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Book Florida Equine Athlete

    Book Details:
  • Author : Melissa Greer, PhD
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2021-12-30
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 104 pages

Download or read book Florida Equine Athlete written by Melissa Greer, PhD and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue Is with BLACK & WHITE pages inside; with color, full gloss cover. In this issue: Joyce Meyer discusses finding joy in everyday life; Gina McKnight interviews Kira Karpinski with Double K Leather Works; Melissa Greer, PhD starts the summarization of the Women Athletes and Entrepreneurs dissertation study Barbra Schulte discusses what we should ask in 2022 Juliet Getty, PhD - discusses the best type of proteins for your horse Christi Torborg continues her lecture about what foods are used to keep your body in top shape The book is full of schedules, contacts, and more for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Roping, and other states. The Florida Equine Athlete is the official publication for several barrel racing organizations.

Book Florida Equine Athlete

Download or read book Florida Equine Athlete written by Melissa L Greer, PhD and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is with Black and white inside pages and the front and back covers are glossy and in full color. There is another book published with inside full colored pages. The February 2024 edition is completed. In this issue: ** Joyce Meyer, with Joyce Meyer's Ministry, writes about Living Amazed, ** Gina McKnight, Freelance writer, interviews Range Rider and Culinary Cowgirl, Jill Bosich ** Melissa Greer, PhD, FEA owner and Entrepreneur, continues Chapter 4 of her dissertation with Data Collection and Analysis with Research Question 3: Variables, ** Barbra Schulte, Hall of Fame Horse professional, Cutting Horse competitor, Motivational speaker, writes about The Beauty of Vulnerabilty, ** Dr. Juliet Getty, PhD - Equine Nutritionist - discusses Gas Colic - Common but Preventable ** Christi Torborg, retired women's wrestler and physical fitness coach, focuses on the Iliotial Ban (ITB) and reducing ITB pain, ** Tina Spangler, TLC barrel racing & horsemanship Clinician - discusses Bio Mechanics of the Rider and the Horse Being in Tune, ** Gus McCrae, Freelance writer and FEA's Mississippi Representative, there is no article this month due to unforeseen circumstance. The FEA is the official publication for the Florida Barrel Racers Association, Florida Equine Athlete Barrel Racing, Melisssa's Good Timin Jackpots, World Athlete Entrepreneur sidepot series, Indian River Riding Club, Whipping Wild Productions, Fast N Furious Barrel Racing, Fast Cash/Rockin A Ranch with Dawn Krauss, and Countin on Merci Ranch and their sections are updated. There are 2 months of barrel racing and roping dates for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Other states.

Book Florida Equine Athlete

    Book Details:
  • Author : Melissa Greer, PhD
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-11-28
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 102 pages

Download or read book Florida Equine Athlete written by Melissa Greer, PhD and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-28 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this December 2020 edition: Joyce Meyer teaches us how to take our stand and conquer our enemiesGina McKnight interviews Joy Miller-Upton who has done long trip trail ridesDr. Melissa Greer continues her discussion of Chapter 4 from her World Athletes and Entrepreneurs bookBarbra Schulte gives a quick and simple flexibility exercise for our horseKim Thomas talks about her favorite barrel racing bitsDr. Juliet Getty lectures on the impact of DHA supplementation on inflammation reduction in metabolic horsesDr. Hilary Roy talks about Swollen Legs on HorsesChristi Torborg gives extensive cardio exercises for the "after" Turkey Day.Patti Roberts, SE WPRA Director - talks about end of the WPRA 2020 year and finals info.This issue is full of barrel racing and roping events for December 2020 and January 2021

Book Florida Equine Athlete

    Book Details:
  • Author : Melissa Greer, PhD
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-10-28
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 120 pages

