Download or read book Falabella Miniature Horse Falabella Miniature Horse written by Julie Anderson and published by Imb Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed full of advice and information, "Falabella Miniature Horse: Purchase And Care Guide" offers the first time horse owner a step by step progression from the first enquiry through to purchase and care of their animal. "Falabella Miniature Horse" takes the reader through the different stages of buying or loaning a mini horse and then covers all the requirements essential for care whether the horse is being kept on a livery yard or at home. This book covers all bases - feeding, watering, grooming, grassland management, veterinary care, breaking in a young horse, travelling and transport and saying goodbye - so that the reader can understand the challenges and excitement of owing a horse. It is written very much with the first time owner in mind from a writer who is very experienced at distilling sometimes complex and overwhelming information and presenting this to someone new to the subject. This book does not intend therefore to be an authoritative guide but does set out the parameters of horse ownership in a very practical and constructive way. This book is about the Falabella miniature horse so there is a very interesting chapter about this breed although much of the subject matter relates to all horses and will therefore be a very useful guide to anyone thinking of buying a horse. There are interesting anecdotes and references to the wider equestrian world which is a benchmark of the writer's experience. All in all, an excellent introduction to the concept of new horse ownership and everything that this can involve. Covered in this book: - Origin - What to buy - Where to buy - Trying horses before purchase - Vetting - Bringing home your horse - Grassland and stabling - Exercise and ridden work - Caring for your horse - Grooming - Feeding - Daily routine - Weekly routine - Monthly routine - Minor ailments - Costs - Travelling .... and much more
Download or read book The Big Book of Miniature Horses written by Kendra Gale and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse--the Miniature Horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling; grooming needs and feeding requirements; general care and management essentials; special health and wellness concerns; and basic training how-tos. In these pages experienced Miniature Horse breeder Kendra Gale of Circle J Miniature Horses provides the most complete Miniature Horse resource available. You not only learn the ins and outs of making a Miniature Horse a part of your life, you gain invaluable professional insight when it comes to buying and breeding, registering and showing, training and handling, and so much more.
Download or read book Blue Ribbon Champ written by Marsha Hubler and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the sixth book of the Keystone Stables series, perfect for girls who love horses and horse fiction, foster child Skye learns the true meaning of love when one of the returning campers with Downs Syndrome is insistent she is his girlfriend, and won’t leave her—or her beloved horse, Champ—alone. Skye knows she should be kind to Joey Klingerman, and that he’s probably the most loving person she’s ever met, but his clinginess and insistence he and Skye are dating has become too much. Not only are his proclamations and “chivalrous” actions embarrassing, Joey won’t stop pestering Skye to let him ride Champ, her sorrel quarter horse. And while she knows it’s selfish, no one rides Champ but her. Joey has an opportunity to compete at the Snyder County Horse show—but it could mean Skye sacrificing her own chance for a blue ribbon. As the competition nears, Skye prays for a miracle, either for Joey or her own hardening heart. Blue Ribbon Champ: is written by an author who has firsthand experience with horses and foster care is a contemporary and realistic plot, with an inspirational Christian message features a character with special needs contains extensive back matter on different horse breeds, how to care for them, and horsemanship, as well as facts, diagrams, and a glossary of horse terms so girls can better know their favorite animal
Download or read book Mini Horse Mighty Hope written by Debbie Garcia-Bengochea and published by Revell. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal. Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more. Along the way, you'll also get to know the founder of Gentle Carousel as she shares how the love of these marvelous little creatures has helped her navigate her own struggles and challenges. Perfect for animal lovers, people who enjoy true stories of healing, and anyone who has undergone trials and longs for hope.
Download or read book Book of Miniature Horses written by Donna Campbell Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, exercise, training, showing, and breeding; their use as therapy animals; and more.
Download or read book The Smallest Horse written by Lorie List and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Smallest Horse tells the story of Trixie, a miniature horse, who worries that she¿s not big enough to have an important job on the ranch. She tries her hand at herding cattle, but gets lost in the tall grass. She¿s sure she is brave enough to be a trail horse, but the creek is too deep for her to cross. She¿d like to be a show horse, but she can¿t quite master the fancy footwork. The big horses try and cheer her up by reminding her of good reasons to be small, but it doesn¿t help. By the end of the book, Trixie discovers that the does indeed have a very important job to do, and being small helps her do it even better.
