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Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

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In Relation To Stabling, Grooming, Feeding, Watering And Working. Construction Of Stables, Ventilation, Stable Appendages, Management Of The Feet. Management Of Diseased And Defective Horses. This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

An account of many wanderings in South America by George Whitfield Ray, F. R. G. S., Pioneer Missionary and Government Explorer.

Horses have always been part of my of my life. I grew up with horses, they were a part of our family since I can remember and for 12 years was active in rodeos with the Country Spice Drill Team . I still participate in horse shows in dressage and ride with the Santa Fe Hunt Club in Temecula, California. As a Director of a child care center I have often wished that there were more picture books about horses and the pleasure and enjoyment they bring to children. So one day I decided to stop wishing an write one! A Horse Named Duke is a special story about a special horse that my husand, Chuck, rescued from abuse. Duke was a difficult horse at first and had to be handled carefully; he liked to do things his way. But Chuck was patient and gave him lots of freedom to adjust to his surroundings. Eventually, Duke's personality blossomed, and he became the lead horse on the ranch. His antics described in the book actually happened and his story had to be told.

Author Elizabeth Woolsey-Herbert offers a unique and touching story ofher life as an equine veterinarian in semirural Australia. As an Americanliving in a foreign country for fourteen years, she observes thedifferences in Australia compared to her native California. The singlemother of an eleven-year-old daughter, she also combines work andfamily commitments.

With wit and wisdom, Dr. Woolsey-Herbert faces an assortment ofdaily dilemmas:

* Charlie needs to place well in an upcoming race, but he can't put hisfoot to the ground. Will he be able to race in three days in order toqualify for the most important race of his life?
* Herbie has a severe toxicity. He can't see, and he can't walk straight.His owner has big plans for him, but will he survive the night?
* Cooper needs costly, life-saving surgery. His owner, Amanda, can'tafford it. What will become of Cooper?

Dr. Woolsey-Herbert deftly intermingles descriptions of Australian lifeand the people she meets in her daily travels with her touching truestories. With humor and in-depth descriptions, "Horse Doctor" willcaptivate the horse lover in you.

A Dissertation on Horses: Wherein it is Demonstrated by Matters of Fact, as well as from the Principles of Philosophy, that Innate Qualities do not exist, and that the excellence of this Animal is altogether mechanical and not in the Blood.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

HINTS ON DRIVING HORSES By Captain C.Morley Knight A READ COUNTRY BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally published in 1884, this extremely scarce early work on driving horses is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and illustrations. This excellent little book was written in an era when "handling the ribbons" was not only a pleasurable pastime, but was almost the sole means of transport - hence any hints on making driving more simple, and consequently, more safe, were of inestimable value. In view of the steadily growing interest in this pastime and the constant demand for information on harnessing and driving, this book will prove of great value with its detailed wisdom aimed at both tyro and expert. The book consists of two hundred and twelve pages divided into twelve Comprehensive Chapters, each illustrated with explanatory line drawings: Harness. Driving-Single Harness. Driving-Double Harness. Curricle and Cape Cart. Driving Four Horses-Position of Coachman. Four Horses-The Reins. Four in Hand. The Whip. Starting. Pulling Up. Turning. Useful Hints. Tandem Driving. Tandem Harness. Breaking to Harness. Etc. This is a fascinating read for any driving enthusiast or historian of this mode of transport, but also contains much information and advise that is still extremely useful and practical today. Many of the early equestrian titles, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. READ COUNTRY BOOKS are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Keywords: Driving HorsesPleasurable Pastime Country Books Line Drawings Tyro Morley Ribbons Reprint Illustrations Wisdom Read Books Hints On Driving Country Classic

The Handbook of Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning through the lens of Adventures In Awareness offers the theory, principles and practice of equine inner-active exercises for wellness work with horses. Outlined in detail is AIA's 5 DAY Equine Facilitated Experiential Learning CurriculumT, an enrichment and prevention program for at risk youth, and those with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances; it features the AIAT process. AIA promotes working with horses as a reflective and reflection experience, mirroring personal and interpersonal relationships. The specially designed interactive and inner-active exercises develop communication (including interspecies) skills, promote team building, promote self developed insights and contribute to the ability to be responsible for self. The basic AIA principle is that awake aware responsible individuals living the Adventures In Awareness safety agreement make healthy behavior choices.

