<![CDATA[Horse Books and Videos]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horse-books-videos.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[The Horse of My Dreams]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/the-horse-of-my-dreams.html Here's a fun way for kids to visualize all the great things they want their future horse to be - and to help make their dreams come true. This beautiful little activity book takes them step by step with fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions that help them find out who the horse of their dreams really is. What breed will he be? What will he look like? What traits and skills will he have? What adventures will they share? It's always fun to imagine the perfect horse and the perfect relationship. Now kids can put it down in words in this keepsake volume they'll treasure forever.

Price:$5.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Starting a Team]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/starting-a-team.html Author Dave Feltenberger shows the reader how to start a team of horses driving together. The topics covered include:
  • Teaching a catchable attitude
  • Leading and Longeing the horse for respect
  • Backing on command and ground driving
  • Putting on the collar, harness and bridle
  • Pulling the first load and hitching the team
  • Hitching single

Price:$14.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Horsedrawn Plows and Plowing]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horsedrawn-plows-plowing-book.html Contains detailed information on various types of plows including parts, adjustments, and maintenance. Chapters are also included on laying out a field for plowing and teaching yourself and your horses how to plow.

Price:$32.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Horse Hoof Care]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horse-hoof-care.html Give your horse the care and attention he needs to put his best foot forward. Cherry Hill, your trusted equine advisor, and Richard Klimesh, a seasoned farrier, bring their extensive knowledge of equine foot health to Horse Hoof Care, the complete reference for every horse owner.

Price:$19.95 Special Price:$15.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[The Essential Guide to Carriage Driving]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/essential-guide-to-carriage-driving.html A practical guide to carriage driving covering topics ranging from the selection and fitting of harness and vehicle to preparing for competition and driving multiples. Index
  • Welcome to Driving
  • Types of Driving
  • Selecting and Caring for your Driving Horse or Pony
  • Understanding How the Harness Works
  • Selecting and Caring for Harness
  • Selecting the Bit
  • Selecting and Caring for Your Cart or Carriage
  • Driving Safety
  • Harnessing, Fitting and “Putting To”
  • The Basics of Driving
  • Beyond the Basics
  • On the Road Again
  • Preparing for Competition
  • Sleighs and Sleighing
  • Driving Multiple Hitches

Price:$24.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Advanced Trickonometry - The Secrets of Teaching Your Horse Tricks]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/advanced-trickonometry-the-secrets-of-teaching-your-horse-tricks.html With over 29 innovative new tricks, Advanced Trickonometry: The Secrets of Teaching Your Horse Tricks picks up right where the first volume of Trickonometry leaves off. Written in the same clear and easy-to-follow style, the hand book will give you a valuable insight into the simple yet effective methods you can use to develop deeper communication between you and your horse, and create your very own crowd pleasing performance! You'll learn crossed legs, curtsy bow, Spanish walk, rear, as well as the practical sit down, fetch, play basketball as well as many more tricks.

Price:$26.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Training for Safety]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/training-for-safety.html Training for Safety offers specific, fundamental training steps to help you achieve the best possible results as you teach your horse to become a safe, dependable driving partner. These techniques include descriptive step-by-step directions and color photos to help you along the way. The safety of you and your horse is emphasized during every lesson.

Price:$19.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Trick Training For Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/trick-training-for-horses.html Trick Training for Horses. Bea Borelle. Fun ways to engage, challenge and bond with your horse from wife of internationally renowned horse trainer and author, Philippe Karl. " Rediscover some of the magic of your childhood and how it can change the way you work with horses. Trick training is one of the best ways to make the horse your friend," Philippe states. This book details the following tricks:
  • Bowing
  • Kneeling
  • Lying Down
  • Carrying Objects
  • Crossing the Forelegs
  • Unrolling Carpet
  • Standing on a Pedestal
  • Walking the Balance Beam
  • Jumping through Streamers

Price:$22.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Hobby Farms Donkeys]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/hobby-farms-donkeys.html Don't believe the myth! Far from being stubborn and difficult, donkeys are friendly, reliable, and fairly easy to train. They have grown increasingly popular as pets, mounts, and driving and packing animals. Donkeys offers new and seasoned keepers invaluable advice on buying, caring for, breeding and selling the infinitely useful donkey. The book includes tips, full color photos, and an appendix on common maladies.

