Best Horse Books Inspire UsI've been a horse book nut since that first book about ponies. I thought it would be fun to have a page letting you know books I've found inspiring and what I'm reading now. Email me and let me know your opinion, and tell me about your book or video favorites. *****************************************************************
Ride the Right Horse Everybody knows that horses have individual personalities. While your Daisy might be a one-horse greeting committee, your horse, Dusty, seems more shy. The author has observed horses for years and divided them into four major personality types. She uses lots of stories, telling you how you can recognize and work with each personality. It’s fascinating, and as you read, your mind automatically thinks back to horses who have had this or that “quirk,” and you realize what personality group they fit into. Very helpful for someone trying to understand his or her horse or a trainer working with many horses. *****************************************************************
Photographing and "Videoing" Horses Explained If you've ever wished that the photos you took of your horse looked like professional shots, you need this book. Charles Mann walks you through the entire process from selecting a camera through to how to store your images and everything in between. Lots of beautiful color photographs illustrate technique and there are many helpful tips, including how camera angle makes a difference in your photos. If your photos matter to you, then it's worthwhile buying this book. You'll enjoy it, as well as learning from it. Though it's helpful for the novice photographer, it's not just for the beginner. I've been shooting horses for years and I appreciated the insights, especially about digital photography. ***************************************************************** Riding with Reagan by John R. Barlotta How does the Secret Service protect a president who prefers high-energy Thoroughbreds to more laid-back breeds? Retired U.S. Secret Service special agent John R. Barletta shows us a side of Reagan that we sensed was there, but it's nice to hear some of the details.
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