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Rangelands revealed: A modern look at ecology and management

Horsetalk.co.nz “Rangeland Systems – Processes, Management and Challenges” is an unprecedented compilation of ecological and management knowledge of global rangelands. Rangelands revealed: A modern...

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Santini’s first foray: Riding Reflections

Horsetalk.co.nz In the opening chapter, Santini briefly invokes Caprilli as the founder of a system of horsemanship based on “the principles that a horse should be interfered with as little as...

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Picturing horses in the Great War

Horsetalk.co.nz "Horses of the Great War" offers a very engaging and edifying overview essay to non-specialist readers interested in horses, modern warfare, or art depicting them. Picturing horses in...

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Posthumous Santini: Horseman’s Dictionary and Caprilli Papers

Horsetalk.co.nz The latest in the Santini series features two posthumous works from the man known as Caprilli’s “intermediary and interpreter”. Posthumous Santini: Horseman’s Dictionary and Caprilli...

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Recognising a pioneer of Australia’s equestrian success

Horsetalk.co.nz Associate Professor Kirrilly Thompson looks at the new book about legendary horse trainer Tom Roberts. Recognising a pioneer of Australia’s equestrian success -- Horsetalk.co.nz -...

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New volume honors renowned Australian horse trainer’s legacy

Horsetalk.co.nz Legacy of legendary horseman Tom Roberts recognised in new book by Andrew McLean and Nicki Stuart. New volume honors renowned Australian horse trainer’s legacy -- Horsetalk.co.nz -...

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Still helping horses after 140 years: Rare “Black Beauty” edition for auction

Horsetalk.co.nz A 1915 edition of the classic horse book is being auctioned to raise funds for Redwings. Still helping horses after 140 years: Rare “Black Beauty” edition for auction -- Horsetalk.co.nz...

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Ghosts on the Great Plains: Sitting Bull, Buffalo Bill, and the battle for...

Horsetalk.co.nz The little known story of the unlikely friendship of two famous figures of the American West - Buffalo Bill Cody and Sitting Bull - told through their time in Cody’s Wild West show in...

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Revisiting equestrian classics: Outdoor Baucherists

Horsetalk.co.nz General François Faverot de Kerbrech's "Methodical Dressage of the Riding Horse" (1891), with "Dressage of the Outdoor Horse" (1907), and Étienne Beudant's "Horse Training, Outdoor and...

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The rise and fall of Peter Moody: Black Caviar’s trainer tells all

Horsetalk.co.nz Peter Moody tells all about his life in the racing industry - the good times and the bad. The rise and fall of Peter Moody: Black Caviar’s trainer tells all -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine...

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Luck of the Irish as Patrick Hogan’s racing success story continues

Horsetalk.co.nz Revised edition of 2007 best seller updates the story of Patrick Hogan and Cambridge Stud. Luck of the Irish as Patrick Hogan’s racing success story continues -- Horsetalk.co.nz -...

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An amazing life: The real story behind equine charity founder Dorothy Brooke

Horsetalk.co.nz From Scotland to Egypt, Dorothy Brooke rescued some 5000 WW1 horses from a life of misery and poor care. An amazing life: The real story behind equine charity founder Dorothy Brooke --...

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Equines and the Empire: British war horses revealed

Horsetalk.co.nz Both "Real War Horses: The Experiences of the British Cavalry, 1814-1914" and "Horses in the British Army, 1750-1950" add value to the critical literatures on cavalry and warhorses....

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The Franco-German (dressage) war

Horsetalk.co.nz French and German master equestrians clashed in mid to late-century over the proper theory and practice of dressage and equitation, particularly as they pertained to the training of...

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Military equitation still informs the modern rider

Horsetalk.co.nz Combined volume offers new insights into 18th-century equitation and its timeless application. Military equitation still informs the modern rider -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine news,...

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Horses, historians, and early modern England

Horsetalk.co.nz Two new volumes offer an insight into Britain's social history through horse racing and the breeding ventures of a famous aristocratic. Horses, historians, and early modern England --...

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Dr Seuss’s unreleased horse manuscript to be published

Horsetalk.co.nz The latest work, the manuscript of which was found in the late author's Californian home, is titled Dr Seuss's Horse Museum. Dr Seuss’s unreleased horse manuscript to be published --...

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The art of the farrier showcased in new photographic book

Horsetalk.co.nz "The Farrier" is the "culmination of a 10-year project with one purpose: to share joy and pride for the craft of farriery". The art of the farrier showcased in new photographic book --...

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Christmas gift ideas for the equestrian with everything

Horsetalk.co.nz Got a hard-to-buy-for equestrian in your life? Here's some inspiration to help this festive season. Christmas gift ideas for the equestrian with everything -- Horsetalk.co.nz - equine...

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Arabian horse novel Prince Ali free to read online

Horsetalk.co.nz The first 15 chapters of a book about an arabian horse named Prince Ali are available to read for free on the Readers & Writers Book Club. Arabian horse novel Prince Ali free to...

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