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The Oregon Trail in 1948
This book is indeed a classic.Beard's conversational narratives and word pictures are a fast read with unparalleled clarity and excitement. A student of Western history, Beard adds numerous, historical accounts of other writers and conversations with locals met along the way that either lived or knew about the "old days." Hardship and triumph defined the Oregon Trail in the mid-19th century, and the Beards tasted both. Who better to appreciate these extremes than a Chaplain assigned to a U.S. Army unit in France during World War One and the long-time pastor of Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon. Ride with the Beards through rivers, deserts, mountains and plains sprinkled with sunshine, rain, snow, sleet, wind and sand storms. The Beards were friends of three generations of my family. The last time I saw them was in 1947, the year before they took their saddles East.Readers will not be disappointed with this riveting, first-hand account of a trip first dreamed of when Chaplain Beard was a boy. ... Read more

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Thundering hooves and flying manes-wild horses excite us like few other animals. And Wild Horses covers equines that are truly wild: zebras, wild asses, onagers, and more. Explore their unusual habits and strange history.

Zoobooks, the 59-book animal series - the "everything you wanted to know but didn't know who to ask" guide to the world's most fascinating creatures. Each exciting edition of Zoobooks is packed with current scientific facts, striking photography, beautiful illustrations and unique activities that teach children about animals and the habitats in which they live. With innovative publications and products, Wildlife Education, Ltd. has enriched the lives of children, parents, and educators nationwide for 20 years. All titles are offered in library-bound hardcover and soft-cover styles.Zoobooks, ideal for the knowledge-hungry 4-11 year old! ... Read more

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Horse Lovers Photograph Album
This is a nice book form for photographs you have taken yourself and want to display on your living room table. It has a colorful cover with beautiful horses running across it which makes it look inviting. However, I was disappointed when it arrived as I was expecting this book to be full of photographs of horses. Therefore, it was a disappointment to me and my son who wanted a big book of horses. I would just want others to be aware of this. ... Read more

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equestrian equipment suppliers
In order to find some equestrian equipment suppliers for import demand

Essential for finding horse related businesses.
The Source is the most complete listing of horse businesses I have found, especially for those in the Thoroughbred Industry.Basic listings (name, address, phone number, e-mail and website addresses) are provided at nocharge so any business can be listed. While it doesn't include every feedand tack store in the world, it does include a wide range of businesses andspecialty companies that can be difficult to locate.

Don't Bother
I thought this book was a waste of time!Basically, it's advertisers who paid to be put in the book; therefore, it's incomplete."Everyone" is not in there.Plus, there's very few discriptions,so you really don't knowexactly what each advertiser carries or whatservice they perform.Boo-hiss. ... Read more

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Does not go into a lot of detail. Reads as if you already know what you are trying to accomplish.Would not recommend this book for the person with a young horse just starting out or if you are into Western Riding. I did get some pointers but not what I was looking for.

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This is a great book for teaching and training younger horses. It gives step-by-step information, and what to do if something goes wrong. Must have for any breeder! ... Read more

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This informative and easy-to-read book is the most comprehensive and current overview of the behavioral traits of horses and ponies. The book integrates the research of hundreds of international equine experts. Full references and carefully indexed, it is a most valuable reference for animal scientists, veterinarians, ethologists, horse trainers and horsemen. The text contains numerous tables, illustrations and photographs ... Read more

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From Eventing USA Magazine, April/May 2003
"One of the people out there studying horses is Dr. Waring, a professor at Southern Illinois University.He uses big words such as polyphasic, but defines them, "The daily sleep cycle of horses is polyphasic, that is, with more than one period of sleep occurring per 24-hour period."He gives the academically correct citations of studies, yet describes the results in language the rest of us can understand.I dare any horseperson of any experience level to read it and not learn something."

