Download or read book The Official Horse Breeds Standards Guide written by Fran Lynghaug and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2009-10-15 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only guidebook collecting the official North America breed associations’ standards and conformations, making it a much-needed, handy, and comprehensive reference. Like the American Kennel Club's The Complete Dog Book (now in its 20th printing), this is the book for horse breeds. For each of 118 North American breeds--from ponies and small horses to pleasure horses, draft horses, and thoroughbred racers--the massive 200,000-word guide provides an official history, detailed conformation ideals, descriptions of gait and distinctive traits, temperament, colors, and variations. Fine color photographs complete the detailed picture each entry presents. This guide is destined to become the bible of the horse world.
Download or read book The Holsteiner Horse written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Holsteiner Horse written by Chad Bruno and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Holsteiner is a breed of horse that originates from the Schleswig-Holstein region of Northern Germany. Show jumping and dressage are only two of the many equestrian disciplines that benefit from these horses' exceptional agility, intelligence, and strength. The sturdy, refined appearance and robust, muscular physique of Holsteiners have made them a popular breed of dog. Their usual physical characteristics include an elegant head, bright eyes, a graceful neck, and a strong back. Their legs are powerful and durable, qualities that serve them well in sports requiring them to jump. The breed has a long history, stretching back several centuries, and it has been specifically selected for its sporting and riding skills. Show jumping, dressage, eventing, and other equestrian competitions all feature Holsteiners, which are often regarded as top-tier sport horses. Having a trainable and cooperative attitude is crucial to their success in the competitive riding field. Riders, trainers, and equestrian aficionados all covet Holsteiners for their desirable combination of physical traits and performance potential.
Download or read book The Holsteiner Horse written by Romedio Graf von Thun-Hohenstein and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Storey s Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America written by Judith Dutson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-05-07 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Pryor Mountain Mustang to the Tennessee Walking Horse, North America is home to an amazing variety of horses. In this lavish, photograph-filled guide, Judith Dutson provides 96 in-depth profiles that include each breed’s history, special uses, conformation standards, and more. You’ll learn about homegrown favorites like the Morgan, Appaloosa, and Quarter Horse, as well as exotic imports like the Mangalarga Marchador and the Selle Français. Take a continental horse tour without ever leaving your home.
Download or read book The Flight Across The Ice written by Patricia Clough and published by Haus Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The moving and untold story of the Russian advance into East Prussia in 1945, and the fight for survival of a people and their way of life
Download or read book The Horse Illustrated Guide to Buying a Horse written by Lesley Ward and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experienced equestrians cover the fundamentals of horsemanshipt - from buying and caring for a horse to getting the most out of tiem in the saddle. Complete with step-by-step instructions, full-color photographs, and helpful glossaries, these trustworthy little guides help riders establish and maintain rewarding relationships with their horses.
Download or read book Horses A Guide to Selection Care and Enjoyment written by J. Warren Evans and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2000-12-13 with total page 717 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For almost twenty years, Horses has been the definitive horse care manual, an indispensable reference for anyone who shows, races, breeds, or rides horses. Now Horses is available for the first time in paperback in a completely revised and updated new edition, offering all the latest information necessary for the competent care and recreational use of horses today. It covers every vital phase of buying, managing, enjoying, and raising horses and features a wealth of illustrations and photo sequences showing step-by-step management procedures, as well as more technical information for advanced owners. The Third Edition also reflects recent findings in health care and research, and includes * A new chapter on business practices in the horse industry * Current recommendations for internal parasite control * Information on equine assisted therapy * Linebreeding, the Dosage Index, and the Rasmussen Factor * Recent information on coat color inheritance * The physiology of conditioning performance horses * The practical use of behavior for training Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, Horses, Third Edition is an essential reference book for anyone who cares for a horse, from novice to experienced owner.
Download or read book Your Horse written by Carolyn Henderson and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2010-05-16 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the definitive illustrated horse guide. Packed with more than 450 color photographs, this guidebook shows you how to care for your horse. And all at an attractive price of $19.99. Plus, the hardcover PLC binding is made to be used out in your barn or stable. This is the one-stop book for all your equestrian needs: The 60,000 words of text and captions detail everything you will need to know for selecting, buying, owning, feeding, grooming, and caring for your horse—and more!