Price:$14.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Donkey Training DVD]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/donkey-training-dvd.html Donkey expert Crystal Ward shares her love for donkeys - miniature, standard, and mammoth. She shows how to train your donkey in a gentle and effective manner.

Price:$34.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[The Book of Mules]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/the-book-of-mules.html The Book of Mules is the essential new resource for anyone who owns or rides a mule, is intrigued by the idea, or is otherwise a proud—perhaps even mulish—devotee of such creatures in a largely horse-centered world. The offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, mules are known for their grace, strength, agility, and lovely long ears. With both charm and intelligence, these hardy, sure-footed creatures have a longtime association with the American West and a dedicated following that comes as no surprise to those who enjoy riding and driving them. There are some 275,000 mules in America today, and Mule Day festivals take place nationwide. In this book, Donna Campbell Smith addresses the origin, history, and breeding of mules, and provides clear and invaluable information on selecting, caring for, riding, and showing them. She lists events, discusses health care, and provides a useful glossary, resource list, and bibliography. In short, this concise introduction covers practically everything you ever wanted to know about mules.

Price:$22.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[DVD: Teach Your Horse to Drive]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/teach-horse-drive-dvd.html DVD has Lesson One and Lesson Two in Teach Your Horse to Drive. Training DVD by Mary Ruth Marks. DVD is 90 minutes long. Comes in plastic case.

Price:$39.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[2012 Mule Wall Calendar]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/2012-mule-wall-calendar.html 2012 Mule Wall Calendar This mule calendar features the full-color photography of mules at work and play. The calendar is 12" wide and 19" tall (when opened). Each page has one large color mule photo and a smaller inset photo for each month. Holidays for each month are listed.

Price:$13.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Training Workhorses/Training Teamsters]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/training-workhorses-training-teamsters-book.html This text covers the subjects of; training horses to work in harness - on the farm, in the woods, and on the road, correcting behavior problems with work horses - and training people to drive and work horses.

Price:$32.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Work Horse Handbook Second Edition]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/work-horse-handbook.html The Work Horse Handbook is about understanding the working horse. It covers the mechanics of the horse in harness, harnessing, hitching horses, getting work done with horses and many more topics. Great reference for anyone working their horses.

Price:$32.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Barn Sweep Safety Poster]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/barn-sweep-safety-poster.html A clean barn is a happy barn! Encourage everyone using the barn to keep things clean and orderly. This barn safety poster is 11 inches wide by 17 inches tall. The poster reads: A clean barn is a happy barn! Picking their feet? Leave the aisle looking sweet! Please sweep! Post in barn or aisles.

Price:$9.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Barn Clutter Safety Poster]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/barn-clutter-safety-poster.html Barn safety starts with you! Encourage everyone using the barn to keep things clean and orderly. This barn safety poster is 11 inches wide by 17 inches tall. The poster reads: Barn safety starts with you! Keep aisles free of clutter...and sweep to keep it neat! Post in barn or aisles.

Price:$9.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Riding Helmet Safety Poster]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/riding-helmet-safety-poster.html Helmets On! Encourage riders in your barn to wear their helmet when riding or driving. This helmet safety poster is 11 inches wide by 17 inches tall. The poster reads: Helmets on! Hey you! There's no excuse for risky horse play. Always wear your helmet! Post in barn or aisles.

Price:$9.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[2012 America's Rural Yesterday Engagement Calendar - Mischka]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/2012-america-s-rural-yesterday-engagement-calendar-mischka.html 2012 America's Rural Yesterday Calendar Week-at-a-glance engagement calendar, America's Rural Yesterday features 55 vintage black and white photos of rural life in the 1920s and 30s. The calendar measures 12" x 9" when opened. Plenty of space to write in appointments.

Price:$14.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[2012 Donkey Wall Calendar - Mischka Press]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/2012-donkey-wall-calendar-mischka-press.html 2012 Donkey Wall Calendar by Mischka Press This calendar respectfully celebrates the useful and versatility of the modern donkey, jacks, minis, and standards. The calendar is 12" wide and 19" tall (when opened). Each page features a large color photo as well as a smaller photo.

