Download or read book Rocky Mountain Horses written by Bonnie Hodge and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rocky Mountain Horses" contains over 250 color photographs, a wide range of valuable information, as well as fascinating accounts of the history of this rare breed of horse. There is no other single source available that combines such vast knowledge desired by newcomers to the breed with interesting folklore and amusing stories to entertain everyone who loves horses. "Rockies", as they are affectionately known, are truly special equines. To know one is to love one, as witnessed by reading this book. It is the author's intention to bring this little known breed into the limelight and expose readers to the delightful traits these horses possess. Their gentle nature, smooth gait, and fairy-tale beauty are superbly illustrated with intriguing text and abundant photographs. Their versatility is historic, as well as their close bond to their human caretakers. Besides an easy flowing and enjoyable manner of presentation, this book contains a variety of subjects such as:**Description of the breed, gait, conformation, colors, disposition, and uses**Understandable explanations of ASD, various breed registries, and the establishment, current highlights, and regulations of the Rocky Mountain Horse Association**Answers to commonly asked questions on what to look for when purchasing, how to find a "Dream Rocky", and what to expect as an owner **Basic training and handling tips procured from the top breeders, trainers, and clinicians from across the United States**Extensive historical background on the breed, breed lines, Sam Tuttle and Tobe, and the people of Eastern Kentucky who considered these horses their mainstay for survival in years gone by and consider them as their precious ancestral heritage today**Captivating local folklore and fascinating stories from people who treasured the breed and gave an unprecedented insight to its uniqueness and character**???and much, much more

Download or read book Training the Gaited Horse written by Gary Lane and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes into consideration training the gaited horse for the trail or the rail for a show horse. The book is a detailed look at the gaits of the Tennessee Walking Horse, Missouri Fox Trotter, and the Rocky Mountain Horse. More importantly the book teaches you a training program that is easy to follow for a smooth easy gaited horse. You will have a complete understanding of the gaits and problem solving at your fingertips. No matter what your training goal are, trail riding or showing. This book will help you understand gaits, training and retraining for a great gaited horse. Consider your horse natural ability and train to a sound standard that matches that ability. Teaching your horse to flat foot walk is fun and easy following the method described in this book. Enjoy the journey be safe and have fun.

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Horse written by Jace Cooper and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name "Rocky Mountain Horse" is commonly used to describe a certain breed of horse that hails from the Rocky Mountains. This breed was developed in Kentucky, at the base of the Rocky Mountains, in the Appalachian region of the United States. Some distinguishing features of the Rocky Mountain Horse are: - The breed's smooth, four-beat gait is one of its most distinguishing characteristics. Incredibly comfortable for riders, this gait resembles an ambling or running walk. It's one of the characteristics that sets the Rocky Mountain Horse apart. - Most Rocky Mountain Horses have a chocolate-colored coat with a flaxen mane and tail, giving them a unique appearance. The breed standard permits other coat colors but the chocolate coat is the most traditional and recognized. - These horses are typically considered medium in size, with a typical height at the withers ranging from 14.2 to 16 hands (roughly 58 to 64 inches). They look strong and muscular, with a sturdy build. - Rocky Mountain Horses are well-known for their friendly and gentle nature. They're popular among new riders due to their manageability and low learning curve. - Versatility: While these horses are known for their smooth gait, they are also versatile and can be used for a variety of equestrian disciplines, including trail riding, pleasure riding, and even driving. Because of its smooth gait and gentle nature, this breed is most commonly associated with leisure riding and trail riding, and it has a devoted and passionate community of enthusiasts. Because of their stamina and agility, Rocky Mountain Horses are ideally suited to traverse rough terrain.