Complete basic guide for using essential oils for the physical and emotional health of the horse. The products and techniques are natural and complementary to veterinary medicine. It is not a cure-all, but a wonderful way to keep horses healthy and comfortable in their bodies. New equine techniques support the immune system and balance the horse in times of stress, and illness or injury. Of benefit to veterinarians and horse owners alike.

Penny Pony began as an idea for a scrapbook for a family reunion. As the photographs and story of Penny's life were put together, the book grew into a true, real-life tale about family and beloved pets growing older together. It's a story about love and commitment, and the obligation to serve and care for each other through all the phases and seasons of our lives. Together, the author and Penny have watched the toddlers they taught to ride grow up, to return with their own young ones to place on Penny's now swaying back. The Price family's love for this wonderful pony has been a common and unifying thread during the seasons and storms in all of their lives. The use of photographs brings to life the reality of Penny Pony's story in a world that bombards children with fantasy and magic; a world that causes kids to ask, "Is that real?" To be loved and wanted even when ones usefulness has diminished, eyesight dimmed, and appearance word - this is a comforting message to readers of all ages.

Originally published in France 1854 then translated into English in 1919 by John Swire. The author's methods are simple and practical. He treats a horse like a human being he maintains that the rider can only influence his mount by placing it in such a position that the movement desired is the only possible one, and then stimulating it the placing being made easy by specially graduated exercises which supple the horse's will as well as his muscles. Contents Include: New method of giving the Rider a good Seat. Control and Distribution of Energy. The Suppling Exercises. Suppling the Hindquarters. The Use of the Horse's Energy by the Rider. Concentration of the Horse's Energy by the Rider. The Canter. Jumping. The Piaffer. Scheme of Work. A Concise Explanation of the Method by means of Question and Answer. . Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

For horses, the joy of summer can be overshadowed by the huge amount of insects which plague them, especially for horses left out in the paddock. Riding can become a torture when your horse is constantly distracted by insects. Not only are these insects annoying, they can also cause allergies, infection of wounds, and inflammation. This book shows effective ways to reduce the stress through insects, showing how insect infestations can be prevented and what can be done to protect horses better.

The rider's aids are the be-all and end-all of riding. Without them, no understanding or communication with the horse is possible. The aids must be conveyed to the horse both clearly and distinctly, and yet unobtrusively as fine aids. How to learn and employ these aids is dealt with in this concise guidebook in plain, easy to understand terms, amply supported by clear illustrations.

1805. Very scarce reprint! An Analysis of Horsemanship; Teaching the Whole Art of Riding, in the Manege, Military, Hunting, Racing, and Traveling System Together with the Method of Breaking Horses, for Every Purpose to which those Noble Animals are Adapted. Volume 1 of 3. Contents: On: Mounting; The Seat; The Hand and its Accompaniments; Aids, Corrections, Animation; Natural Paces, the Walk; The Trop; the Gallop; The Stop; Changes, Volts; Lessons for Confirming the Balance; Practice of the Aids; Lessons in the Gallop; Changes in Gallop; Shoulder Within; Head and Croup to the Wall; The Terre a Terre; On Military Riding. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 0766186431, 0766186946.

When it's springtime in horse country, few sights stir the hearts of horse lovers more than that of mares and foals on good green pasture. It is an image filled with both the satisfaction of the moment and the promise of the future. For horse people, the foaling process is one of the most critical and satisfying aspects of ownership.
The Foaling Primer captures the foaling experience in amazing, up-close photographs taken by noted horse photographer Bob Langrish. The friendly, informative text guides the reader through the first year of a foal's life with detailed descriptions and instructions on birth, care, handling, training, and weaning. Perfect for novice horse owners, first-time farmers, 4-H and Pony Club members, and anyone who is fascinated by horses and their lives, this introductory handbook provides everything one needs to know to be successful with a foal.
The chapters are divided along critical points in a foal's developmental timeline: the first 24 hours, the early weeks, one to three months, four to six months, weaning time, and approaching the yearling mark. There are how-to boxes for such tasks as bottle-feeding, introducing a foal to grooming, and practicing rope leading; "to-do" lists for each stage of a foal's development; charts of what's normal and what's not (with clear guidance on when to call a vet); lists of supplies and equipment needed; definitions of key words and terms; and forms to use for accurate record keeping.
The pages of this hard-working guide are sure to be dog-eared by the time a foal reaches the one-year mark, as readers will refer to it again and again for reassurance, guidance, and complete, dependable information.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

