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Impressive, but lacking...
I personally feel that this book is for the established artist who knows his basic concepts in art. For the newbie, this might not be the one for you. The drawings within are definitely for those of a slightly higher level.

However, if you are looking to pratice your equine drawings, this is the way to go. The step-by-step drawings are easily to follow, and the guidelines at the beginning of the book serve as a reminder to improve on your drawing skills.

This is truly a good book for practice. If you need the basics, look somewhere else.

This book makes it so easy to draw good horses!
I love this book! I gives really easy instructions so you can draw really good horses, even if you couldn't before. It even tells you what kind of pencils and supplies you should have if you want to draw.

drawing
Makes it much easier for my daughter to draw her favorite animal...the horse of course!

great book!
We were very pleased with this book. The book gives simple yet accurate "how-to"s. A wonderful book.

great for beginners
This book really helps people who want to learn how to draw horses. It has good step by step illustrations of how to do it. ... Read more

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A "1st Place" horse coloring book
This was the first of the Dover coloring books I purchased for my four year old daughter. It features not only realistic drawings but some instructional/informational text about horse breeds, horse care, horsemanship and riding styles. The rider, both adult and child, are included in the images. My daughter liked it so much we ended up buying all the horse/pony titles by John Green we could find on Amazon including "Horses of the World" and "Ponies of the World". Mr. Green, please do more horse/pony books!

My son love it!!
It is a great book...with many drawings that help a 3 years old kid to paint it and the kids love it....my son doesn't know to read but the detailed explanations help us (parents) to explain him what is going on in each page and to create bed stories for him...
Excellent book for a kid who loves animals and horses.

Great Coloring Book For All Horse Fans
This coloring books was fun for my kids and I to color. We spent a couple hours coloring. The picture weren't too detailed for my kids to enjoy. It is great for the millions of horse lovers out there. ... Read more

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WOW!!!!!
This book is great! All sorts of beautiful posters of various horse breeds fill it's spine! Buy it for your horse crazy daughters or nieces---they can decorate their whole room with the book! All sorts of wonderful information about some of our favorite breeds! The only down side that I can see is that the posters just slide out if you're looking in the book. Overall, a fantastic collection of posters! ... Read more

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You can count on horse-crazy kids to be doing something horse-related, thinking about something horse-related, or planning something horse-related 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That's why Cindy A. Littlefield created the Kids' Book of Horse Games & Puzzles. If kids are going to spend their time horsing around, they might as well jump-start their creativity and boost their problem-solving skills at the same time.

The book is divided into five sections: Word Play, Picture Puzzles, Drawing, Fun and Games, and Brain Teasers. (All the answers are included.)

Take the "Horse and Pony Stall of Fame" challenge by matching up famous equines with their human or television character companions. Snuffle through the "Hungry as a Horse" quiz and see if you can find the names of 14 things horses like to eat hidden in a block of letters. Then break out your best drawing pencils and learn how to draw a horse's portrait in six easy steps.

Fun, horsey cartoons and illustrations adorn every page. And scattered throughout the book are horse riddles, bits of horse trivia, and quotes about horses.

Here, at last, is the perfect book for kids who love puzzles almost as much as they love horses. ... Read more

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Very good book!
I like this book because it teaches very "Kid Friendly." I would highly reccomend this book to all kids,5-15! It's Great!

Comprehensive, reliable, and thoroughly "kid friendly"
Cherry Hill is a veteran horse trainer, breeder, and equestrian event judge, who for many years taught university-level courses in horse management and training throughout the United States and Canada. Cherry Hill's Horse Care For Kids is an ideal book for young readers seeking to teach themselves the essential of caring for their horses in a responsible manner. Beginning with matching the right horse to the young rider, and progressing through safe horse handling, grooming, feeding, stabling, and more, Cherry Hill's Horse Care for Kids is comprehensive, reliable, and thoroughly "kid friendly". If there is a young equestrian in your family, then he or she should have their own personal copy of Cherry Hill's Horse Care For Kids! ... Read more

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There's something magical, almost mystical, about horses. Our earliest ancestors felt it--on the walls and ceilings of the caves of Lascaux and Altamira are magnifcent images of horses that were painted 40,000 years ago.