Download or read book Florida Equine Athlete written by Melissa Greer, PhD and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue: -Joyce Meyers teaches on trusting God-Gina McKnight interviews Mark M Dean, Rider, lyrist, poet, author-Dr. Melissa Greer continues her lecture (Women Athletes and Entrepreneurs) in regards, to the Data Collection & Analysis with Research Question3 that discusses Motivational and Psychological characteristics of her study.-Barbra Schulte (Trainer and motivational speaker) talks about the most important person to believe in you-Kim Thomas (barrel horse trainer) talks about the definition of a Goal.-Dr. Juliet Getty (Equine Nutritionist) lectures about two research studies:1) Music helps horses better respond to performance demands and the study on Eye blinking rate and eyelid twitches and how it can measure stress in horses-Dr. Hilary Roy (veterinarian) lectures about EPM-Christi Torborg (physical fitness trainer, cross fit) teaches and illustrates Core basic exercises-Cheryl Powell tells about the exciting Georgia Federation of Saddle Clubs State Show-This issue is full of barrel racing dates for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, other states, and Roping.Happy Reading!!

Book Florida Equine Athlete

    Book Details:
  • Author : Melissa L Greer, PhD
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-09-30
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 116 pages

Download or read book Florida Equine Athlete written by Melissa L Greer, PhD and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue, -Joyce Meyers lectures us on choosing our words carefully.-Gina McKnight interviews Tina Spangler of TLC-Dr. Melissa Greer continues her final lecture on the Methodology of her study (Women Athletes and Entrepreneurs) in regards, to the validity and reliability and begins her lecture on the Data Collection & Analysis with Research Questions 1 & 2 of her study.-Karine Bauer, EA, CCA (professional tax preparer and consultant) gives her lecture on reporting foreign activity.-Barbra Schulte (Trainer and motivational speaker) discusses about who are you becoming-Kim Thomas (barrel horse trainer) lectures on speeding in the turn of the barrel.-Dr. Juliet Getty (Equine Nutritionist) lectures about the quality of life for the overweight insulin-resistant horse.-Dr. Hilary Roy (veterinarian) lectures about Equine Respiratory Health-Christi Torborg (physical fitness trainer, cross fit) continues the final stages of working out with lead ropes.-Patti Roberts, the SE WPRA Director, discusses wrapping up the 2020 WPRA season.-This issue is full of barrel racing dates for Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, other states, and Roping.Happy Reading!!

Book Secretariat Reborn

    Book Details:
  • Author : Susan Klaus
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2013
  • ISBN : 9781608090945
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Secretariat Reborn written by Susan Klaus and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Christian promises his father that he'll race the colt, he's plunged into the underworld of horse racing. To navigate his way he naively hires Ed Price, a heartless Miami trainer. And when his colt shows potential â a surprising resemblance to Secretariat â a dubious wealthy sheik wants to buy him, but Christian vows to keep his promise to his father. With a sizable debt still owed on the horse, Christian is forced to take out a loan, his only recourse, Vince, a New York mobster. If the money is not repaid on time, Christian's life and that of Allie, his colt's trainer, are threatened. To add to his rollercoaster of troubles, he faces fraud charges since his father illegally registered the colt, and he is being stalked by a psychotic ex-girlfriend.

