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Here is a unique book devoted entirely toequine safety issues for horsemen and horsewomen from all disciplines. A well-illustrated, thoughtful and practical approach that covers everyday circumstances encountered by all students and instructors ? beginners and experienced riders ? from restraining, catching and leading, stall and paddock etiquette, to tacking up and trailering. ... Read more

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Horse & Mule Fiascos, Blowouts with Buffalo, Goofs with Guns, Fracases with Grizzlies, Wagon Smack-Ups, Outrageous Frontier Screwups and Rowdy Pioneer Humor; exciting accounts from Jim Bridger, Jedediah Smith, Joe Meek, George Custer, Kit Carson, Yellow Wolf, Josiah Gregg, George Crook, and many others... ... Read more

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This book is a step-by-step guide to starting and maintaining a successful horse business.It covers a wide range of topics such as what it takes to be a professional horseman, boarding horses, teaching riding, trading, training, and breeding. ... Read more

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REALLY GOOD! A MUST HAVE!
This book is well worth buying.It is a very interesting, inspiring way to make money with horses. Many people will tell you that the horse business is money down the drain and this book proves the opposite. I just think this book is great, well worth buying and gives people the oppurtunity to join the wonderful business of horses. There.Short and Sweet. ... Read more

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Dressage as Art in Competition provides a detailed analysis of a training program designed-and proven-to take a horse to the highest level. Throughout, John Winnett stresses the need to treat each horse as an individual, and his valuable insights into the nuances of competition deal not only with the movements themselves but also with how to ride them to optimum effect on horses of differing conformation and temperament. A major theme of the book is the emphasis upon dressage as art, and Winnett stresses that this principle must be remembered amid the diverse pressures of producing horses for competition. Here is a book that translates the beauty of classical equitation for the riders of today. (6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 224 pages, b&w photos, illustrations) ... Read more

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Encyclopedia of the Horse is a comprehensive reference manual for the horse lover and enthusiast. Beginning with a survey of the history of the horse and its domestication, the book also includes a thorough listing of all the principle horse and pony breeds. Equestrian sports and recreation, as well as the physiology, behavior, and care of the horse are covered. ... Read more

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A comprehensive book
I have read other enciclpedya of horses, and although I would not say this one has any particular feature which makes it better than other enciclopedias, I would just remark this: this is a fairly good one. Lots of information, very good pictures. Perhaps the information provided on some of the breeds is too brief and in some cases -the Criollo, for example- information seemed a little vague and imprecise. Appart from these pitfalls, I would recommend its purchase. ... Read more

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This book describes 150 breeds of horses common in North America andEurope. From work horse to pony, and from lineage to key identifying features, this book is perfect for horse lovers or for the family road trip through the countryside. ... Read more

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Though a great effort, the book should not be used for breed
Though a great effort, the book should not be used for breed identification. I was very disappointed in the attempts to represent over half of the breeds that the artist was trying to convey. Either the artist was not a horse person, or she could not convey the breeds' charactaristics through this medium. The pictures in themselves were, lovely, full of motion and life, but if one were to try to identify horses through this field guide, they might run into great difficulty.

Excellent resource for horse admirers
Bird-watchers have field guides. Hikers have field guides. Even weed-lovers even have field guides. Now horse-watchers have a field guide.

"Field Guide to Horses" by Kindrie Grove (Lone Pine Publishing, ...paperback, 176 pages) is a colorful and accessible reference guide to identifying horses. If you like to look at horses, but don't know a fetlock from a fore cannon, this is a remarkable little book. Thanks to easy-reading summaries and sharp artwork, you'll be able to find and identify horses by markings, coloring, gaits and behavior, and learn about equine history, vernacular and evolution all at the same time. This is a great book for people who drive across the country and wonder what all those pretty horses really are.

If you want to go a little deeper, pick up Gail Bunney's "Horse Stories: Riding with the Wind" (Lone Pine Publishing, ...paperback, 224 pages). Bunney, a Canadian horse-trainer who even got married on horseback, collects her own horse tales, trying to convey some passion for the animals, as well as her own savvy and horse wisdom. "These stories don't tell how to buy a horse, how to train a horse, how to handle different temperaments or even how to break a horse to ride," the book says. "They are stories about one woman's enduring love for horses."

Horse Lovers Choice
I think that a true horse lover would definitely enjoy this book.This book isn't a chapter book like regular books,but it's still good.The auther divided the book into sections.For example,the first section is about the different breeds of ponies.The author has a picture of the horse,ponie,or other equines and underneath the picture it has information about the horse,ponie,etc.Well i've probally bored you enough with this review,and i probally won't win.So that's about it for my review.Oh and i recomend this book to all horse lovers everywhere. ... Read more

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This book provides invaluable help and guidance not only for the firsttime horse owner, but for all those wishing to improve their knowledge of stablemanagement and horsemanship. Written by an acknowledged expert and covering theprinciples of keeping the horse healthy, including feeding and fitness, shoeing andveterinary care, it comes illustrated with easy-to-follow line drawings and good qualityphotographs. ... Read more

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A thoughtful detailing of gardening practices among Shakers
The Shaker Garden: Beauty Through Utility by Stephanie Donaldson embraces Shaker principles and faith as reflected in its agricultural wisdom. Full-color photographs showcase a thoughtful detailing of gardening practices used among Shakers. Their faith in God and His green earth fill the pages of this warm, involving, and easy-to-follow guide to growing flowers, berries, garnishes, vegetables, and more, through the Shaker way. With its combination of garden-based inspiration and its do-it-yourself horticultural information, The Shaker Garden is a unique and highly prized addition to any personal or community library Gardening & Horticultural Studies collection. ... Read more

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POINTSOFTHEHORSESecondEdition:Anindepthanalysisonequine conformation with over 200 sketches and illustrations. Captain M.H. Hayes, a soldier, certified veterinarian, traveler and successful rider, whoselibraryofbooks includesubjects onveterinaryscience, riding,breaking, training, and stable management. ... Read more

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