In Dream Horses: A Poster Book, Bob Langrish, one of the world's leading equine photographers, continues the tradition of celebrating the beauty, the power, and the mystery of the horse. Horse-crazy kids will be enchanted by the book's 30 spectacular poster-size photographs. Horse-loving adults who appreciate fantasy photography will be awestruck by Langrish's superb compositions. With the sure hand of a master, he has manipulated these images so that each shot has a fantastical, even mythological quality.

These dreamlike scenes, accompanied by inspired text, tell a story that is otherworldly, and yet still familiar. ... Read more

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One of the best horse coloring books
I bought this for my 4-year old daughter and who was already a great horse-lover. She's now 5-1/2 and it has been one of the few coloring books she has held on to and keeps coming back to. The beautifully detailed drawings are a challenge to color but not too much so. This one, along with John Green's other "horse coloring book masterpiece", Ponies of the World, also from Dover Publications, is a must-have for any child with an interest in horses and coloring. All I can hope is that Mr. Green will publish more horse books!

A GREAT BOOK TO COLOR
It's a very detailed book. The pictures show every bit of detail in the horse from the hocks to the muzzle. Very well designed. I bought it for my daughter, Ella, and she loves it! You need it for your kids!

Horses of the World coloring book
My 6 year old daughter loves horses and was thrilled with thisbook. She said "because the horses are so real looking and they have great detail." This book also teaches a little about each breed that is focused on in the drawing. My daughter said " Realistic animals in coloring books are very important to us." meaning children in general. I am very pleased with this book the detail in the drawings are incredibly accurate to the breed, and I have been working with horses for over 20 years. Thankyou so much for such a great coloring book one without cartoon characters. Sincerely, Eileen ... Read more

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An inpiration for young riders and a feast for horse and book lovers. ... Read more

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Horses - Strength, Grace and Poetry in Motion
I have owned this book for years. I still read it when it is not possible to feel the wind in my hair for real. The breathtaking pictures, the lovely stories and the obvious connection GaWaNi has with Kola, his horse, all make this an outstanding book and mini escape for me. Thank you Mr. Pony Boy and Ms. Boiselle!

Beautifully Illustrated book for kids
Nice pics but not a HUGE amount of substance. But, girls who love horses aren't looking for a lot of that anyway! They want pictures and romantic thoughts about being with horses. That's what they get!

Learning about horses and life
Leadership through trust and respect is one of the many lessons the young reader will learn from this book. The simple tools and techniques for starting a line of communication with horses are presented in a wise and gentle manner. Indeed, the Native American philosophy of teaching horses coincides with their attitude toward all animals living on, in, or above Mother Earth, and that is responsibility for them and mutual respect among and between them. GaWaNi Pony Boy speaks of creating the right environment for understanding, and his thoughts, words, and deeds are relevant to everyday life. The book is artfully laid out and contains beautiful and decoratively captioned photographs. There are several Native American tales and sayings, such as, "...the reason Creator gave two-leggeds two ears and one mouth was so that we would listen twice as much as we talk." I found this book to be a most enjoyable learning experience and recommend it to adults and youngsters alike. ... Read more

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Horses have been, among other things, a cowboy’s best friend, a knight’s trusty ally, a bettor's race track dream, and the inspiration for countless artists, writers, and storytellers. This engaging account explores how the rich partnership between humans and horses has helped to shape more than five thousand years of history.

100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 1995 (NY Public Library) ... Read more

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everything you would ever want to know
An excellent history of the horse! It's never dull. The information is presented in an easy to understand way, and very interesting. Anyone interested in horses should definately read this. ... Read more

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The most practical illustrated guide for all horse and pony lovers.

