Author : Debby Sly
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 41,43 MB
Release : 2017-08
Category :
ISBN : 9780754833697
Expert advice on breeds, all aspects of horse care, and step-by-step riding techniques, fully updated.
Author : Judith Dutson
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 20,96 MB
Release : 2012-10-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1612122108
An amazing variety of horse breeds roam North America’s vast and geographically diverse landscape. This detailed portable handbook celebrates the unique qualities of 96 regional breeds, from the sleek muscles of racing thoroughbreds and the stoic power of draft horses to the easy gait of pleasure horses at your local farm. Fascinating facts about each horse breed’s size, talents, and suitability for various types of work are accompanied by full-color photographs in this fun and informative reference guide.
Author : Judith Draper
Publisher :
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 39,21 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : 9780760707142
An encyclopedia of horses, and a comprehensive guide to horse and pony care.
Author : Judith Draper
Publisher :
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 33,87 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Horsemanship
ISBN : 9781844421015
The Book of the Horse opens up the wonderful world of horses to a new generation of horse riders and owners. It explains the basics of learning to ride, helps the novice to choose the right clothing, details the joys (and warns against the pitfalls) of owning one's own horse and enumerates the wonderful variety of activities to be enjoyed in the company of this most obliging of four-legged friends. Whether you want to hack in the countryside, or try your hand over show jumps; perform a respectable dressage test, or face up to the rigours of endurance riding; fly round a cross-country course, or sample the quieter pleasures of the show ring, The Book of the Horse covers every aspect, from stable management and equine fitness to equipment and equine transportation. There is also a section featuring great places to ride, and a chapter on equestrian sporting excellence.
Author : Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 22,5 MB
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0744046394
From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history. A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and plows, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.
Author : Colin Vogel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 18,77 MB
Release : 2011-01-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0756676932
Illustrated in full color throughout, with more than 650 specially commissioned color photographs and diagrams, Complete Horse Care Manual is almost a Vet-in-Your-Pocket for horse owners, telling you how to provide regular care and attention for your horse, how to guard against health problems, and when the problem is serious enough to need professional attention. Providing the enthusiast with a sound understanding of how a horse functions, this manual clearly explains in non-technical terms the key elements of the horse's make-up, from legs and joints to teeth and jaws, from body systems to body language. Topics covered include the all-important but routine procedures such as clipping, trimming, and shoeing, to more vital subjects such as grazing requirements and nutritional needs. There are extremely useful 'Disorders' Fact Finder sections, there is advice on horse transport takes into account new research, and the latest information on equine passports and microchipping.
Author : Maria Costantino
Publisher :
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 35,25 MB
Release : 2004-06-18
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : 9780760756591
"An informative and enjoyable guide, The Handbook of Horse Breeds looks at the history and development of modern horse breeds, and horse anatomy, senses and behavior. The bulk of the book looks at the major horse breeds, including ponies, heavy horses and light horses, and detailing size, characteristics, country of origin and colors. Containing over 200 types, this is a comprehensive guide to the most popular and widely-known horse breeds in the world today."--Page 4 cover
Author : Hollie H. McNeil
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 19,18 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1603427899
"90-minute DVD, all 40 fundamentals fully demonstrated with narration by the author"--Sticker on dust jacket.
Author : Susan McBane
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,32 MB
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780785806042
An invaluable guide for the horse owner or horse lover, this illustrated directory features color photographs of major breeds for identification, sections on rare breeds, as well as detailed and practical information on the care, training, breeding, and showing of horses. This hardcover reference is a comprehensive visual directory of the officially recognized world horse breeds. It includes coimprehensive coverage of lesser-known breeds, and full-color identification photographs are accompanied by information on key features of the breed. Also, contains the at-a-glance information boxes highlight height range and ancestry.
Author : John J. Mettler
Publisher : Storey Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 15,67 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Nature
ISBN :
In forty years as a country veterinarian, John J. Mettler has seen 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 an acute case of colic. Here Dr. Mettler shares that experience with invaluable advice on preventive health care, breeding, foaling, putting a horse down when necessary, and more. Throughout, his love and respect for horses shines through.
