but it's clearly written and worth consulting for a particular problem area, or for working through.
Butler Publishing, P O Box 1390, LaPorte, CO 80535
The Hoof and how to Protect it without Nails - Feasible Applications.
Bodo Hertsch, Stefanie Hopper, Helmuth Dallmer
Good information, clear diagrams and photos - though if you're not a farrier or a vet, you'll have to concentrate as you read some of the detailed explanations.
Originally in German, translated by Brian Ernest Welch, D-21388, Soderstorf.
Published by:
Helmuth Dallmer, Alte Landstrasse 3,
D-21376 Salzhausen-Putensen.
ISBN 3-88542-524-6
LINKS
www.RaineyValleyFarm.com
Dennis and Ginger Vosburg of Rainey Valley Farm were open-hearted and warm towards us before we'd even started out with our website. Their site had appealed to us both, and we took the step of contacting them. We'd enjoyed their presentation of beautiful horses; a peaceful design; - and a faith-filled statement of their source of strength.
www.sepeonline.net
SEPE - the Spanish Society for the Protection of Equines - is a Spanish horse charity registered in Spain, and currently being registered in the UK. Trustees in the UK are Alison Fearns and Mercedes Rosella.
I'll be wrting up a page on SEPE soon. In the meantime I encourage you to visit the site and get in contact with Alison or Mercedes. Sad truth is that Horse rescue is simply not as active in Spain as it is in the UK, so any help, support and encouragement you can give will be valued.
Andalusians de Mythos
A highly artistic site, designed and maintained by multi-talented - and very hard working - Susan Ambrose. We met up with Susan at SICAB 2005, and enjoyed the time we spent with her. She's well-versed in bloodlines, and discusses the history of the Spanish horse in America with fluency.
Susan is a breeder of Pure Spanish Horses and stands Conquistador XII, the first black son of Indiano XVIII, Champion of Spain, Mexico and the USA.
Photos and Paintings of Iberian Horses
I enjoy hearing from real people who are pursuing their own part of the Andalusian
horse dream. Christina Turissini is originally from Scotland - (of course, you could
guess that from her name!). She now lives in Colorado, where she owns and enjoys her Lusitano horses.
Christina describes herself as a 'semi professional photographer'.
She has developed this, and in addition to her photography, now creates paintings
in Photoshop from her
photographs. These in turn she uses to make greeting cards and prints. On her site you'll find
photos of her own horses, examples of the work she can do - and many of the wonderful
Iberians to be found in Colorado. Worth a visit.
In Passing: Andres speaks Portuguese almost as fluently as Spanish. We enjoy visiting Portugal - just a few hours drive away - and spend time among Lusitano owners. In our relaxed interpretation of
'Andalusian Horse' - to include all horses in the Iberian peninsula - Lusitanos have a special place.
Doma Vaquera
John St Ryan arrived in the USA with an English background of Classical
Riding, He subsequently immersed himself in the western style of working with horses,
studying under the teachings of 'Masters' of this work, Tom Dorrance and Ray Hunt.
His passion and interest in Doma Vaquera stem from a visit to Spain almost 20 years ago.
He tells us he's now busy improving his Spanish. Currently, he says,
I probably know enough to get myself in
trouble! But I shall persevere.
He's a top performer in what he does - true Doma Vaquera - and it's clear
that he loves it. Results show it: championships at IALHA,and recognition on a wide scale. This is doma
vaquera well done and well presented - a site written with energy, clarity
and detail.
- and California Vaqueros Ron Breines, from New Mexico, presents his approach to training horses in the
manner of the California vaqueros. He speaks of pursuing gentle, classical horsemanship, whilst
maintaining the practicality of the traditional vaquero. He's looked at the historical connections between Spain and California, and has an ongoing interest
in the connection. He's currently working with some Andalusian horses in this discipline, and preparing to publish his series of 3 books.
Ron is a valued contributor to our
IberianHorse-Worldwide Group
- the great cyber community of thinking, laughting, polite Iberian horse enthusisasts.
Ron in turn links to a site where you can read about Ed Connell, his mentor,
and the Ed Connell books - Hackamore Reinsman
and
- Reinsman of the West - Bits and Bridles
.
Written for the cowboy and the serious horseman, these read easily
and conversationally.
We've made some great Californian Andalusian Horse friends - and we know its a state where they breed, ride, buy, sell and totally enjoy their horses. For Pure Spanish and Lusitano horses from California - or from right here in Spain and Portugal - there are some good choices. We are now a
Member of the
The
Southern California Equestrian Directory
www.cattletoday.com
This is a general site of useful links - you have to go searching a bit, but it's worth the effort.
Andalusian Horse Books - your choice
This page is one that will continue to grow as the site develops. If you've found a book you think could be an asset to someone else, please contact us and let us know about it.
As time goes by, we'll be adding links to this page - and maybe out in the site, too. Again, these are our choice - websites we've visited and enjoyed. Some of them are Andalusian Horses sites - some not.
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