The DK Horse and Pony Book is a beautifully illustrated practical guide for young horse and pony lovers everywhere. Expert advice on horse and ponies -- from identifying breeds to grooming, veterinary care, and riding techniques. Suitable for both novice and experienced riders. Encourages young enthusiasts to learn more about riding and caring for a horse or pony. ... Read more

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Why does a horse put its ears back?Which horses carriedknights into battle?How fast can a Thoroughbred run?The answers tothese questions and many more are packed within the pages of Pockets:Horses. ... Read more

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This is a book for all horsenuts!!!!
This a really cool book! I read it from cover to cover. I learned stuff about horses thatI never knew and learned about breeds of horses that I never knew existed! This a good book for beginner horsenuts.

DK Handbooks: Horses
I have been taking riding for two years.Just a couple of days ago my instructor said I was the smart intellect of my age group at the barn.I think getting this book really helped. It covers a lot of breeds and information on them.This book is great so if your horse crazy I would reccomend getting this book!!!

Excellent Book for Breed Identification and History
I am so glad that I purchased this book.I needed a reference guide to help me identify different breeds of horses and ponies for the Photo Model Horse Shows that I have been participating in.Since I will eventually judge a show, I needed to be prepared to classify horse breeds from the photograph entries that will be sent to me. It is easy to read, the photographs are lovely, and there were only a few breeds not listed.Good job!

Well...
The pictures are nice.But otherwise this is just your average guidebook to horses.The information is easy to understand and some of it, like the heights of horses, is represented visually.But if you are looking to knowa little bit about a lot of breeds, this would be a good book for you.

Very Useful
I have been riding for ten years and still look back on this book to brush up on my horsemanship!I would recommend it to anyone who is beginning riding or is just getting a horse to have at home.The only thing missingfrom this book is riding information.It covers many breeds and why theyare signifigant, and beginners horsemanship. ... Read more

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The ultimate horse training book
These techniques are AMAZING! They go against most conventional methods, but what a way to empower not only the rider/handler/owner but also the horse. You don't need to read the book cover to cover in order to start the work. Some of it seems a bit odd at first, but they truly work. I tried some Ttouches a few years ago, on a whim, and THEY WORKED! Since then I have tried more and more. I even attended a seminar with Linda Tellington-Jones. "Let's Ride" is the best of all her horse books. It covers just about everything. It is written for kids, but it is just as valuable to handlers of all ages. This method of training and this book in particular is a must have for anyone dealing directly with horses...from the saddle or from the ground. Just have someone do the seemingly odd touches on one of your legs, and feel the difference.

EXCELLENT for children!!!
I bought the book as an instructor, and I feel this book is EXCELLENT! Easy enough for younger riders to read, yet the information is rich enough for even ADULTS to enjoy and learn from! Lots of color photographs.

A must for any instructor and every young rider!!! ... Read more

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Naturalist Hope Ryden's stunning photographs accompany clear, conversational essays telling of her observations and experiences as she tracked the mustangs of the West. Wild horses evolved and roamed in North America until becoming extinct ten thousand years ago. Not until the early sixteenth century, when the conquistadors brought tough mounts to carry them as they explore what is now Mexico and the Southwest, did the horse reappear on American soil. Hope Ryden describes how the Plains Indians adopted the horse, which transformed their culture. But many of their horses escaped into the wild and reverted to primitive behaviors-such as forming tight-knit social groups with complicated social hierarchies-that enabled them to thrive and survive. Horse lovers and history buffs, as well as all who relish a good true-life adventure, will be fascinated and moved by this compelling portrait of a national treasure. Bibliography. ... Read more

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Well Done!
Hope Ryden has done an excellent job on her book. Beautiful pictures of horses are every where in this book. Hope has followed several herds of wild mustangs and observed their behavor. I am amazed at her knowledge of these horses and she has shared it with us in her book. Meet The Black King-the undisputed leader of his harem defend his mares against other stallions and the Bandidos. Read about Hope's narrow escapes and her funniest moments. Young and old will love reading this book over and over and gazing for hours at the beautiful pictures. ... Read more

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Cloud's Legacy continues to chronicle the saga of Cloud and his family on the wild slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Emmy-winning producer and author Ginger Kathrens tracks the life of Cloud, the stunning white horse profiled in the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary series, NATURE. Through harsh winters and glorious springs, Kathrens tracks the stallion and his band by combining extraordinary photographs with stunning imagery to tell the tale of one amazing animal's struggle to survive.

