Reining Dreams - Equestrian Dreams Author:Francesca Sternberg, Lyle Lovett Reining Dreams is all about excellence in the fast growing sport of Reining. Once the domain of the North American cowboy, Reining fever is spreading across Europe and is now considered the fastest growing FEI discipline. Francesca Sternberg, International reining champion and breeder of champion Quarter Horses, has put together a list of elite ... more »horses and riders who dominate this exciting, fast moving, precision event. The riders take you behind the scenes to reveal their training secrets and how they prepare themselves for the big competitions. Learn how the medal winning horses are conditioned and cared for. With the addition of big, breath-taking illustrations the reader senses the power of the spins, slides, rollbacks and fast gallops. Discover the glamorous world of Western fashion for both horse and rider. Check out the top saddle maker, the top labels to be seen in, the latest in cowboy hat and boot styles and take a close look at the intricate work that expert craftsmen put into their bits, spurs and buckles. Reining Dreams is the perfect book for the Open and Non-Pro rider along with readers who simply love to admire beautiful images of athletic horses in motion. There is not another book like this on the market and for less than the price of a riding lesson it is a book you will want to read again and again. CONTENTS: Acknowledgements, Contents, Author/Judges introductions, Rudi Kronsteiner - Smart Spook, Rieky Young - Burnt Starlight, Shawn Flarida - Wimpys Little Chic, Duane Latimer - Hang Ten Surprize, Craig Schmersal - Boom Shernic, Tom McCutcheon - Gunners Special Nite, Mandy McCutcheon - I Spin For Chics, Andrea Fappani - Big Chex To Cash, Tim McQuay - Hollywood Dun It, Cody Sapergia - Star Spangle Whiz, Jordan Larson - Lena Gallo, Randy Paul - Taris Designer Genes, Martin Larcombe - Red Chic Peppy, Dell Hendricks - Starlights Wrangler, Matt Mills - Easy Otie Whiz, Bernard Fonck - Sail On Top Whizard, Fashion, Glossary, Photographers Index« less