How to create the Perfect Riding Horse
by Perry Wood (David & Charles 2007)

What is your idea of a perfect riding horse? His idea, according to author Perry Wood, is a horse who enjoys being ridden as much as the rider enjoys riding him.

When Woods conceptualised the structure of this book, he asked his students to name the ­attributes they wanted in a good horse. Their answers boiled down to an easy-to-handle, obedient, calm, willing and forward-going horse that is a great partner, sensitive to the aids, with smooth transitions, wonderful ­paces and in beautiful self-carriage. Creating this horse, is what this book is about. It is ­thoroughly ­recommended. – Izak Hofmeyr

Your Horse's Health: Lameness
by Oliver C Davis (David & Charles 2007)

The author has attempted to provide a practical guide intended to impart an approach to understanding and solving lameness problems.

Instead of trying to guess what is wrong with a horse, it is meant to train the eye and guide the hand. The four sections deal with lameness evaluation, an overview of veterinary diagnostics, first aid and injury management, and treatment of a lame horse. A valuable book for every horseman. – Izak Hofmeyr

WIN WIN WIN!!!

In the March/April 2008 edition of SA Horseman, we reviewed Margrit Coates’s new book, Connecting with horses. One lucky reader can win a copy of this beautiful book, courtesy of Random House SA. Send the answer to the following question with your name, postal address and contact details, on a postcard to Verity van Rensburg, SA Horseman, PO Box 1284, Pretoria 0001 or e-mail ­verity@agriconnect.co.za:

What is the FULL NAME of the organisation that aims to retrieve stolen stock and prevent stocktheft on the SA/Lesotho border?

Entries close on 30 May and the winner will be announced in our July/August edition.

These and other titles are available from Horsebooks Unlimited, tel 011 315 5333 or e-mail divov@global.co.za