This book is perfect for both new fans and for those who wondered what happened to Cloud after the first book ended. Children who are interested in horses will be thrilled by this educational tale of wild horses and their hardships. Parents and teachers will also be intrigued by the dynamics of the wild horse bands living high up in the Rockies. ... Read more

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Cloud
I read and enjoyed the book it seems to portray the behavior of the wild stallion and his herd very well. Good readablity factor.

Cloud is a beautiful real life story of amazing wild horses
This is a delightful, moving and insightful book for kids and adults of ALL ages. The print is big enough and the reading level easy enough for young children of reading age but the never before seen photography and insightful understanding shared by the author will thrill adults as well.

No one has ever observed and recorded the real life of any of America's precious, bold, highly intelligent and majestic Wild Horses as Kathren's does in this book. Their evolved social order and sometimes difficult but natural lives are fascinating to get a close look at. I would expect most people to keep this where guests to their home or offices would see it for years to come. This book makes a great gift for many occaisions. The only way this view can be enhanced is to go see the wild horses for oneself. If interested to ride to see the wild ones, contact the American Horse Defense Fund ... and see about taking the ride of your life to see other wild horses.

A must read book for all ages!
Ginger Kathrens book Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies captures the spirit of our love affair with wild horses and the trials of this long relationship. They have epitomized the American spirit and image yet suffered terribly from our ignorance and disregard all the while maintaining their magnificence. Kathrens book, through vivid images and heartfelt writings, allows the reader both young and old, from east or west to those who have never seen a horse in person or someone that has had the bliss to feel their aura, to all experience the wild horse. This is certainly a book for all ages.

Rarely do we get to enjoy the uniqueness of an animal such as we do with Cloud. People tend to write and think about animals as though they don't have lives of their own, but that is a serious and devastating human shortcoming. As the bumper sticker says, "Humans are not the only species on the planet, we just act like it." Yet from when we first see Cloud as a wobbly-kneed young foal, struggling to keep up, but persevering, we know he is a special and unique soul. This does not waiver all the way to when he is a strong young stallion facing the challenges of nature and man. We can only hope that Kathrens book (and accompanying documentary) will help us again recapture our respect for these magnificent animals before it is too late. Because if wild horses like Cloud disappear, so does the American spirit.

Wonderful true story about the life of a wild stallion
I couldn't put the book down. The many pictures are beautiful and the story reads like fiction, but is the true story of a wild horse. The writer, who is a film maker, follows Cloud for 5 years beginning on the day he was born. She records the intimate and poignant moments about him and his family and the other wild horses in his Montana wilderness home. As a kid who grew up reading "The Black Stallion" books, I was completely captivated by the true life adventures of this remarkable horse. ... Read more

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This colorful sticker book lets kids gallop off into the wide world of horses. Interactive scenes and removable stickers include horses racing across the range,pulling wagons in a town of the old west, performing in a circus, carrying children as they learn to ride, and being groomed.

With 75 full-color, reusable stickers and big, inviting full-color spreads to decorate in each and every book, Sticker Stories give young children the tools and freedom to create their own stories time and again. ... Read more

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A great book to share with your baby
This series of board books are fantastic.

I started collecting these for my daughter after she was given one at 6 months as she loved them so much. The book is simple and easy to read with wonderful real photography (not illustrations)and textures on each page that relate to the text on the page.

It's a great book to get your baby involved in the reading process, to learn what you are saying also means a texture they can actually touch. It's also a book that baby can read alone with easy to turn pages and endless fascination with the different textures.

A wonderful book to get your children learning, thinking and enjoying books. You can never have too many books to read with your children.

