Every horse person strives to grow in ability and understanding over time whether in the saddle, on the ground, or in the stable; whether in ways that are small or those that are significant. This effort, when done right, lasts a lifetime, and along the way requires the addition of knowledge and experience gleaned from numerous others. Where does one find leadership within the equine industry? How does one know to whom to turn for information? Does riding require an instructor, a trainer, a coach? Can you get by with part-time guidance? Can you effectively learn on your own, with just the occasional directive, and still find personal or competitive success?With this book, renowned clinician and international team coach Eric Smiley intends to fill the gap when it comes to these questions and others, providing a reliable resource and educational companion for any aspiring equestrian. Smiley addresses fundamental topics pertinent to riders, with philosophical discussion and practical exercises applicable to all levels. Along the way he strives to educate them on being taught, and perhaps, one day, becoming the teachers.His aim is to bring together the mind of the rider with the mind of the horse, while highlighting the key component in their synergy: understanding. How that understanding is acquired, retained, and put to use is the key to success.

Massage has so many benefits and is such a powerful tool to learn, and now horse owners can learn how to massage their own horse with the Horses Inside Out Massage For Horse Owners book. Learning these skills will help owners build a better bond with their horse and help keep him comfortable and happy between visits from their professional therapist.

The Horses Inside Out Massage For Horse Owners book will give you a thorough understanding of the principles of massage and the benefits. Plus, it looks in detail at each of the massage techniques and targeted massage routines. Broken down into easy to follow chapters, Gillian Higgins guides you through:

• Understanding what massage is, the effects and when not to massage
• Different types of massage
• The horse’s reactions to massage
• The importance of good posture and energy to massage effectively
• Basic myofascial release techniques
• Anatomy related to massage
• The different massage techniques (effleurage, petrissage, frictions and tapotement)
• Massage routines (maintenance, before tacking up, after a long ride and warm up)

 There’s also a section on commonly asked questions. After reading this book you will have the skills, techniques and confidence to massage your own horse, and really make a difference to your horse’s comfort, health and performance.

The BRC Handbook contains everything you need to know to compete in official Riding Club competitions, including what you and your horse are allowed to wear, eligibility criteria and rules for all the different qualifiers and Championships.

BRC have also combined the BRC Rulebook, Organiser's Book and Affiliation Pack into just one book - the BRC Handbook, which now provides comprehensive information for everyone taking part in all BRC events and activities.

BRC on occasion may make a rule change after printing the current rule book. Any significant rule amendments and changes will be periodically updated, any changes can be found on the BRC page of the BHS website.