Book Feed Your Horse Like a Horse

Download or read book Feed Your Horse Like a Horse written by Juliet M. Getty and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feeding is the foundation of every horse's health, and every owner cares about it, but answers can be hard to find. Based on solid science and the author's long experience, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse illuminates the secrets of equine nutrition and points the way toward lifelong vitality for your horse. Part I explains the physiology of the horse's digestion and nutrient use; Part II offers recommendations for specific conditions such as insulin resistance and laminitis, as well as discussion about feeding through the life stages, from foals to athletes to aged horses. Whether you are a novice horse owner or a seasoned professional, Feed Your Horse Like A Horse will be your most valuable resource on equine nutrition. You'll begin in Section 1 with an up-to-date overview of nutrition and horse physiology that is designed for everyone, from the novice to the lifelong horseman. Section 2 will empower you to make the right feeding decisions that support your horse's innate needs, regardless of his condition or activity type. As a reference book, you have the freedom to choose which sections to read. Topics include: - Choosing the right hay or concentrates - Helping easy and hard keepers - How vitamins and minerals work - Recognizing and eliminating stress - Importance of salt and other electrolytes - Treating insulin resistance - Reducing the risk of laminitis - Recovery for the rescued horse - Nutrient fundamentals - Dealing with genetic disorders - Managing allergies - Alleviating arthritis - Diagnosing equine Cushing's disease - Preventing ulcers and colic - Feeding treats safely - Pregnancy and lactation - Feeding the orphaned foal - Optimizing growth - Optimizing athletic work and performance - Changing needs as horses age - Considerations for donkeys and mules Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is a consultant, speaker, and writer in equine nutrition. A retired university professor and winner of several teaching awards, Dr. Getty presents seminars to horse organizations and works with individual owners to create customized nutrition plans designed to prevent illness and optimize their horses' overall health and performance. Based in beautiful rural Bayfield, Colorado, Dr. Getty runs a consulting company, Getty Equine Nutrition, LLC (GettyEquineNutrition.com), through which she helps horse owners locally, nationally, and internationally. The well-being of the horse remains Dr. Getty's driving motivation, and she believes every horse owner should have access to scientific information in order to give every horse a lifetime of vibrant health.

Book Florida Equine Athlete  April 2020

Download or read book Florida Equine Athlete April 2020 written by Melissa Greer and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this April 2020 issue:* Joyce Meyer talks to us about getting what we really want in life;*Gina McKnight interviews Charlotte Hannaford, a great young lady, who paints horses.*Melissa Greer, PhD continues her World Athlete Entrepreneurs book with the Nature of the Study, Origin of the Remainder of the Study, and begins the Literature Review with the Introduction and Entrepreneur Barriers;*Karine Bauer, EA, CCA teaches us how to defer taxes when selling real estate; *Barbra Schulte discusses the three steps to trust for riding and living;*Kim Thomas educates running straight lines and having small pockets*Juliet Getty, PhD with Getty Equine Nutrition discusses the need to give horses supplemental salt all year round and, also educates us that poor quality protein can raise insulin too.*Dr. Hilary Roy, DVM - With the pandemic we are experiencing currently, she includes educational material for preventing the spread of COVID - 19 in Equestrian Facilities.PLEASE NOTE: IN THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, IN EACH SECTION, FOR EACH STATE - FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, TENNESSEE, OTHER STATES, ROPING - PLEASE BE SURE YOU CALL PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS, ETC. TO MAKE SURE EACH EVENT IS HAPPENING. CANCELLED EVENTS ARE MARKED, THAT I WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM. I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM ALL OF THEM.HAPPY READING! STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY.

Book Ambition

    Book Details:
  • Author : Natalie Keller Reinert
  • Publisher : Natalie Keller Reinert
  • Release : 2022-05-04
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 354 pages

