Nursing and bringing a horse back to work after a long layoff can be tedious and frustrating, and is a time fraught with pitfalls. However, this book, chock full of rehabilitation advice and know-how, helps you avoid problems while keeping your spirits high as you tackle the task.

Learning to ride with confidence over fences is like learning to swim with confidence: You may never make the Olympics, but you can learn to perform competently, safely, and consistently. After all, riding is supposed to be fun, not a continuing episode of "Fear Factor."

Whether building a new barn, remodeling a building into a stable, or improving an existing barn, this is the perfect guide. From finding the best building site to choosing stall latches, it is chock full of information and how-to tips.

Here's a practical, no-nonsense guide to designing and building cost-effective cross-country fences and courses at all levels, from practice fences at home up to three-day event standard. The emphasis is on building safe courses, with fences that inspire confidence and which won't break the bank.

Everyday Jumping for Riders and Instructors provides a collection of exercises, on the flat and over poles and fences, as well as detailed background information on jumping technique and tips on how to achieve a clear round in faultless style.