Download or read book Little Alf written by Hannah Russell and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was once born a very little pony. Being quite so little, he was rejected by his herd, and the future looked bleak. A few fields over, a young girl was coming to terms with the fact that she would never be able to ride again. Unknowingly, they were about to change each other's lives . . . The pony was Little Alf, a Shetland pony with dwarfism, and the girl, Hannah, who rescued him aged sixteen. From charity work and building a business together, they became constant companions, though there have been a few casualties along the way - mainly garden ornaments and the neighbours' vegetables. Little Alf is the story of their life together - the adventures and the mischievous behaviour of the most adorable little pony.
Download or read book A True Test for Skye written by Marsha Hubler and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The love of her foster parents, her friend Morgan, and her own devotion to the horses and dogs at Keystone Stables help Skye become a Christian and to, in turn, find a way to help her troubled friend Sooze.
Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds written by Bonnie L. Hendricks and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A standard reference on horse breeds, illustrated and updated Celebrating the animal that has been a stalwart servant to humankind for countless generations, Bonnie Hendricks’s International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds is the most thorough compilation of horse breeds ever attempted. The nearly four hundred entries, arranged alphabetically, include foundation breeds now extinct as well as extant breeds from across the globe. Each entry details the breed’s origin and background, size, appearance, chief use, and status (rare versus common). A list of breed associations and government departments that supplied data and photographs for the encyclopedia has been fully updated for this edition. With its breadth and depth of coverage, as well as 530 black-and-white and 32 color illustrations, the encyclopedia continues to be a standard international reference.
Download or read book The Long Trail Home written by Kiersi Burkhart and published by Darby Creek. This book was released on 2017 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve-year-old Rivka is tired of everything about being Jewish, but during a summer at Quartz Creek Ranch, she is inspired to explore and embrace her heritage.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Horses written by Sandra Laboucarie and published by Twirl. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here by popular demand! The Ultimate Book of Horses provides hours of hands-on discovery and comprehensive information on the different breeds of this beloved animal, plus how to care, train, and work with them. With detailed information thoroughly researched and vetted by an industry professional, the book includes more than 40 flaps, pop-ups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels to create an exciting overview of the world of horses throughout history. Turn a wheel to find out about the different types of work that horses do, lift the flaps to explore the parts of a horse's body, pull a tab to see how a vet takes care of a horse's feet. An essential reference for young horse lovers!
Download or read book Connection Training The Heart and Science of Positive Horse Training written by Hannah Weston and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-09 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to using reward-based training techniques to create a true partnership with your horse. This leads to lifelong connection, effective problem-solving and joyful performance.
Download or read book Horses written by Julie Murray and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses covers what horses like to eat, what they look like, features and abilities, as well as specific breeds like American paint, shires, and more. Simple text alongside fun and colorful photographs will get kids reading.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Gypsy Horses written by Grace Hansen and published by Abdo Kids Jumbo. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the unique history of the Gypsy horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in.
Download or read book The Miniature Horse in Review One written by Toni M. Leland and published by Equine Graphics Publishing Group. This book was released on 1999-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Page after page is filled with excellent up-to-date information on such things as the importance of the pre-purchase examination, reproduction guidelines for both mares and stallions, mortality and liability insurance, syndication of stallions, advertising and marketing the Miniature Horse, basics of driving, and the purchase and care of tack & equipment, and more! The articles are lavished with over 60 excellent photographs and detailed illustrations. A substantial appendix gives additional information on registries, the "standards of perfection," additional reading sources, and a comprehensive glossary.
Download or read book The Miniature Horse in Review Two written by Toni M. Leland and published by Equine Graphics Publishing Group. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume Two in this educational series is in an easy-to-read format. Over 140 pages are packed with interesting informative articles on a wide range of Mini-related subjects. Each article is illustrated with photographs and graphics. Subjects cover preparing to set up a Miniature Horse farm or business, respiratory disease in the Miniature Horse, the art of proper clipping, complimentary equine veterinary applications, training your own Mini for Obstacle Classes, what to wear in the show ring, harness care, farrier advice, insurance issues, planning a breeding program, and many more! Includes glossary/full appendix.
Download or read book Step by Step Guide to Training A Miniature Horse to Drive written by Mindy Schroder and published by . This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written to help the beginner driver. It includes many photos and will explain the parts of the harness, what each part does, as well as the conformation of the horse. The book goes through, step by step, training a miniature horse to drive. Explaining how to harness a horse, through hitching it to a vehicle. Each step is broken down into an easy to follow process, that will help simplify driving the miniature horse in cart.