Download or read book Ambition written by Natalie Keller Reinert and published by Natalie Keller Reinert. This book was released on 2022-05-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Wild Ride Through Florida's Horse Country Jules came to Ocala one year ago, with only one goal on her mind: becoming a top Three-Day Event rider and trainer. She's young, hungry, and driven by demons only she knows about. To Jules, being fiercely ambitious is simply the fuel she needs to achieve her dreams. But to the rest of the Ocala equestrian set, Jules Thornton is a nasty know-it-all who deserves whatever comeuppance she gets. Jules doesn't get the hate. What’s a hard-knocking horsewoman supposed to do when no one likes her, everyone is whispering behind her back, and the same pretty rich boy keeps beating her at every event? It will take a hurricane to blow some sense into Jules, and even then, she won't be quick to accept help. If Jules is going to succeed, she has to learn to let go of her past and embrace a different version of the world she's built for herself: one in which people can be just as trustworthy as horses, and everyone deserves a fair shake. With deepening friendships, a budding romance, and a fresh start, Jules could be on the road to recovery. If she doesn't mess it up for herself. Take a journey like no other, as you explore the gorgeous Florida horse country with Jules and her horses, working students, and friends in Ambition. The first in a bestselling series which has captivated thousands of readers, Ambition is a deep dive into the tough, unglamorous world of professional equestrians - and the ways this challenging industry molds its future stars. It’s the perfect escape for anyone seeking equestrian fiction or horse books for adults. In this seven-book series, you can join Jules Thornton and a cast of horses and equestrians on an intensely realistic and relatable ride through Three-Day Eventing, as Jules learns not just about becoming a better horsewoman, but a better human. Read the entire series! Bold: A Prequel to the Eventing Series Book 1: Ambition Book 2: Pride Book 3: Courage Book 4: Luck Book 5: Forward Book 6: Prospect Book 7: Home Reviews for Ambition "Natalie weaves the story of Jules, her horses, and their uncertain road to the upper levels of eventing with realism and detail." - The Equine Insider "'Ambition' is one of the good ones." - Susannah St. Clair (Vine Voice Reviewer) "This all felt very real to me." - Karen McGoldrick, author of The Dressage Chronicles "I loved watching her story unfold -- the good, the bad, and the ugly were highly entertaining." - Brittney Joy, author of the Red Rock Ranch Series "In Jules Natalie Keller Reinert has created a barbed wire heroine who still, despite her arrogance, and her pathetic inability to see the good in people, still has something about her that catches at your heart." - Jane Badger, Editor and Equestrian Writer "I was sucked in from the very first page." - BassetMom (Amazon Reviewer) "This book shows the hard work, drudgery and living-on-the-edge aspects that come long before the jumps. The Florida setting provides the big action sequence that dominates the final third of the book. Trust me - you'll blast through the book then and won't put it down." - R. Maners (Amazon Reviewer) Perfect for fans of equestrian fiction and readers of books like The Horsewoman (James Patterson), Riders (Jilly Cooper), Dark Horse (Dick Francis), Riding Lessons (Sarah Gruen), The Horse Whisperer (Monty Roberts) and The Lady (Anne McCaffery. Great for fans of three-day eventing, dressage, show jumping, horse racing, and horse showing!

Book Complications in Equine Surgery

Download or read book Complications in Equine Surgery written by Luis M. Rubio-Martinez and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complications in Equine Surgery is the first reference to focus exclusively on understanding, preventing, recognizing, managing, and prognosing, technical and post-procedural complications in equine surgery. Edited by two noted experts on the topic, the book presents evidence-based information using a clear approach, organized by body system. Featuring color images, the book contains detailed coverage of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, urogenital, and neurological systems. Each chapter contains a short introduction of the procedure with explanations of when and how the procedure is to be performed. All chapters review how to recognize and prevent technical complications and explain how to manage post-operative complications. This important text: Offers the first resource specifically focused on complications encountered in equine surgery Takes a helpful format organized by body system Provides consistently formatted chapters for ease of use Covers clinically relevant information for dealing with technical and post-operative complications Presents more than 350 color images to illustrate the concepts described Written for general practitioners and specialists, Complications in Equine Surgery is an essential resource to decreasing morbidity and mortality and increasing surgical success in horses.

Book Sport Horse Soundness and Performance

Download or read book Sport Horse Soundness and Performance written by Cecelia Lonnell and published by . This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With special focus on conscientious pacing when building the horse's physical capability over time, diversification of schooling practices, detail-oriented management and care, and putting the horse's needs above competitive ambition, readers are given a solid grasp of what it takes to truly reach the pinnacle of equestrian sport--and remain there--on a consistent basis.

