Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. On Horsemanship advises the reader on how to buy a good horse, and how to raise it to be either a war horse or show horse. Xenophon ends with some words on military equipment for a cavalryman.

All the information you need to produce colts or fillies every time you want is all right here in this little book. A must have for anyone who owns horses. A tired, tested, and proven program that have produce 100% results for the Author of this book for the past four years, those who contact her for breeding their horse every Year. It's all here for the first time ever!! For your convenience Best Wishes to all in the coming year, Alida Marie. ** May take a year or two to get same results

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 2 of 3. Contents: Road Riding; Hunting Seat; Racing System; Riding a Trotting Match; Leaping; Defeating a Restive Horse; Ladies' Riding; Utensils Used in Breaking and Riding; Horse Breaking. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1419182714, 0766186946.

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1906. Contents: Arab Horses Outside of Arabia; Arabia and Some of the Bedouins; Early History and Families of Arab Horses; How Some Arab Horses Have Been Obtained; Arab Horses in America; Some Last Words.

1829. Contents: Nomenclature; Exercise of field Artillery; School of the Gunner; School of the Piece; School of the Battery; Evolution of Batteries.

Whether standing in a courtroom or a corral, there are very few horsemen who can tell a story like Steve Edwards. In recent years, his love of wild horses has led him to develop the largest herd of Registered American Indian Horses on the entire east coast. Steve's unique riding program teaches natural horsemanship to children as young as five years old. In person or on a DVD, Steve communicates as well with kids as he does with horses. This poignant book, filled with warmth and humor, shows how natural horsemanship improves the lives of Steve's horses and his students. Hidden among his recounting of the accomplishments of his young riders is a detailed instructional manual on natural horsemanship. This book is tailor made for anyone who cares about horses and children.

"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.

In the tradition of The Man Who Listens to Horses, The Horse Whisperer, and Horse Miracles comes Horse Healers: 50 True Stories of Courage and Hope. Inspired by her work with horses and patients at the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy, horse lover and author A. Bronwyn Llewellyn brings together the most moving tributes to the healing power of horses ever collected in one volume. With an introduction by Cynthia Ruiz, the internationally known dressage competitor whose own paralysis led her to promote therapeutic riding throughout the world, as well as a foreword by Dawn Prince-Hughes, bestselling author of Songs of the Gorilla Nation, Horse Healers appeals to everyone with a love of horses, and an appreciation for the unique relationship we humans have with these very special animals--a relationship that can transform lives for the better.

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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.

Equines are big business in this country, and that's not to be taken lightly, but as anyone who has spent much time around them knows, horses have a sense of themselves and refuse to be pigeon-holed, catalogued or otherwise restrained. When they are given their due as individual personalities, as they are in this book, an occasional startled giggle has to result. Calling on forty-plus years of experience, extensive research, and lots of trial-and-error, Joanne Friedman has put together a celebration of life with horses. A horseman's most important piece of equipment is a sense of humor, and Friedman liberally spices her advice with horse laughs. Whenever horses are called on to participate in human enlightenment, they do so with great enthusiasm and good humor. Meet the horses that populate Friedman's world, and your perception of life with horses will never be the same. Join Friedman and the horses of Gallant Hope Farm as they slog through mud season, experience Murphy's Law in full effect at a show, set up a (mostly) working farm, and learn about clicker training. Your perception of life with horses will never be the same.

This book has been written to appeal to all relevant audiences, i.e. in the tack-room, the forge and the surgery. It is easy to read and understand and above all, the book is informative and thought provoking. The gulf of understanding between owner, farrier and veterinary surgeon is bridged, by bringing together all interested parties to share a common pool of knowledge and understanding of natural biomechanics, technique and systems practiced. A different perception of Farriery has long been overdue. Foot balance is the main quintessential aspect of farriery and the questions of what is normal and what is undesirable have teased farriers and veterinarians for generations. A number of authors have set down their opinions but none have explored hoof balance in such detail. This book looks at anterioposterior and mediolateral hoof balance, not only defining what is normal and ideal but explaining how, through the forces imposed by the weight of the animal and the levers which make up the limb, the hoof can change shape. Lameness and shoe loss are often considered a reflection of the competence of an individual farrier. This book will help provide the confidence and the evidence to help all parties involved in farriery to understand how form and function are inextricably linked. This book is essential reading for those who are looking to expand their knowledge and for those who seek a more philosophical approach to this ancient craft. It starts as a journey of inquiry, reviewing the past and examining the present, objectively introducing to the reader the wider perspective of farriery; not just about 'shoes on horses' but as a benign manipulative therapy, which forms an integral part of the whole horse concept.

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.

The 112th Field Artillery Regiment (Horse-Drawn) was a New Jersey Army National Guard unit called into active military service in January of 1941. The Old Gray Mare describes life in this unit, the Army's last horse-drawn field artillery unit, through the eyes of a young lieutenant during the Plattsburg Training Maneuvers in 1939 and during the 112th's post-activation training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Old Gray Mare provides an insightful picture of the daily routine in garrison and the field of a horse unit during what proved to be the final year of its existence. It describes the close bonds formed between men and their horses, the care and handling required to maintain a well-trained horse artillery unit, the pride and professionalism developed by serving the guns, and the archaic, social environment that surrounded this elite formation. It gives witness to the dreaded man and horse-killing stampede of crazed animals as well as the excitement of the polo field that was so much a part of the fabric of the horse artillery. view of a military unit forced out of existence by advances in technology at the beginning of World War II. It is an interesting and unique snapshot of a time and a life-style that no longer exists.

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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.

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.

The herbalists at Earth Lodge Herbals, Maya Cointreau & E. Barrie Kavasch, have brought together years of herbal experience to bring you this Earth Lodge Guide to Horse Wellness: Equine Herbs & Healing, giving you all the tools you need to maintain your horse the natural way. This informative book teaches you how to use herbs most effectively for your horse's benefit. Learn what herbs have been used traditionally for which ailments and how to make your own salves, tinctures, braces, and sprays. The authors have included a handy reference table of disorders and their corresponding herbal remedies, as well as online resources and herbal recipes for the barn and home. Equine Herbs & Healing covers horse herbalism in all its forms, from the historical uses of dried herbs to advances in aromatherapy and herbal cancer therapy. Foreword by Allen M. Schoen, MS, DVM.

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.