Price:$14.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[2012 Mule Wall Calendar - Mischka Press]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/2012-mule-wall-calendar-mischka-press.html 2012 Mule Wall Calendar by Mischka Press The mule calendar features full-color photography of these magnificent mules in a practical and useful format. The calendar is 12" wide and 19" tall (when opened), with one large color mule photo and several smaller color photos for each month.

Price:$14.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[2012 Driving Horse Wall Calendar - Mischka Press]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/2012-driving-horse-wall-calendar-mischka-press.html 2012 Driving Horse Wall Calendar by Mischka Press This calendar features the best in full-color photography of these magnificent animals in a practical and useful format. The calendar is 12" wide and 19" tall (when opened), with one large color driving horse photo and several smaller color photos for each month.

Price:$14.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[2012 Draft Horse Wall Calendar - Mischka Press]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/2012-draft-horse-wall-calendar-mischka-press.html 2012 Draft Horse Wall Calendar by Mischka Press The Mischka Draft Horse Wall Calendar, is now in its 33rd year. The calendar features full-color photography of draft horses in a practical and useful format. The calendar is 12" wide and 19" tall (when opened), with one large color draft horse photo and several smaller color photos for each month.

Price:$14.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Understanding Harness]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/understanding-harness.html Understanding Harness by harness maker Barb Lee This is a great booklet for both beginning and advanced carriage drivers on understanding the carriage driving harness. You will learn mechanics of the neck collar and breast collar harness as well as an understanding of balanced draft. The chapters included in this book are:
  • Balanced Draft
  • The Learning Curve
  • Mechanics of the Breast Collar
  • Some Criteria for Breast Collar Selection
  • Breast Collar Summary
  • Mechanics of the Neck Collar
  • Fitting a Neck Collar
  • Neck Collar Summary
  • Different Collar and Vehicle Combinations
  • An Evaluation of Several Turnouts
  • A Review of Balanced Draft
The book is spiral bound, 8 1/2" x 11", 55 pages with black & white photos.

Price:$16.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Training and Showing Your Miniature Halter Horse]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/miniature-horse-soft-cover.html Pat Elder provides a discussion on the subject of training a halter horse in this excellent how-to book for MIniature Horse owners. Over 90 photographs and illustration emphasize every point the author makes. Topics include - Selecting the halter horse, conformation, movement, bloodlines Basic training: dealing with disrespectful, pushy, frightened, or head-shy horses; kicking and biting, Condition: round pen work, jumping, backing, movement enhancers, neck sweats Halter horse care: nutrition, water, housing, blanketing Special training: setting the feet, showing stallions, loading onto a trailer Body Clipping, Showing, clothing, the halter class

Price:$23.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Haying with Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/haying-with-horses-book.html If you want to make hay with horses, Haying With Horses is the book you need.

Price:$32.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Showmanship with Miniature Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/showmanship-miniature-horses.html Showmanship with Miniature Horses is a comprehensive guide to miniature horse showmanship. Topics included are learn to train your horse for showmanship, training problem solving, learn what judges want to see, grooming and clipping instructions and much more.

Price:$17.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Kid Kit - The Usborne Book of Horses and Ponies ]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/kid-kit-horses-ponies.html Young children are captivated by horses and ponies. This book introduces lots of different breeds and shows the amazing things they can do. Huge, glossy illustrations bring all kinds of horses leaping into life, from brave show jumpers to frisky foals. The kit includes: Book of Horses and Ponies 3 horse stamps Non-toxic Ink pad

Price:$19.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[The Rider's Problem Solver]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/riders-problem-solver.html Enhance your riding experience with encouragement from riding clinician Jessica Jahiel. Jahiel draw's on real-life rider's questions and addresses a full range of common concerns from mounting up to competing with confidence.

Price:$19.95 Special Price:$15.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Working Horses: Looking Back 100 Years to America's Horse Drawn-Days]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/working-horses-book.html Hard cover book covers the history of draft horses. The book is 11.1 x 8.5 x 1 inches in size. The book is 249 pages and written by Charles Philip Fox. Published by Heart Prairie Press.

Price:$29.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Horsepower The Wonder of Draft Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horsepower-wonder-of-draft-horses.html Shows the largest equine breeds - Percherons, Belgians, and Clydesdales - in actual working situations and as participants in an exhibition. Fascinating nuggets of draft-horse lore are embedded in the simple text.

