Belgian Horses for American Farms


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A Century of Belgian Horses in America


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This book gives much history of Belgian horses in America. They have been most important in agriculture in the country, and also were important in World War II. The book is illustrated with hundreds of photographs, works or art, and copies of auction bills.




American Breeder


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Horse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century


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Now is a time of exciting new developments for live animal power. As the numbers of adherents to this way of life grow, ecologically minded farmers in their fields are developing efficient horse-drawn systems, and equipment manufacturers in small shops all across North America and Europe are coming forth with new innovations in ground-drive technology that have us poised on the cusp of another agricultural revolution--with working horses, mules, donkeys, and oxen at the heart of it. --Publisher.




National Register Of Belgian Draft Horses; Volume 3


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For farmers, breeders, and horse enthusiasts, the 'National Register of Belgian Draft Horses' is an essential resource. Compiled by the Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America and editor James D. Conner (Jr.), this register includes detailed information on thousands of Belgian draft horses, including lineage, physical characteristics, and performance records. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




National Register of Belgian Draft Horses


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The Belgian draft horse: v. 1, p.xxi-xxxiii.




Ardent Second


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Farmers' Bulletin


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The Horse Book


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The New Horse-Powered Farm


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The New Horse-Powered Farm is the first book of its kind, offering wisdom and techniques for using horse power on the small farm or homestead. It sets the stage for incorporating draft power on the farm by presenting necessary information for experienced and novice teamsters alike, including getting started with workhorses; the merits of different draft breeds; various training systems for the horse and teamster; haying with horses, seeding crops, and raising small grains; in-depth coverage of tools and systems; and managing a woodlot, farm economics, education, agritourism, and more. It's a must-have resource for any farmer, homesteader, or teamster seeking to work with draft power in a closed-loop farming system.