Book The Compassionate Equestrian

    Book Details:
  • Author : Allen Schoen
  • Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
  • Release : 2015-08-17
  • ISBN : 1570767173
  • Pages : 440 pages

Download or read book The Compassionate Equestrian written by Allen Schoen and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This marvelous book, borne of a unique collaboration between Dr. Allen Schoen—a world-renowned veterinarian and author—and trainer and competitor of many years Susan Gordon, introduces the 25 Principles of Compassionate Equitation. These Principles, conceived by Dr. Schoen and Gordon, are a set of developmental guidelines, encouraging a level of personal awareness that may be enacted not only through the reader's engagement with horses, but can be extended to all humans and sentient beings he or she encounters. The 25 Principles share stories and outline current, peer-reviewed studies that identify and support methods of training, handling, and caring for horses that constitute a safe, healthy, non-stressful, and pain-free environment. Through their Compassionate Equestrian program, the authors encourage all involved in the horse industry to approach training and handling with compassion and a willingness to alleviate suffering. By developing deeper compassion for their own horses, and subsequently, all equines, equestrians transcend their differences in breed preferences, riding disciplines, and training methodologies. This leads to the ability to empathize and connect more closely with the “global collective” of horses and horse people. In doing so, a worldwide community of compassionate equine practitioners and horse owners will emerge, which will not only benefit the horses: People involved with horses are found in many influential segments of society and have the potential to affect wide circles of friends, acquaintances, and co-workers from every walk of life. These are simple changes any horse person can make that can have a vast impact on the horse industry and society as a whole.

Book The Essential Fergus the Horse

Download or read book The Essential Fergus the Horse written by Jean Abernethy and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2023-06-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1990s, a little bay horse with white socks and a blaze was born. Dubbed “Fergus,” he has now traveled the world many times over by print, web, and satellite, inspired a line of merchandise, and gained a devoted following in the hundreds-of-thousands on Facebook and other social media. Who is this horse and how can we explain his magnetism? What makes him so special? Fergus the Horse (Equus hilarious) is the creation of Jean Abernethy, and the truth is, he isn’t meant to represent any one breed or discipline. Perhaps it’s this generic “everyhorse” quality that’s led to his popularity. “When fans write, ‘Fergus reminds me of my horse,’ I cannot be paid a higher compliment,” says Abernethy. And it’s his expressiveness, honesty, charm, and keen sense of humor that truly wins our hearts. Now Abernethy has brought together the backstory of Fergus the Horse—how he came to be, his early years, the history of his “friends”—and combined it with his “greatest hits,” including most-loved comic strips, some personal sketches, and brand new additions. The result is a lively, colorful, highly illustrated treasury that will entertain anyone with an eye for a horse and a need for a laugh.

Book The Book of Donkeys

    Book Details:
  • Author : Donna Campbell Smith
  • Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
  • Release : 2016-04-07
  • ISBN : 1493025376
  • Pages : 160 pages

Download or read book The Book of Donkeys written by Donna Campbell Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donkeys are gaining in popularity across the country. They are used in trail riding, as pets, to guard livestock from coyotes and wild dogs, and as show animals. Donkeys are also used to breed mules, which are a hybrid produced by crossing a male donkey with a female horse. In The Book of Donkey, Donna Campbell Smith will cover the origin and history of donkeys world-wide. She will include chapters on breeds and types, care, housing, breeding, training, and the use of donkeys in the same format as her previous three books with Lyons Press. The Book of Donkeys will stand alone as an introduction to the world of donkeys and donkey keeping.

Book Horse Crazy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Maslin Nir
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2021-08-03
  • ISBN : 1501196251
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Horse Crazy written by Sarah Maslin Nir and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are over seven million horses in America -- even more than when they were the only means of transportation. Nir began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. This is her funny, moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who are obsessed with them. She takes us into the lesser-known corners of the riding world and profiles some of its most captivating figures, and speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss.