Easy-to-Read..Packed with Useful Information
This is a great source book for veterinarians, students of animal sciences, especially those interested in animal behaviour and researchers needing a reference book.Every topic has extensive references from both the recent and older literature.If you want to know some fact about normal horse behaviour such as how long a foal suckles, duration of copulation, how much an adult horse sleeps - the experimental data will most likely be in this book.There are numerous tables, illustrations and photographs and a comprehensive index and bibliography.
The first edition of this book as published in 1983 and this second edition has been updated in every section.There are new sections on ecological influences on activity patterns, habitat utilization, social behaviour and reproduction.An expanded section on applied ethology and behavioural considerations for management, horse well-being and health is a useful addition.
The book is in seven parts consisting of three to five chapters.The index in the front of the book gives a clear understanding of what subjects are covered in each part.Part I covers the ancestry, special senses and motor patterns of the horse with a useful table on horse taxonomy and related species of living equids.There are detailed line drawings and definitions of all the motor patterns.In the discussion of the special senses, the horse's use of them is put into the ecological, morphological and physiological contexts.There is also detailed descriptions, including good drawings of the different gaits.Part II includes the development of behaviour patterns:play, post- and peri-natal development, learning, memory and often difficult to find data on foal development. The section on learning covers useful information on habituation, classical conditioning and instrumental conditioning (operant conditioning).Maintenance activities (resting, sleep, ingestion, elimination, comfort behaviours) are discussed in Part III.A term used that I found in appropriate, was `self-indulgent' to describe sunning, shelter seeking, licking, nibbling, scratching and rubbing - these are maintenance behaviours.An interesting section is included on the symbiotic relationships of horses with birds, such as cattle egre, and humans.
The section on reproductive behaviour (Part IV) is full of useful data which covers the sexual behaviours of mares and stallions and a detailed account of maternal behaviour.Both normal and abnormal behaviours are discussed.The stimuli that can affect sexual behaviour are commented on, including age, colour and sexual signals.
Social behaviour in Part V covers herd behaviour, social attachment, home range and territoriality, social dominance and agnostic behaviour.Mare-foal and foal-mare attachments are discussed and there is a small section on interspecies relationships.The excellent line drawings of facial expressions, head and ear positions add useful information.Part VI, the interaction of horses and their environment, includes an excellent section on the influence of native horses on various environments.However, the destructive effect of introduced feral horses in countries like Australia is not mentioned - this would have completed the discussion.The chapter on ecological influences and the effects on reproduction and social behaviour is a useful addition.
The expanded section (Part VII) on applied ethology provided behavioural considerations for management and insight regarding behavioural indicators of horse health and well-being.An appendix after this chapter categorizes many equine behavioural signs and possible problems they may indicate.The behavioural signs include facial expressions, posture, changes in motor co-9ordination, changes in maintenance behaviour and social behaviour.
There is no specific section devoted to behaviour problems -these are discussed in the appropriate chapters along with the normal behaviour.This arrangement works well and gives a good understanding of how the normal behaviour has changed.
This is an easy-to-read, hard-back book, packed with useful information written by an author, who not only has conducted research, but is also an educator.I am lucky to have it on my shelf - Associate Professor, Animal Behaviour and Welfare, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland-- Australian Veterinary Journal April 2003

Recommend (to) all horse owners and horse professionals
Understanding horses' behavior is something that all people who own or work with horses want to be able to do successfully. Our own observations have taught us that horses remember their experiences and make associations that can stay with them their entire lives. George Waring, a founder of the Animal Behavior Society and an educator at Southern Illinois University, explores a horse's ability to learn and remember as well as examines all aspects of horse behavior in the wild and in the managed stable environment.Although written by an academic, Horse Behavior, 2e is an enjoyable and accessible book that takes the reader from the horse's ancestry to behavioral manipulation and everyday horse concerns.

I particularly enjoyed the sections on learning and memory and would recommend that all horse owners and horse professionals read Horse Behavior, 2e,if not in its entirety, than simply for these chapters.Waring has thoroughly researched the available data in this area (from the late 70s to the 90s), all which is beneficial to horse people working with (and building trust with) horses.Although worthwhile for all, Horse Behavior, 2e is a must for horse breeders, Waring presents a comprehensive study of sexual traits, behaviors, and anomalies in feral herds as well as at home in the barn. Horse Behavior, 2e is one of the first books that I have read that freely explores and identifies stallions' and mares' sexual behaviors and parenting patterns.

The first edition was published in 1983, the second this past fall. There are several new sections including chapters on horse management, ecology, habitation, and social behavior. I read Horse Behavior, 2e straight through, but each section stands independently and can be used easily as a reference text. The only downside to this book is that the photographs are not of the highest quality. Those photographs depicting feral herds are understandably insufficient but others illustrating animal husbandry could have been better and more numerous. That aside, I strongly encourage all horse people to give Horse Behavior. 2r a place of prominence on the bookshelf.

