Download or read book Everything I Know About Life I Learned From My Horse written by Gwen Petersen and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2009-08-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents humorous descriptions about how to buy a horse, learn to ride, and feed and care for it, along with anecdotal stories about horsemanship and horses from the past.
Download or read book The Ultimate Horse Book written by Elwyn Hartley Edwards and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Truly remarkable in that it is one of the most complete and well-illustrated breed compendiums to date. It should fit into every equestrian's library". --Horse Illustrated
Download or read book The Everything Horse Book written by Karen Leigh Davis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-10-17 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The horse is a majestic animal that needs the utmost in care and love. Luckily for horse owners and appreciators, this fully revised and updated second edition is a detailed introduction to horse companionship and care. This handy guide features all you need to know about horses, including information on: Anatomy and physiology; Feeding and grooming; Traditional and alternative treatments for health problems; Dressage, jumping, and other types of horsemanship; Careers with horses; And more! This edition also includes completely new material on horse colors and markings, parasite control, training philosophies, entering horse shows, and more! The Everything Horse Book is an ideal gift for anyone who has ever been interested in our equestrian friends!
Download or read book Original Horse Bible 2nd Edition written by Moira C. Reeve and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive single volume dedicated to horses, Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition is a celebration of the long relationship that humans and horses enjoy, written by two highly regarded horsewomen, the late Moira C. Allen and Sharon Biggs. Covering an array of topics that span the world of horses, from evolution and domestication to horseback riding, training, competing, and more, this complete guide is a must-have for any avid horse-lover! With detailed profiles of 175 horse breeds, over 100 training and behavior tips, more than 50 riding, grooming, and health takeaways, and so much more, the Original Horse Bible belongs on the shelves of anyone who admires these magnificent creatures. This second edition includes new sections on advances in imaging technology and medications, as well as updated information on saddles, bits, poisonous plants, deworming practices, and natural horsemanship.
Download or read book For Horse Crazy Girls Only written by Christina Wilsdon and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your first and second favorite animal a horse? Is your bedroom covered with horse posters on your walls and horse models on your shelves? Would you rather muck out a stall than clean your room? Then you are absolutely, undeniably horse crazy, and For Horse-Crazy Girls Only is the book for you! This is the only comprehensive book about everything a horse-crazy girl needs to know about horses. You'll learn everything from the different breeds of horses, to how a horse's body works, to the quirky little things that make the horse the BEST animal ever. Author Christina Wilsdon even shares ideas for horse-themed parties, and suggestions for the best horse movies to watch with your friends. And that's just the beginning.
Download or read book Uncover a Horse written by David George Gordon and published by . This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sculpted three-dimensional model of the anatomy of a horse will help children learn all about this amazing animal.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Riding Lessons written by Elise Gaston Chand and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every parent hopes to experience the thrill of seeing a child discover an activity she loves, and then watching as that interest unfolds into a lifelong passion. But when a child adores horses above all, these joys are often dampened by anxiety, especially when the parent knows little about riding. The questions can be overwhelming: How does one begin to find a qualified riding instructor? Just how expensive is this hobby? And -- most important -- will my child be safe? Parents searching for answers will find relief in A Parent's Guide to Riding Lessons, by Elise Gaston Chand. A former horse-crazy child born to horse-clueless parents, Chand is today both an accomplished horsewoman and the mother of a horse-crazy daughter. Her vantage point allows her to get to the heart of parents' concerns, then offer the information, instruction, and peace of mind that they desperately need. With its engaging "been there" voice, A Parent's Guide to Riding Lessons combines the instant appeal of an impulse purchase with the practicality and depth of content of a thorough guide. Parents will snap up the book for its clear, reassuring voice, then refer back to it often for its quality answers and information. A Parent's Guide to Riding Lessons gives busy parents an overview of horseback riding and lesson progression. It translates the strange language of horse enthusiasts, explains horse show etiquette, and addresses specific ways that parents can help children stay safe in and out of the barn. Along the way it offers practical advice, tips, and step-by-step guidance through an array of challenges that parents can expect to face.