Great read for many ages
We have several of the books in this series and I am buying yet another set for a baby shower. From my 16 month old daughter to my 9 year old son, this book has captured their imagination. Ponies of all ages and colors fill the pages with plenty of tactile stimulation for the youngest and the opportunity for the oldest to make up stories as he goes along with each re-reading of the book. Plus it was great before we went on a pony ride as the kids knew what to expect the ponies to feel like. ... Read more

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One of the best horse coloring books
If your child is like mine and has a keen interest in horses/ponies and coloring, this (or any of the other horse coloring books from Dover) is the book! My 5 year old daughter has used both crayon and colored pencils, with pencils being the better choice due to the detail of the beautiful drawings. In addition, it will last a while given the generous 44 pages of drawings. All I can say is "Mr. Green, please give us more". We will be branching out to some of his other books featuring dogs ("Favorite Dogs Coloring Book"), cats ("Wild Cats of the World Coloring Book"), and monkeys ("Monkeys and Apes Coloring Book"). ... Read more

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Photographs and written reflections of the American Horse.

Photographer Robert Dawson captures the romantic essence of these remarkable creatures in nearly 100 stunning images,photographed in some of the most breath-taking locations in America. Complementing Dawson's photographs are some of the most profound words and delightful observations ever written by horse lovers. Foreword by Tanya Tucker. ... Read more

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Unbelievable photographs
Robert Dawson's photographs are so moving. He captures moments that are truly beautiful. His books (Along the Cowboy Trail and this one) make wonderful gifts for those horse lovers and cowboys/cowgirls! ... Read more

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Horses!
Starting with the ancient Eohippus, Horses! shows the history of and long relationship between people and horses. This book is packed with anatomy, life cycle, and general information. There are numerous labeled illustrations and many breeds are featured. While a well-read horse-loving child may not learn anything new, I learned quite a few things about horse. Did you know that horses only have one toe? Karen Woodworth-Roman, Children's Science Book Review

ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE
One would be hard pressed to think of an animal that enjoys more popularity than horses. Consider the parts they have played not only in our country's history but also throughout literature. Children admire them and can imagine all sorts of adventures on horseback.

Gail Gibbons has brought her usual perception and skills to this entertaining book about one of our favorite animals. Noting that the horse's earliest ancestors lived almost 60 million years ago the author traces the migration of horses and their domestication. We're reminded of how useful they were: plowing, pulling wagons and carts, transporting people.

Included is an examination of this animal's anatomy as well as notes on purebred horses from the Arabian to the Palomino to the Clydesdale.

"Horses" is both entertaining and informative for all ages.

- Gail Cooke ... Read more

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Fan mail isn't unusual - even when the celebrity in question has four hooves. The great Kelso had a fan club, John Henry still has a loyal following, and surely Secretariat received a letter or two in his time. But when Smarty Jones took the world by storm in 2004, his mailbox overflowed. The underdog horse that nearly won the Triple Crown received more than a million letters in three months. That's five thousand letters every day, many addressed simply to "Smarty Jones, Philadelphia Park."Dozens of these letters from horse lovers, grade-schoolers, animals, and racing fans were selected for Dear Smarty. They're filled with the encouragement we'd all like to hear: "You tried your hardest and you'll always be a champion to me!" This book is a touching, must-have collectible from the Smarty Jones' racing era. ... Read more

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Team Smarty Jones Fan's
I acquired this wonderful outstanding collection written by Bill Valentine at Oaklawn park in Hot Springs, Arkansas during a book sighning.Mr. Valentine and myself shared different stories with each other regarding the overwhelming love and affection America shares with this little chest nut horse.Smarty Jones will also be forever America's favorite son.

This book compiled of several fan mail's from kids, adults, and even other animals were sent to Smarty throughout his career.Many were sent to Smarty Jones, PA and amazingly enough they reached him without any other details of a correct address.That goes to show you how popular this little chest nut was and still is.Even after his retirement to stud he is still getting fan mail by the bags daily.

Each letter in this book is so compelling.Some are written in crayon by the most sincere children who spilled their heart to this beloved horse.I laughed till I cried with some of the letters.Many were written by children who are handicap and see Smarty as their hero and inspiration to overcome any obtacles that stand in their own way to success.This is truly an amazing book to read and feel coming from the hearts of those who love this horse.Team Smarty will be forever in the hearts of America forever.I promise if you say, "Smarty Jones", most everyone will say, "That was one heck of a spunky horse."

Cecilia ... Read more