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Horses written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ranch Roping written by Buck Brannaman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-01-13 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranch roping is at the heart of all ranch work, and unlike the rodeo variation of calf roping, the “vacquero” tradition calls for techniques that result in a skillful and graceful throw and catch. Buck Brannaman, a world-renowned master of the art, describes the essential tools, the partnership between horse and rider (incorporating the Natural Horsemanship approach for which the author is famous), and the mechanics needed to become a successful ranch roper, whether in competition or in actual cattle work. One-hundred full-color photographs of Buck in action enhance the step-by-step methodology that leads to mastering this essential Western skill. Whether you ride or rope or just wish you could, here’s a book for everyone who is captivated by Western traditions and contemporary life.

Download or read book Horses Hitches and Rocky Trails written by Joe Back and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 1959-12 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails is often referred to as the packer's bible. Written in the language of the West, it is a complete and often humorous presentation of the method of packing horses into the wilderness. Amplified by the brilliant drawings of artist Joe Back, the book is for both the amateur and professional packer.

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Horse Handbook written by Carolyn Edmonds and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rocky Mountain Horse is a uniquely gaited American horse breed distinguished by its uncommon silver dapple coloring. Despite its name suggesting a connection to the Rocky Mountains, this breed actually originated in the Appalachian Mountains. It was founded by a stallion imported from the Western United States. These horses are known for their ability to perform a specific four-beat lateral gait known as the single foot. Their smooth and efficient movement made them invaluable for navigating the rugged terrain of eastern Kentucky, which has also contributed to their growing popularity as trail horses today.

Download or read book Easy Gaited Horses written by Lee Ziegler and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, Lee Ziegler has been one of the foremost advocates of gaited horses in North America and Europe. Through her writing and in her clinics, she has introduced countless riders to the pleasures of riding a horse that is calm, obedient, relaxed, alert, sure-footed, easily maneuvered, and consistent in his gait. Now, in "Easy-Gaited Horses, Ziegler offers a comprehensive guide to riding and training gaited pleasure horses. And unlike the old methods that called for manipulation of a horse's hooves or other gimmicks that could be cruel, Ziegler offers training methods that are gentle, humane, and produce a gaited horse that can be ridden in his gait barefoot, trimmed to his natural angles, with a mild bit, or even without one. Ziegler begins by defining various types of gaits, explaining how they look to an observer and how they feel to the rider. Next, adopting a whole-body approach to training, she reveals the importance of understanding equine anatomy. She then discusses how to introduce the horse to a variety of gaits: the ordinary walk, the flat walk, the fox trot, the running walk, the saddle rack, and the canter. She explains how to ride a multi-gaited horse, how to handle gait problems, and even how to retrain an easy-gaited show horse for pleasure riding. Ziegler also discusses how to train gaited foals and colts and explains what preparation is necessary before taking the young horse on his first ride. As riders grow older, comfort on horseback becomes more of an issue. That's where easy-gaited horses step in. Their unique, smooth gaits allow riders to enjoy time in the saddle with minimal physical exertion.

Download or read book I Love Horses and Ponies written by Nicola Jane Swinney and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book celebrates the beauty, grace, and energy of the horse. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, discover the most popular horse and pony breeds.

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Horse Club RMHC written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the Rocky Mountain Horse Club (RMHC), based in Danville, Kentucky. Describes Rocky Mountain Horses. Provides information about the "Natural Gait News," eye exam clinics, and gaited horse clinics. Offers access to club news, a membership form, the Rocky Mountain Genetics Forum, a national sales list, a breeders directory, RMHC meeting minutes, the international show schedule, and a calendar of events.

Download or read book Cloud s Legacy written by Ginger Kathrens and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ginger Kathrens continues the saga of the wild horses of the Arrowheads in Cloud’s Legacy, a companion volume to PBS’s NATURE program. An award-winning wildlife documentary filmmaker, Kathryns is passionate about the plight of wild horses in North America, and it is with great joy that she watches the cast of Cloud’s Legacy run and interact freely on America’s wide open spaces. Her great story-telling abilities are beautifully enhanced by the exciting color photography that adorns each chapter of this handsome volume. The cast of characters in this saga has expanded beyond the first Cloud documentary to include over thirty different horses (all of which are listed in the appendix of the book). The story is told in 22 engaging chapters that follow Cloud and his growing family through their real-life adventures in the Rocky Mountains. Kathrens’s documentaries about Cloud, his cohorts, and family won the CINE Golden Eagle Awards, Chicago International Television Competition, U.S. International Film and Video Festival, and the WorldFest Houston International Film Festival.