Download or read book Crazy about Horses written by Molly Kolpin and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Text and photos give readers information about horse riding and competitions, horse care, horse breeds, and general information"--
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 Horses Ponies written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine, covering just about anything and everything horse related Calling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for equine knowledge, from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance, and more! Inside the pages of this children’s book about all things equestrian you will find: • Informative features on all the major horse and pony breeds from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella • Beautiful images of magnificent horses found across the world • Lessons about the usefulness of horses across different cultures from sport, shows, traditions, and celebrations, to transport, police work, and even shrimp-fishing! • Extensive information and step-by-step instructions on how to ride these magnificent animals and horse care From the difference between horses and ponies to why horses sleep standing up, this comprehensive guide explores every horsey topic you could want to explore! Colorful photographs and pictures on every page include many different horses and pony breeds, from Shetland ponies, shire horses, and thoroughbreds and highlights their importance in our world today. Kids will learn how to care for horses and understand them, covering topics such as grooming a horse, how to muck out a stable, and looking after tack. The book also explores horse skills and will answer questions about riding horses and ponies, such as what dressage is, how to steer a horse, and much more!
Download or read book Horse Housekeeping written by Margaret Korda and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Horse Housekeeping, Margaret and Michael Korda (she is a successful novice- and training-level eventer and he is the author of Horse People) provide everything you need to know to set up a barn of your own and care for your horse (or horses) at home. Authoritative, inspirational, highly accessible, full of common sense and down-to-earth advice, all of it based on twenty-five years of experience, the Kordas' book is a basic resource for anybody who wants to keep horses in a safe, content, healthy, and cost-effective way at home, from detailed lists of things you need to have on hand to the basic (and not so basic) dos and don'ts of horse care. Divided into such useful chapters as "Fencing and Paddocks," "The Barn Routine," "The Care of the Horse," "People," "Feeding and Caring for the Horse," "Tack," "Horse Clothing," "Equipment," and "Care for the Aging Horse," it is helpfully illustrated and written in a voice that is at once informative, supportive, and full of funny (and not so funny) stories about horse housekeeping. The Kordas offer a unique and reliable guide to horse care that not only will be invaluable to beginner and experienced horse owners alike, but also is astonishingly readable. They take you through the steps of deciding if having a horse barn is practical for you, including helpful suggestions on space-saving barn designs, creating pastures, building fences, sample exercise routines, the right feed, the basics of horse health care, and the equipment needed for both horse care and property maintenance. This detailed, user-friendly compendium of down-home wisdom, entertaining stories, and straightforward horse sense will help you to set up a barn the right way, so you will have time to actually ride your horse.
Download or read book Complete Horse Care Manual written by Colin Vogel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-17 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Holistic Care for Horses written by Denise Bean-Raymond and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First Horse written by Fran Devereux Smith and published by Western Horseman Book. This book was released on 1995 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to joining the Western Horseman staff, Fran Devereux Smith, an associate editor with the magazine, spent a number of years training horses and giving riding instruction. In writing First Horse, she relied on her teaching experience with riders of all ages and her work as a 4-H horse project leader. Fran has a broad-based background in the equine industry. A lifelong horsewoman, she grew up trail riding and showing horses regionally -- primarily in reining, western pleasure, horsemanship, and barrel racing, with some experience in halter and showmanship. A high school rodeo competitor, Fran also was a member of her intercollegiate rodeo team, winning a regional barrel racing championship and qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo in that event and goat tying. Along the way, she was named Miss Rodeo Arkansas and won a girls rodeo association all-around title that same year. Since then, Fran has earned a state Quarter Horse association reining championship, showed in hunt-seat classes, and team penned. She has ridden trails in 20 states, worked some cattle along the way, driven a wagon team from time to time, and served as an officer or board member for several equine organizations. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Book of Horses written by Mortimer Children's Books and published by Mortimer Children's. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Horses celebrates the world of the magnificent horse. An engaging visual feast, it transports readers from the Mongolian steppe to thrilling racetrack. The lavish pictures - including evocative photographs and horse profiles - tell their own stories without the need for too much text. Discover the white horses of the Camargue that gallop through the sea, the lithe thoroughbreds that race at 43 miles an hour, and the brave war horses that plunged into the horror of battle, and many more. At the same time, readers will learn how to care for horses and ponies, keeping them in top condition.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Horses Breeds Care Riding Saddlery written by Debby Sly and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice on breeds, all aspects of horse care, and step-by-step riding techniques, fully updated.
Download or read book The Everything Book of Horses and Ponies written by Andrea Mills and published by . This book was released on 2019-07 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the world of horses and ponies in this fact-filled guide. Find out about horse behavior, and learn lots of useful tips on how to take care of a pony. Meet more than 20 breeds, from Arabians to Shetland ponies.
