Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a pony-mad youngster or young rider can be a fun —especially if you can combine their passion with an opportunity to learn. If your young equestrian eats, sleeps and dreams of horses, spending hours imagining life in the saddle or caring for their favourite pony, a book exploring the anatomy and biomechanics of these amazing animals might be just the thing to ignite their curiosity further.
Understanding how the horse’s body works can deepen a young rider’s appreciation for their equine friends. Anatomy books provide and insight into the structures that allow the horse to move with such power and grace. They explain the muscles, bones, and tendons responsible for galloping across fields or jumping. Equine biomechanics focuses on how these parts work together, offering a fascinating look at why proper care, training, and riding techniques are so important for equine welfare and performance.
Choosing a book for a young reader means finding something engaging yet accessible. Gillian has written a number of fabulous books that blend stunning illustrations with clear explanations. Whether your child loves art, dreams of becoming a vet, or simply wants to build a deeper bond with their pony, there’s a book to suit that will inspire hours of learning and wonder. Here are our selection of the best gifts for Christmas.
Exploring Equine Anatomy – A Mindfulness Colouring Book celebrates the beauty of the horse from the inside out. This colouring book encourages you to stop and sit quietly to create your own works of art. In a short space of time you’ll find your mind will be calmer and quieter.
With beautiful images to colour, inspirational quotes and the anatomical terminology of the muscles and skeleton preceding each section, it gives the perfect opportunity to learn as well as relax.
Take your time colouring in each of the beautiful images – a great thing to do to while away those long winter evenings.
As well as the benefits to your mental health it will also boost your knowledge of anatomy in a fun way.
How Your Horse Moves is a great book to start learning all about equine anatomy
and biomechanics.
This fascinating book will give you an insight into how the horse works.
Understand how bones and muscles work together to produce movement by seeing the musculoskeletal system painted on the outside of the horse.
Discover how correct riding and training can bring out the best in your horse – by seeing exactly what happens as he moves.
Discover how to increase fitness, strength and balance.
Learn practical exercises and stretches that can help to improve suppleness, reduce the risk of injury and develop a deeper bond with your horse.
The Young Rider Starter Pack is a must-have collection of books which will inspire young riders and encourage them to learn more about anatomy and biomechanics of the horse and how it can impact on performance and welfare.
The future of the equine world, young riders need their passion nurturing and have an understanding of how horses work. With this knowledge they will have the skills to promote equine longevity, performance, comfort, soundness and reduce the risk of injury. Young riders who are knowledgeable about equine health and welfare will be more likely to make decisions that are in the best interests of the horse. They will be able to help the horse to reach its full potential and enjoy a long and healthy life.
A young rider who understands the horse's anatomy and biomechanics will be able to ride more safely and effectively, and have the ability to develop a more natural riding style that allows the horse to move freely and comfortably.
The Young Rider Start Pack includes four books to start them on their equine anatomy and biomechanics journey.
How Your Horse Moves, an entry level book studying how the horse is made up and how it works
Exploring Equine Anatomy a fun and entertaining way to learn about the skeleton and muscles while channelling your artistic side by colouring in the detailed images
Anatomy Poster Book Volume 1: The Musculoskeletal System and Volume 2: The Internal Organs (small), a great for learning the names and location of the structures
Pilates and Stretching, which provides young rider with a range of exercises and stretches to promote comfort, mobility, suppleness and general wellbeing
A Gift for Equine Students
If you are looking for a gift for someone a little older or someone embarking on a career with horses, the Equine Student Pack is the perfect choice. This collection of books is perfect for anyone who is studying for their BHS exams, on an apprenticeship scheme or studying equine science at university. This pack will support their studies and will accelerate their training and understanding.
Many of the books in this pack are included in course recommended reading lists and provide a solid grounding in applied anatomy and biomechanics. With beautiful images, these books make anatomy fun, easy to understand and highlight the relevance of the subject to riding, training and management.
This collection of books will help the student to better understand how the horse's body moves and reacts to cues, allowing for more precise and effective communication. This can lead to improved gaits, balance, and obedience, enhancing overall performance. As well as spot the signs of and the prevention of injuries and much more.
Included in the Equine Student Pack are
Posture and Performance
How Your Horse Moves
Horse Anatomy for Performance
Anatomy Poster Books Volume 1 and 2
This Christmas, give the gift of knowledge wrapped in the magic of horses. It’s a thoughtful way to nurture their passion and empower them with a better understanding of these fabulous creatures they love.
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