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Horse/Equestrian BooksIf you are looking for general information on horses we have a selection of books to help you out. You'll find information on horse breeds, getting your first horse, equipping your horse farm and much more. Don't forget to view our other equine book categories! |
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Horse Breeds of North America Pocket guide to 96 North American horse breeds. There is a photo and description page for each breed. Also included in the book is information on what each breed does best, average breed heights, breed associations and web sites, and a photo with parts of the horse.
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Getting Your First Horse Buying your first horse can be a daunting experience! Dutson takes you step by step through the buying or leasing process. There is also information on boarding and care options, breed information, and safety and horse health.
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Equipping Your Horse Farm - Tractors, Trailers, Trucks & More High-quality equipment is essential to running a horse farm. Equipping Your Horse Farm guides you through equipment selection and keeping your machinery and equipment in good working order.
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Stable Smarts Stable Smarts by Heather Smith Thomas is full of useful tidbits gleaned over a lifetime of working with horses day in and day out. It's full of tips like, selecting the best hay, getting finicky horses to eat, making your own water tubs, making homemade pest repellents and much more.
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Only Horse People... A Look At A Sport For The Deranged! This a humorous look at those who own horses. Only Horse People... is dedicated to all those who sacrifice time, money, and energy to a sport that leaves normal, rational people shaking their heads.
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Mouths And Bits A step-by-step guide to a horse's mouth and the principles of bitting. The book covers anatomy of the horse's mouth, teeth and ageing, the tongue, care of the mouth, bit types, bit action and more.
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Bits And Bitting Manual - Western - English Studies on all the major bits, leg aids, and reining techniques. Covers how to train and use bits, martingales, draw-reins, hackamores, and understand what makes them work.
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The Book of Miniature Horses - Buying, Breeding, Training, Showing, and Enjoying The Book of Miniature Horses is the perfect introduction to buying, keeping, enjoying, and breeding miniature horses. Information includes: historical background, care tips, feeding, breeding, using miniatures for sight impared individuals, and more.
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The Horseman's Illustrated Dictionary A complete compendium of equestrian terms, THE HORSEMAN'S ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY goes beyond simple words and phrases. In addition to providing easy-to-understand definitions of both esoteric and commonly used terms, Steven D. Price delves into their fascinating derivations.
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Trailering Your Horse Trailoring Your Horse contains everything a horse owner needs to know about selecting, maintaining, and operating trailors, and transporting horses. From techniques for determining a trailer's tongue weight to exercises that take horses through simulated loading to horse care en route, Hill explains it all.
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Horse Wisdom - Life's Lessons from the Saddle Horse Wisdom: Life’s Lessons From the Saddle reveals the special wisdom that spending time with horses imparts. The text offers thoughts on the revelations often experienced while in a horse’s company, while the beautiful photography captures the essence of the equine as teacher, inspiring us to lead better lives.
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101 Uses for a Horse Horses have historically had many uses for humans. They've hauled things for us, given us rides, plowed fields, and made vast distances possible to traverse. But since the combustion engine took over all of that toil, horses have found a new place in our hearts and minds. In this delightful book, enchanting color photos depict 101 of a horse's most useful traits.
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Horse Rules The beautiful photography and inspirational text of Horse Rules remind us of the many admirable virtues of equines and, just as importantly, of vital lessons that come from spending time in their presence. This warm and insightful gift book - perfect for horse owners or anyone who simply admires horse - gives horses their due, while it guides us to rediscover what matters most in life.
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What Horses Teach Us... Horse lovers everywhere know that there is much we can learn by watching and caring for horses. Whether blazing new trails, pulling a load, hurdling obstacles, or savoring a day in the meadow, horses of all sizes and colors have lessons to teach. Dromgoole's insight and humor are paired with delightful photos, culminating in a book that reminds us of what is meaningful in our lives.
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Horse Sense There is just as much horse sense as ever, but the horses have most of it,” goes the adage, and this charming book proves just that! Engaging color photos showcasing the beauty, power, and majesty of the horse are paired with quotations about horses, their simple good sense, and how we can learn from them. Every horse lover will find joy in the stunning photography and smile at the thoughtful, unique horse sensibilities shared in this book.
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The Incredible Little Book of 10,001 Names for Horses Selecting a name for your horse has never been more fun! Here is an exhaustive collection of literally thousands of names for horses. Whether you're naming a foal, a show horse, or your very first pony -- or simply renaming your new backyard pal -- this book will server as an endless source of inspiration!
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Why Horses Do That Why do horses "spook" at things? Why do horses kick if approached from the rear? Why do horses breathe into each other's nostrils? These and thirty-six other curious equine behaviors are informatively and light-heartedly answered.
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Moseman's Illustrated Catalog of Horse Furnishing Goods A century ago, the horse was the undisputed king of the road. Keeping him on the road - healthy, well-shod, well-groomed and properly outfitted - was a major industry, one that also saw to the needs of the well-turned-out-rider and driver, the well-equipped carriage and the well-furnished stable. Among the most prominent American purveyors of horse furnishing goods in the 1890's was C.M. Moseman and Brother of New York City. This authentic, unabridged republication of their 1893 catalog presents a dazzling array of over 2,033 black-and-white superbly illustrated items relating to horseback riding and horse-drawn vehicles.
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Horsekeeping on a Small Acerage A thorough understanding of horses is critical to good horsekeeping. Hill explains the behavior and needs of the horse, then helps you choose a management method that fits your lifestyle and locale. Read this book, and learn how to maximize your horsekeeping effectiveness with careful planning of facilities and diligent management routines that will keep horses happy, healthy, and safe.
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All About Bits And Bridles - Allen Photographic Guides Choosing the right bit and bridle is a vital part of creating a partnership with your horse. This book explains everything you need to know about a complicated subject in easy to understand text and with specially taken photographs. |
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