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"Out on the edges of our frantic twenty-first-century nation, bands of wild horses stand nestled together, calmly nuzzling each other to maintain the bonds of family. Prairie hills unfurl around them, and the sky provides their shelter. In the same states where factories churn, offices bustle, and cell phones demand our attention, remote places of solace and beauty rest, mostly undiscovered, in a parallel world that lies closer than we often imagine....
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Barrel racing, in which horse and rider gallop in a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, is the fastest-growing rodeo event. Author Sharon Camarillo, a successful contestant-turned trainer, teacher, and commentator, presents a comprehensive program that takes the novice barrel racer from the process of choosing her horse up to preparation for and taking part in real races. More than just a specialized manual, Barrel Racing for Fun and Fast Times...
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A primary concern of all horse owners and caregivers is that their animals receive the proper feed and in the correct amounts. In seeking information about these matters, it's easy for owners and caregivers to be lured in-and often misled-by advertisements and endorsements for vitamins, alternative medicines, and other supplementary products.
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"In this book, Shatner speaks from the heart about the remarkable effect horses have had on his life, and on the lives of others. Drawing not just from his own decades of experience but also from a wealth of classic horse stories, this book captures the unique connection between humans and horses -- and the power, courage, mindfulness, and healing that they can inspire in us"--
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"There is no creature that quite embodies the beauty and grandeur of the American West as does the wild horse. For thousands of years, the horse has roamed the plains and valleys of the American continent, free of the encumbrances of man or the saddle. In America's Wild Horses, award-winning photographer and lifelong horse lover Steven Price celebrates the timeless magnificence of the American mustang. Meticulously researched, Price offers a cultural...
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IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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"For thousands of years, horses and humans lived, worked, and played together, side by side. From the time they were first domesticated to the invention of the wheel, saddle, bit, and bridle, horses brought far-flung lands closer together at the speed of a gallop. Trade, agriculture, transportation, and more were expanded in new ways - all made possible by the power of the horses ... An encyclopedic look at this magnificent animal, Horse Power...
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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...
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An essential book for anyone who's ever been captivated by horses, The Age of the Horse is a breathtaking exploration of the enduring connection between humans and Equus caballus. Equestrian expert Susanna Forrest presents a unique, sweeping panorama of the animal's prominent role in societies around the world and across time. Fifty-six million years ago, the earliest equid walked the earth-and beginning with the first-known horse-keepers of the Copper...
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In For the Love of Horse, author Lynn Hummer chronicles her experiences rescuing slaughter-bound horses, especially pregnant mares. Over the years, her work with these horses has generated within her a spiritual awareness and a healing she never expected. Through the horse-human connection, they have taught her about being present and helped her find balance in a hectic world.
Hummer shares some hard truths, exploring the fact that what is generally...
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Life with horses is challenging, exciting, and always funny when viewed through the eyes of a lifelong horse lover. In Horse Bound, Gallant Hope Farm owner Joanne Friedman invites you to empathize, sympathize, and laugh along as she chronicles the antics of her horses. Friedman shares an entertaining glimpse into a world where horses are her addiction, her sanity, and her source of humor. As she traces the exploits of the horses of her farm and provides...
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Plongez dans le monde extraordinaire de la communication animale avec ce livre. Ce best-seller révèle les histoires fascinantes de créatures du règne animal capables de transcender les barrières linguistiques et de partager des moments profonds avec les humains. À travers des récits poignants, des études de cas étonnantes et des avancées scientifiques remarquables, ce livre explore la diversité des langages animaux et démontre la profondeur...
14) Know Your Horses
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"Know Your Horses" gives a full page photograph of each featured breed and Jack has conducted thorough research to produce an accompanying concise description of the animal's appearance, uses and history. He also includes fascinating snippets about the role of the breed in human history. Jack includes working horses, riding horses and ponies. Many of the breeds are well known and numerous; some are a little more unusual, while a couple teeter on the...
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Into the Secret Heart of Ashdown Forest is a love letter after a forty-year affair. Wry, funny, moving and vivid, this memoir chronicles the life of the author and the ten square miles of country he calls his Kingdom. This book is as good as a brisk walk in the woods on an autumn day. Written with love and passion, it is a hymn to landscape and freedom. It is a close and deep observation of the writer's adopted country, the fabled Ashdown Forest in...
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Wie funktioniert denn so ein Pferd? Was ist nötig, damit es atmet, frisst und sich bewegt? Welche Strukturen hat es und wie benutzt es sie? Was können wir davon sehen und ertasten? Welche Funktionen beobachten? Wie hängen Struktur und Funktion zusammen? Auf welchen Mechanismen beruhen Durchblutung, Steuerung und Fortpflanzung? Diese Fragen und noch viele mehr werden von der Autorin beantwortet! Schnell ermöglicht das Buch auch Rückschlüsse auf...
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Dans ce livre, plongez dans l'univers fascinant des chevaux à travers un guide complet qui explore leur anatomie, leur comportement, leur élevage, et leur relation unique avec les humains. Ce best-seller propose une approche holistique, alliant connaissances scientifiques, conseils pratiques et réflexions éthiques pour tous les passionnés de ces majestueux compagnons.
18) The Cutter
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The story takes place in the central part of Lonoke County Arkansas. There is a real plantation there called the Silver Leaf farm. I grew up in that neighborhood. The book is fiction but the story setting is not. Penny Parks worked in the fields and later promoted to the farm office and cotton gin. The owner of the Silverleaf, H.B. Hackett, raised cutting horses as a business and a hobby. A professional horse trainer was, employed by the farm. Mr....
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A collection for equine enthusiasts
An all-new collection of the best of the classics. Editor was anchor of horse sports in ESPN. Fresh, new series design. A perfect gift for riders, writers, or literary buffs, Horse Stories is an essential collection of some of the most compelling stories ever written about America's horses.
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An extraordinary view of the wild horse bands in the Rocky Mountains like you've never seen before, Wild Stallions of the Rockies chronicles the life of the leader stallion, Cloud (1995-2016). This remarkable account details his reign among the wild horse herds in the Rockies, as well as both his immediate family band and rival bands that occupy the same region on the Montana-Wyoming border. Phenomenal photography and interactive QR codes grant you...
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