Download or read book Cowboy Dressage written by Jessica Black and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The equestrian pursuit known as Cowboy Dressage melds the best of Western riding traditions and classical dressage in the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with a horse. Intended to be accessible to all, Cowboy Dressage is open to all breeds and all levels of riders; there isn’t a set frame for overall look, head carriage, or action. Lifelong horsewoman Jessica Black traces the evolution of Cowboy Dressage back to its roots, sharing the story of Eitan and Debbie Beth-Halachmy and their phenomenal Morgan horses that have served as the movement’s ambassadors. Black then expertly weaves Eitan Beth-Halachmy's experience and expertise into an engaging and articulate explanation of the philosophy of Cowboy Dressage; defines the expectations of the rider; describes what a participant needs in terms of equipment; and explores how the most important element—the horse—should be prepared. A wonderful and thorough section on groundwork, as well as specific training advice for achieving engagement, regulating the gaits, smoothing transitions, and balancing bend and straightness, get the reader started with a solid foundation. Specific descriptions of the Cowboy Dressage tests are provided, with additional tools for those interested in competition, including rules, divisions, and how to execute and judge tests.

Download or read book Lady Long Rider written by Bernice Ende and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -

Download or read book Rocky Mountain Horses written by Virginia Fox and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Large Mammals of the Rocky Mountains written by Jack Ballard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the ultimate guide to big mammals of the Rocky Mountains—Elk, Grizzly Bears, Wolves, Bison, Black Bears, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lions, and Whitetail Deer. This book offers up substantive yet easily digestible information on these big mammals, from where they live to what they prey on to how they communicate and more. More than 400 full-color photographs throughout make this a keepsake reference for years to come.

Download or read book Horse Photography written by Carol J. Walker and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why photograph horses? Because, in the words of author Carol Walker, they "fill our hearts", and capturing them on film or in digital images expresses that relationship. We want to catch and hold -- and show -- their spirit, their tremendous joy in living, their unique personalities, and of course, their incomparable beauty. And we want the quality of our images to honour our glorious subjects. Photographing horses presents a double challenge, the first being the technical aspects -- the lenses, the setting, the light and speed, and how all those relate to the subject. The second element is more elusive; it is horse knowledge -- the educated ability to see how a horse moves, sense its moods, and understand its psychology as a prey animal. This book presents the tools to master both technique and subject matter. More than that, the book will stir your creativity and inspire you to spend more time focusing on these animals you admire. Carol Walker has travelled the world photographing animals for almost 30 years, and since 2000 has concentrated on horses, including the object of her greatest passion, America's wild horses. Carol's stunning images illuminate the relationship between horses and their people, as well as showcase the beauty of horses at liberty. She teaches equine photography workshops for amateurs, and her commercial work includes fine art, magazine covers, and calendars. Her first book, "Wild Hoofbeats: America's Vanishing Wild Horses" is in its second printing and has won numerous awards for the quality of images and evocative writing. This book will be the reference of choice for any photographer aspiring to do justice to that most appealing of animals, the horse.

Download or read book The Rescue of Belle and Sundance written by Birgit Stutz and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In December 2008, snowmobilers spot two abandoned horses high in the Canadian Rockies. Starving and frostbitten, the horses have trampled the ten-foot-deep snow into a narrow white prison. Those who reach them bring hay but also a gun, in case the horses are too far gone. A glint of life in the horses' eyes earns them the hay. The harrowing yet inspiring story of their near impossible rescue -- involving the volunteer efforts of an entire village, first the excavation of a trench six feet deep and over 3280 feet long, and then a nearly 20 mile descent at negative 40 degrees -- is sure to be read in one breathless sitting.