PONIES PAST AND PRESENT - THE BREEDS OF THE BRITISH ISLANDS. By Sir Walter Gilbey, Bart. Originally published in 1900, this rare early work on Native British Ponies is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS has republished it using the original text and illustrations. The author was a respected authority on all equestrian matters and published several important books on the subject as well as contributing numerous articles to the sporting and farming press of that era. This title was the first comprehensive work on British Ponies ever written, and the first to draw attention to their important contribution to polo pony breeding. The book consists of one hundred and thirty six pages, including eight full page plates. A lengthy introduction takes the reader through some of the early history, origins, and laws relating to the pony breeds. This is followed by eight Detailed chapters: The New Forest Pony. The Welsh Pony. The Exmoor and Dartmoor Ponies. The Cumberland and Westmoreland Ponies. Ireland The Connemara Pony. The Ponies of Scotland and the Shetland Islands. Uses and Characteristics of the Pony. Breeding Polo Ponies. This is a fascinating read for any pony enthusiast or historian of the breeds, and also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest equestrian books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. READ COUNTRY BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

To meet the case in which the horseman may chance to be leading his horse with the left hand and carrying his spear in the right, it would be good, we think, for every one to practise vaulting on to his seat from the right side also. In fact, he has nothing else to learn except to do with his right limbs what he has previously done with the left, and vice versa. And the reason we approve of this method of mounting is 8] that it enables the soldier at one and the same instant to get astride of his horse and to find himself prepared at all points, supposing he should have to enter the lists of battle on a sudden.

CONTENTS Introduction Breeds and Their Characteristics Selecting and Judging Horses Breeding Horses Feeding Horses Management of Horses Buildings and Equipment Diseases and Parasites Horsemanship Breed Registry Associations Horse Magazines Precautions

"Sullivan has found the transcendent in the horse."--"Sports Illustrated"
Winner of a 2004 Whiting Writers' Award
One evening late in his life, veteran sportswriter Mike Sullivan was asked by his son what he remembered best from his three decades in the press box. The answer came as a surprise. "I was at Secretariat's Derby, in '73. That was ... just beauty, you know?"
John Jeremiah Sullivan didn't know, not really-but he spent two years finding out, journeying from prehistoric caves to the Kentucky Derby in pursuit of what Edwin Muir called "our long-lost archaic companionship" with the horse. The result-winner of a" National Magazine" Award and named a Book of the Year by "The Economist" magazine-is an unprecedented look at Equus caballus, incorporating elements of memoir, reportage, and the picture gallery.
In the words of the "New York Review of Books," "Blood Horses" "reads like Moby-Dick as edited by F. Scott Fitzgerald . . . Sullivan is an original and greatly gifted writer."
"Wisdom that is both personal and universal . . . Brilliant"--"Chicago Tribune"
"A splendid account of [the] Triple Crown . . . In horses' beauty and power, and with their hint of danger even when schooled, Sullivan senses a restoration of what has been lost to us."--"The New York Times"
"As unconventionally lovely a book as you are likely to read for some time."--"The Arkansas Democrat Gazette"
"A clear picture of a highly specialized world . . . A gem of curiosity."--"The Associated Press"
"Sullivan subtly extends the theme of bloodlines to make this book as much about family as it is about horses . . . Its appeal isn't limited to the equine crowd."--"0Outside"
JohnJeremiah Sullivan is a writer-at-large for "GQ" and a contributing editor at "Harper's Magazine."