Book The Athletic Horse   E Book

    Book Details:
  • Author : David R. Hodgson
  • Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
  • Release : 2013-05-08
  • ISBN : 0323241921
  • Pages : 408 pages

Download or read book The Athletic Horse E Book written by David R. Hodgson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-05-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showing how to maximize performance in horses, The Athletic Horse: Principles and Practice of Equine Sports Medicine, 2nd Edition describes sports training regimens and how to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Practical coverage addresses the anatomical and physiological basis of equine exercise and performance, centering on evaluation, imaging, pharmacology, and training recommendations for sports such as racing and show jumping. Now in full color, this edition includes new rehabilitation techniques, the latest imaging techniques, and the best methods for equine transportation. Written by expert educators Dr. David Hodgson, Dr. Catherine McGowan, and Dr. Kenneth McKeever, with a panel of highly qualified contributing authors. Expert international contributors provide cutting-edge equine information from the top countries in performance-horse research: the U.S., Australia, U.K., South Africa, and Canada. The latest nutritional guidelines maximize the performance of the equine athlete. Extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter provide up-to-date resources for further research and study. NEW full-color photographs depict external clinical signs, allowing more accurate clinical recognition. NEW and improved imaging techniques maximize your ability to assess equine performance. UPDATED drug information is presented as it applies to treatment and to new regulations for drug use in the equine athlete. NEW advances in methods of transporting equine athletes ensure that the amount of stress on the athlete is kept to a minimum. NEW rehabilitation techniques help to prepare the equine athlete for a return to the job. Two NEW authors, Dr. Catherine McGowan and Dr. Kenneth McKeever, are highly recognized experts in the field.

Book Ride Big

    Book Details:
  • Author : John Haime
  • Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
  • Release : 2021-06-11
  • ISBN : 1646010590
  • Pages : 200 pages

Download or read book Ride Big written by John Haime and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2021-06-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-implement framework proven to grow rider confidence, tested by the world’s leading equestrian athletes. Without confidence, achievement in competition is unattainable. When confidence is lacking in any sport, equestrian included, chances are your career will be short. Renowned performance coach John Haime has written the book to counter this challenge, providing the mental tools riders need to be better under pressure of all kinds and consistently succeed. Equestrian sport is a partnership: there’s an equine athlete, and there’s a human athlete. Haime notes that often, there is an investment in world-class training for one partner (the horse), but not the other (the human). This compromises the potential effectiveness of the horse-and-rider team. It just makes sense for equestrians to develop their own skills—mental and physical—and bring more to the partnership. Haime explains that there is what he believes is a crisis of confidence in modern equestrian sport. This has a variety of causes, including: a lack of fundamental mental/emotional structure and development, the presence and prominence of technology in the rider’s life, and the constant comparisons inherent in social media and a technically “connected” existence. Addressing this crisis enables equestrians of all ages and abilities to: communicate better with their horses, both in day-to-day interactions and competition; absorb more in valuable learning situations, such as lessons and clinics; and perform their best when the stakes are high, as when heading into the jump-off or approaching the last fence on the cross-country course. p> Haime invites readers to dive into three clear and informative areas of exploration: The Confidence Base: Firm up the fundamentals. The Confidence Builders: Systems and tips to help you build confidence. The Confidence Threats: An inside look at what to watch out for in riding and in competition. Throughout, those who have reached the highest levels on horseback in a number of disciplines share their stories, including Michael Jung, Beezie Madden, McLain Ward, Laura Tomlinson, Harry Meade, Oliver Townend, Mattias Tromp, Casey Deary, Beth Underhill, Fred Mannix, Jarred Zenni, Beth Underhill, Jonathon Millar, and Kelly Soleau-Millar. These Olympians, champions, and medalists explain what they do in the saddle and how their techniques for performing under world-class pressure might help other riders develop a similar kind of confidence. Perhaps even more valuable are the struggles these top competitors share, giving readers the rare opportunity to see how even “the best of the best” are human, too. p> The way riders develop confidence in their equestrian lives is transferable to everything they do: a confident rider can be a confident business person, confident worker, confident spouse, confident parent, and confident friend. In this way, Ride Big!™ instills a skill of worth and promise that extends far beyond the show ring.