Price:$9.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[The Horse Training Problem Solver]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horse-training-problem-solver.html Equine behavior expert Jessica Jahiel answers your questions about the miscommunications and troublesome situations that crop up during training sessions. She breaks down goals into small achievable steps, helps trainers reverse the ill effects of bad training, and shows the way to better, more trusting horse/human relationships.

Price:$19.95 Special Price:$15.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[They Did It With Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/they-did-it-with-horses-book.html This is a book of photos of horses at work. The sections include logging, firefighting, agriculture, performance, and home delivery.

Price:$28.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Long Reining to Break Horses to Harness Book]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/long-reining-to-break-horses-to-harness.html Working with long reins is an ideal and, above all, safe way to break horses to harness, and to train the driving horse correctly. This book is an essential training book for all drivers and horse trainers. Beginning with work on the single lunge, moving on to long reins, and then on to the initial hitching, he gives tips and advice from his accumulated wealth of experience, explaining how potential problems can be successfully resolved. Contents include:
  • Preparing the driving horse for training
  • Working on the lunge
  • Why horses should be broken to harness using long reins
  • Training structure for long reining
  • Long reins and pulling a weight
  • First hitching

Price:$32.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Driving & Judging Dressage]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/driving-judging-dressage.html Driven dressage is derived from ridden dressage. Due to the nature of the sport, it poses different problems than its ridden counter part. This book discusses FEI rules to help both drivers and judges understand driven dressage. The book's chapters include:
  • Introduction
  • The Arena
  • The rules
  • Movements
  • Judging

Price:$19.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Starting To Drive]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/starting-to-drive-sallie-walrond.html Starting to Drive by Sallie Walrond is a well illustrated book for beginning carriage drivers. It cover the basics of putting on a harness, hitching a horse to a carriage and driving a carriage. Chapters include:
  • Introduction
  • Harnessing tradition
  • Putting on a breast collar
  • Putting on a full collar
  • Fitting the saddle and crupper
  • Girthing up and fitting the breeching
  • Fitting reins
  • The bridle, blinkers and bitting
  • Leading from the stable and putting to
  • Rein handling
  • The box seat
  • Mounting and position on the box
  • Driving on the road
  • Dismounting
  • Taking horse form vehicle and unharnessing
  • Conclusion

Price:$12.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Starting And Running Your Own Small Farm Business]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/starting-and-running-your-own-small-farm-business.html Locally grown produce and specialty farm products are finding eager new customers every season. Farmers' markets sprout up every spring, luring tourists and locals with pasture-raised meats, organic vegetables and fruit, artisanal cheeses, and a seemingly endless assortment of baked goods, handmade condiments, and craft items. Restaurants and grocery stores feature products from regional farms with pride. And direct-to-consumer marketing and selling is a reality for every farmer with an Internet connection. To help farmers position themselves well for the opportunities afforded by today's market, Sarah Aubrey, a successful farm-based business owner, shares her years of research and firsthand experience in Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business. Here is everything readers need to know about launching a small agricultural enterprise, from initial start-up to consumer marketing. Begin by fine-tuning that bright idea into a viable business plan, and then learn how to go out and sell it. Secure financing, work out the legalities, follow the proper USDA guidelines, and a farming business is born. Aubrey explains every step of the process and even includes samples of the required forms. Every small farmer must also become a skilled salesperson and marketing professional. Aubrey runs through all the selling options — from rural farmstands to Web sites to food service wholesalers — and explains the pros and cons of each. She also explains how to create and stick with an advertising budget, how to develop pricing strategies, and the importance of personal asset protection. Aubrey brings her business advice to life with profiles of farmers successfully crafting and selling everything from small batches of wine to exotic animals such as elk and alpacas. Their stories are minicourses in successful farming, sure to inspire every reader.

Price:$19.99

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Manes And Tails]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/manes-tails.html A step-by-step guide to the art of trimming and plaiting manes and tails. Topics include: how to pull a mane and tail, Plaiting a mane with thread or rubber bands, remedial mane plaiting, hogging a mane, two ways to plait a tail, and more. Contains over 70 full color diagrams.

Price:$12.95

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[The Horse Behavior Problem Solver]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horse-behavior-problem-solver.html The Horse Behavior Problem Solver gives the answers to 101 common horse behavior problems including handling a frightened or untrained horse - overcoming head-shyness, being afraid of the vet, and standing for the farrier - what to do with a horse that kicks, rears, bucks, or bites - help older horses break bad habits and keep young ones from developing them.