Download or read book Notebook written by charlietomaszewski Notebook and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper Notebook Looking for a great gift idea . 100 6 x 9 Lined Pages are provided for you to put your thoughts, hopes, experiences, likes, and dislikes. This book includes: 6 x 9 inches 100 Pages Ruled Line Spacing 50 sheets, 100 pages Full wrap around cover design Name and contact page Flexible easy wipe-clean glossy cover And so much more! With this notebook, the possibilities are endless. A great gift idea for anyone on your list: wife, mom, husband, dad, coworker, mother, father, boyfriend, girlfriend, boss.
Download or read book Holsteiner Horse Fanatic written by Mika Eriksson and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 120 blank Pages on high quality Cream Paper allow you to keep track of all your thoughts, ideas, dates, appointments with your friends or your family. It can be used as Notebook, Book, Personal Organizer, Diary, Journal, Planner, Scrapbook, Column or Sketchbook. It makes a great gift for a birthday occasion or christmas.
Download or read book Horse Breeds Originating in Germany written by Source Wikipedia and published by Booksllc.Net. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 33. Chapters: Aegidienberger, Arenberg-Nordkirchen, Bavarian Warmblood, Black Forest Horse, Brandenburger, Dulmen Pony, German Riding Pony, Hanoverian horse, Heck horse, Holsteiner horse, Mecklenburger, Oberlander Horse, Oldenburg horse, Ostfriesen and Alt-Oldenburger, Rhenish-German Cold-Blood, Rhinelander horse, Schleswig horse, Silesian horse, Trakehner, Westphalian horse, Wurttemberger, Zweibrucker. Excerpt: The Holsteiner is a breed of horse originating in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany. It is thought to be the oldest of warmblood breeds, tracing back to the 13th century. Though the population is not large, Holsteiners are a dominant force of international show jumping, and are found at the top levels of dressage, combined driving, show hunters, and eventing. Holsteiners are medium-framed horses averaging between 16 and 17 hands high (64 to 68 inches (163 to 173 cm)) at the withers. Approved stallions must be a minimum of 16hh and mares a minimum of 15.2hh (62 inches (157 cm)). The type, or general appearance, exhibited by Holsteiners should be that of an athletic riding horse. As a breed, Holsteiners are known for their arched, rather high-set necks and powerful hindquarters. The heavy neck was perpetuated even in modern Holsteiners with the help of Ladykiller xx and his son, Landgraf. In centuries past, Holsteiners retained the hallmark Roman nose of the Baroque horse, but today it has been replaced by a smaller head with a large, intelligent eye. These conformational characteristics give most Holsteiners good balance and elegant movement. The crowned Holsteiner shield brand is given only to registered Holsteiners. The two numbers correspond to the life number.Before the onset of mechanization, these horses were used in agriculture, as coach horses and occasionally for riding. The closed stud book and...
Download or read book The Complete Horse written by Cheryl Kimball and published by . This book was released on with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an easy-to-read style, Cheryl Kimball provides a colorful, comprehensive, and entertaining account of horse history; equine history; lore; a breed guide; and the horse’s role in art and pop culture, myth, legend, and folklore. With all this and more, The Complete Horse has something for every horse lover. The light-hearted yet informative text is complemented by delightful illustrations, including photographs of different breeds. Also depicted are images of horses in pop culture, horses in ads, horse collectibles, and famous equines.
Download or read book The Horse Encyclopedia written by Elwyn Hartley Edwards and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Horse written by J. Warren Evans and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warren Evans and a new team of coauthors have updated the quintessential equine science text, providing a new generation of horse scientists and enthusiasts with the most authoritative, comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the horse. This thoroughly revised edition combines recent scholarship on equine biology, nutrition, reproduction, exercise physiology, genetics, health, and management with the reliable, practical advice that has made it a classic resource for anyone with a serious interest in horses. More than 350 illustrations and photographs are closely integrated with the text to reinforce key concepts and enhance understanding. Moreover, the Third Edition features two sections of color photographs that illustrate the variety among breeds, the nuances of coat color and white patterns, and the remarkable versatility of the horse as a competitor and companion. The Horse, Third Edition, is the ideal volume for aspiring equine scientists and those pursuing pre-veterinary studies, and an indispensable resource for agricultural extension agents, experienced horse owners, and novice horse enthusiasts.
Download or read book Chronicle of the Horse written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