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An excellent reference
Horse Behavior, 2nd edition, is a very well researched book that
addresses a through review of normal horse behavior.Dr. aring brings together references from a wide variety of disciplines, often from very difficult to get sources, and integrates them with his own research into a comprehensive picture of the horse.Each chapter is well orgainzed in its contents, resulting in a book that will be an excellent reference. This is a "must have" for any serious student of horse behavior and for those who just enjoy the animal.

Professor, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
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Considered one of the finest travel accounts of its era, this book describes the equestrian exploits of its famous author, George Ruxton, a young British army officer who rode from the port of Vera Cruz to the walls of Santa Fe, Mexico, in 1847.

It is a true tale of rough adventure filled with detailed descriptions of Indians, Mexicans and Americans.

This is a delightful and invigorating tale of a time and a place now long gone. ... Read more

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Textbooks of general genetics rarely mention horses. Horse breeders and those taking courses in equine studies do not find it easy to relate fruit flies, pea plants and mice to practical horse breeding. There is therefore a need for a book which provides an overview of genetic principles using horses as the primary examples. This book aims to fill this gap. The author, who has both practical and academic experience in this subject, has distilled facts and ideas to provide relevant examples in a jargon-free way, while still maintaining scientific rigor. ... Read more

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Outdated
This was probably a good book when first printed, but that 7 years ago and a lot of the information is no longer valid. Not a good reference, because although a lot is changed, none of it is reliable anymore due to age of info.

Excellent source of color genetics information
Easy to understand, comprehensive view of color genetics in horses. Does not have much outside color genetics, and very few pictures, but very thorough and in-depth, yet comprehendable reading of color genetics from a top authority.

Yes Yes Yes!
Yes! This book tells it all. Mind you, it is not simple to read. If you do not have a genetic/biologic background, it may at times be impossible to understand. Not many illustrations, and black and white only. But for the person who does have at least somewhat understanding of genetics it is a MUST HAVE!
Unfortunally here and there a little out-dated (homozygous testing for Tobiano and OLWS testing at the time not yet available).

Must Have for any Serious Equine Breeder
Dr. Ann T. Bowling was a Dir. of the Verinary Genetics Lab at UCDavis, so when you read this book you are learning from a hands on Researcher of genetics identification, linkage mapping, and choromosomal assignment of genes in horses including coat color, blood groups and explanation of DNA and microsatellite polymorphisms....Alright, sounds difficult, but being self taught through all the books I could lay my hands on, this is a modern up to the minute look at equine genetics today. If I can understand this, with a little bit of reading and applying to your own herd you will understand from a leading geneticist who has made her mark in national and international equine genetics studies. The paperback book at this price is absolutely affordable, and pictures and many graphs and charts guide you through the understanding of genetics in and easy format. For those into color pattern horses.....this is a must to update old thinking in terms of recessive and dominant genes as related to patterning genes. I have followed Ann via her reviews and write ups starting with her articles published in the Paint Horse Journal......just an absolute must read!!!

A useful addition to an Equine library.
This is a well-researched and compiled book; useful for the REALLY serious horse enthusiast. Filled with masses of interesting information, but possibly a little 'overloaded' with details about 'broken-coloured' horses. Contains a superb 'references' section and a well-compiled index. It is a pity that ALL the illustrations are in black and white, but this may partly account for the good value for money of this book. ... Read more

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Happy Horses of H. Goodwine is a delightful book containing over 140 paintings of famous horse artist, Hildred Goodwine. Mrs Goodwine was #1 Leanin' Tree Greeting Card artist for over 30 years, and had covers on major horse magazines, she was inducted into the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, and appeared in the award winning book 'Encyclopedia of Women Artists of the American West'. Her humorous and delightful art work is interspersed with her amazing biography. Designed for the whole family and inspiration to all. Designed as a soft-bound Coffee Table Edition, it will offer enjoyment for people of all ages. ... Read more

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SUPER NICE!
Top quality art layout and beautiful pictures. The life of this lady is incredible!

Beautiful artwork and wonderful biographical writing.
This is one of the most beautiful collections of horse art I have ever seen.Barbara does a great job of capturing the feelings of the artist in her journey through life.I was really moved by the authors summary of herown life.Everyone should have a copy of this book. ... Read more