With so many horse related magazines, books, video's and DVD's, it's hard to know what to purchase - will it be beneficial or will it gather dust on your bookshelf? Generally, the budget is tight as there are so many other horse necessities to purchase. I have compiled a list of horse media that I have found beneficial and a great addition to my collection. The links below incorporate books, video's and DVD's relating to classical and modern day dressage, horsemanship, equine behaviour and horse health and welfare.
Please remember: no amount of reading can replace practical horse experience. Books, video's and DVD's can provide clarity and understanding, but practice and regular lessons with your horse/s and a qualified instructor is where everything will come together.
Book Reviews - Video and DVD Reviews
Axiom Publishing is an independent Australian publisher with over thirty years experience. Having recently published "Clydesdale and Working Horses - a Pictorial History" they are now seeking further stories from those whose lives have been touched by these dedicated and honest horses.
Many older Australians worked with horses on a daily basis in a range of industries and circumstances. While yarns may have been told amongst friends, in mos cases, they have not been recorded for others to share and enjoy. AXIOM PUBLISHING WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! You may be the child or grandchild who has loved listening to stories of a time gone by and wish to record these for posterity, as a tribute to a loved one.
Axiom Publishing also want to hear from today's owners who still appreciate these commanding creatures, not for their working capacity but for their sheer beauty. Those who are passionate about keeping bloodlines alive, and preserving the traditions of our ancestors for future generations.
Axiom Publishing have a high regard for the close relationship between man and horse. Knowing many who would say, "If only that horse could talk, he could tell a story or two." These are the dedications to a humble friend we would appreciate in storyline. Your memorable moment may have been one to make you laugh or cry. Stories between 1500 and 2500 words are ideal and they are happy to accept more than one story.
As a token of Axiom Publishing's appreciation, all published stores will receive an Axiom limited edition 2010 Heavy Horse calendar. Those interested should submit in written form their story to:
Axiom Publishing
2/1 Union Street,
Stepney, South Australia, 5069.
Listed below are a number of different businesses in Australia and overseas that sell horse media including books, video's and DVD's online. I have added star ratings for businesses I have made purchases through. These are based on communication, promptness and price of postage, cost of item and item description.
Please note: Warmbloods Australia take no responsibility for sales or information relating to the listed website's or any issues you may have with any of the below businesses for you individual purchases.
AUSTRALIA
Abe Books - Australian equivalent of Amazon.
AEBC - Australian Equine Behaviour Centre. Books by Dr. Andrew and Manuela McLean. 
BibliOz - specialising in out of print books. Note: not horse specific.
eBay - great source of books, video's and DVD's. REMEMBER to check seller ratings! 
Equileisure - horse and sporting books and videos.
Equitainment - horse and pony movies and stories for all ages. Online book and movie store.
Fishpond - Australian equivalent of Amazon. Prices better than Amazon - guaranteed.
Horse Books - quality books for serious horse people.
Nuno Book - Eleanor Russell, writer of Gymnastic Exercises for Horses.
Seek Books - Seekbooks has a database of over 1.2 million in print books from all over the world.
The Horseman's Bookshop - horse related books and memorabilia.
Tuxedo - specialise in mail order equestrian books.
Valley Country - stock an extensive range of horse and rider books and DVD's.
INTERNATIONAL
Note: ensure you check international shipping rates!
Air Shop - tools for the thinking equestrian. Books by Erica K. Frei.
Alibris - extensive range of horse related books by numerous sellers.
Amazon.com / Amazon.co.uk / Amazon.de - extensive range of horse related books by numerous sellers. 
Asmussen - online horse book store. German website available in both German and English.
Bit by Bit - classical horsemanship books and DVD's.
Bookfinder - partners directly with major online listings, aggregating inventories of over 150,000 booksellers.
CADMOS - Pferde Bücher (Horse Books)
Country Books Direct - equestrian books including Kenilworth Press.
Eclectic Horseman - a range of horse books, video DVD and audio.
Equibooks - the Horse Book Store of Amigo Publications, Inc.
Equine Studies Institute - horse books by Dr Deb Bennett, Ph.D. on horse health and horsemanship.
FN Verlag - German online store for horse books and DVD's. Note: German only.
Half-Halt Press - large range of equestrian books available for purchase online.
Horse Books Etc - online store for horse books, gifts and DVD's.
Horsegate - German website available in both German and English. Equestrian books, DVD's and more.
J.A. Allen - equestrian publishers since 1926.
Kenilworth Press - specialist equestrian publishers.
Liber Novus - Pferdebücher (German horse titles - books and DVD's).
Pferdia.tv - German website available in both German and English. By Thomas Vogel.
The Educational Publishing Bookstore - Nancy Nicholson's Biomechanical Riding.
The Horse Studio - international equestrian shop selling a variety of horse books and DVD's.
Know of a reputable, online resource for purchasing horse books, video's or DVD's? If so, please contact me for your listing to be considered.