Price:$18.95 Special Price:$15.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Lyons On Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/lyons-on-horses.html Every year, some 10,000 people attend Lyons's clinics to learn the secrets contained in this complete training program for horses and trainers of all skill levels, by one of America's most popular and trusted trainer-instructors.

Price:$32.50 Special Price:$24.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Storey's Guide to Training Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/storeys-guide-to-training-horses.html This is an essential handbook for all horse owners. It covers everything from basic safety to retraining a horse that has acquired bad habits. It explains how to train a horse for: English, Western, Trail Riding, Jumping, Dressage, and Driving.

Price:$18.95 Special Price:$14.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Cherry Hill's Horsekeeping Almanac]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horsekeeping-almanac.html Packed cover to cover with wisdom and advise, this comprehensive book from Cherry Hill guides you through each month and season of the year with topics including: Immunizations, rotational grazing, hay inventory, pasture priorities, bedding, branding, weight gain, and many more.

Price:$24.95 Special Price:$18.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Starting & Running Your Own Horse Business]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/starting-running-your-own-horse-business.html Yes, you can do the work you've always dreamed of doing. Here's all the information you need to start and run a successful hose business! Whether you are a seasoned professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, Starting & Running Your Own Horse Business puts you on the inside track to making money and cutting expenses. An experienced stable manager, author Mary Ashby McDonald knows exactly what works (and what doesn't) in the business of horses. Now she shares her profitable ideas and techniques with you.

Price:$19.95 Special Price:$13.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Getting Your First Horse]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/getting-your-first-horse.html 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.

Price:$19.95 Special Price:$14.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Horse Sense - A Complete Guide to Horse Selection and Care]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horse-sense.html In forty years as a country veterinarian John J. Mettler saw just about everything that can happen to horses and horse people - from the first time buyer purchasing the wrong mount to the experienced owner coping with a case of acute colic. Here Dr. Mettler has shared that long experience, flavoring his straightforward advice with absorbing, and sometimes hair-raising, anecdotes.

Price:$16.95 Special Price:$12.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Horse Health Care]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/horse-health-care.html A step-by-step photographic guide to mastering over 100 horsekeeping skills. Includes correct techniques for: daily exam, basic restraint, leg wrapping, hoof care, giving shots, dental exams, wound care, and checking vital signs.

Price:$19.95 Special Price:$16.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Storey's Guide to Raising Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/storey-s-guide-to-raising-horses.html Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses has earned a place on the equestrian's bookshelf as an authoritative guide to the subject. The book's comprehensive coverage includes information on grooming, foaling, housing, diet, exercise, and disease prevention and treatment. The 2nd edition, now with 90,000 copies in print contains new and expanded features: • Up-to-the-minute coverage of diseases and vaccination options • Thoroughly updated advice on hoof care • Expanded coverage of reproductive care and techniques Storey's Guide to Raising Series is the essential animal husbandry information from the trusted source.

Price:$19.99 Special Price:$16.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Storey's Guide To Feeding Horses]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/feeding-horses.html In this comprehensive book, Melyni Worth, who is one of the world's leading equine nutritionists, provides down-to-earth explainations of everything from how a horse digests food, to why the horse's summer diet is not suitable when winter comes roaring in. Topics include: Nutrients in detail, water in the diet, nutritional disorders, feeding at different life stages, making hay, and more.

Price:$18.95 Special Price:$15.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Eros & Equus]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/eros-and-equus.html Reading this unique collection of world class literature, "Eros & Equus, is like entering a dream smell of stables. One is treated to the unrestrained feeling of utter freedom when riding out in the morning. Included are outstanding selections of prose and poetry from forty-four authors.

Price:$29.95 Special Price:$24.00

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:44:24 +0000 <![CDATA[Trail Riding - Train, Prepare, Pack Up & Hit the Trail]]> http://www.bigblackhorse.com/trail-riding.html Rhonda Hart Poe's book "Trail Riding", is a complete manual of everything you need to know before riding off in the great outdoors. The book helps you evaluate a trail mount, choose equipment and packing up. You'll learn how to deal with wild animals, unexpected weather, poisonous plants, and trail emergencies.

Price:$19.95 Special Price:$16.00

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