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Draft Horses: An Owner's Manual
by: Valentine, Beth DVM, PhD & Wildenstein, Michael CJF
This manual for draft horse owners of the 21st century comprehensively covers the unique aspects of caring for draft horses, starting with the basics and monitoring draft horse health, then describing things that can go wrong and what to do if they do; co-authored by Dr. Beth Valentine of Oregon State University and Mike Wildenstein, resident farrier at Cornell University. B/W photos & illustartions. 231 pgs.
c. 2000, S/C...$32.00

Draft Horses & Mules: Harnessing Equine Power for Farm & Show (Storey's Working Animals)
by: Damerow, Gail & Rice, Alina
This book distills the great tradition of these impressive animals into a definitive guide. Hardworking and intelligent, draft horses and mules provide clean-energy power for an impressive array of tasks. Cultivate farmland, haul logs, give tourists quiet rides through historic neighborhoods, pack into the wilderness, or simply enjoy sunny drives through the countryside — draft horses and mules love to work, and they bring their strength and endurance to every job. This complete guide is all you need to learn how to choose an ideal team, train, feed, house, maintain their health, care for, select & use equipment properly, and work with these impressive animals in a variety of agricultural, logging, & demonstration tasks. Filled with color & B/W photos, numerous illustrations & profiles of real-life indivduals who work with draft horses & mules. 16 page full color insert. 262 pgs.
c. 2008, S/C...$24.95

Gentle Giants
by: Whitlock, Ralph
Past, present, & future of the heavy horse. Shire, Suffolk, Clydesdale, Percheron. 176 pgs.
c. 1976, S/C... $34.95

Heavy Horse (Shire Album)
by: Hart, Edward
Draft breeds
c. 1979, Booklet... $4.00

HorsePower
by: Lessiter, Frank
The most complete book ever published on draft horses, at least from the owner's point of view. The intent is not to advise you on how to buy, breed, drive or manage draft horses, but rather to bring to you the history, feelings, experiences & the outright love affair draft horse people have had through owning & working with these magnificent steeds. The book is put together in a logical sequence - tracing the hostory of draft horses from the days they were needed to the present when owning them is mostly a nostalgic hobby. Filled with B/W photos. 256 pgs.
c. 1977, S/C...$22.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good

Power & Grace: The Working Horse
by: Alvermann, Klaus
Pictoral history of draft horses. An enthusiastic aficionado of heavy horses since childhood, author and photographer Klaus Alvermann embarked on a four year pilgrimage throughout Europe and America to create a documentary account of these "gentle giants" in action. The resultant book offers readers a short history and description of each breed, coupled with page after page of vivid photographs depicting the heavy horse at work and at play in diverse settings. Amusing anecdotes by the author highlight the varied traits of these extraordinary animals. 143 pgs.
c. 1990, H/C... $35.00

Princes Of The Plough
by: Cockcroft, Barry
The book tells the story of the decline and rise of the Shire horse and kindred breeds and of the quiet tenacity of Geoff Morton and some of the other men who never lost faith. 128 pgs.
c. 1978, H/C...$36.00
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Work Horse Handbook
by: Miller, Lynn R.
The quintessential operator's manual for horses & mules in harness. Covers: considerations for beginners, attitude & approach, the mechanics of the draft horse, anatomy, fundamentals of care, feeding, the stable, harness, hitch gear, principles of driving for work, rigging the hitch, cost of using horses, work you can do with horses, equipment, and work horse diary. B/W photos & drawings. 366 pgs.
c. 2004, 2nd Ed, S/C...$32.95

Hackney
by: Richardson, Clive
Early origins, hackney horse society, early shows, influence on other breeds. 130 pgs.
c. 1995... $29.95

Haflinger
by: Deverill, Helen
Origins, development of the breed from 1918 to the present. Breeding, care, training. 100pgs.
c. 1996, H/C... $32.95

Hanoverian
by: Vonstenglin, Christian
History, creation of breed, state studs, in sport, recent developments. 140 pgs.
c. 1990... $22.95

Heavenly Horses
by: Johnson, Virginia Weisel
Hungarian horses, history.
c. 1986, S/C... $7.95

White Stallions Of Kyalami
by: Iwanowski, George
Major George Iwanowski, formerly an officer of the Polish Lancers, tells the fascinating story of how some of Hungary's world-renowned Lipizzaner horses were secretly moved before the Russian invasion of Hungary, and how some of them came to South Africa. The care & training of these magnificent animals have been Major Iwanowski's preoccupation for many years. This is also the story of George Iwanowski who immagrated to South Africa in 1948. B/W & Color photos. 148 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$45.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with Dust jacket

Big Book of Small Equines: A Celebration of Miniature Horses & Shetland Ponies
by: Robb, Johnny & Westmark, Jan
This book begins with a brief history of the breeds in this country with a fascinating look at influential horses and breeders and the continuing growth of the breeds' popularity. Owners and other devotees share delightful stories about their bond with their pets. How the small equines excel in the show ring focuses on their riding, driving and breed classes. Heartwarming is the word for the work they do as companion and therapy partners of physically and emotionally challenged humans. 192 pages. Color and B/W photos throughout.
c. 2009, H/C...$29.95

Book Of Miniature Horses: Buying, Breeding, Training, Showing & Enjoying
by: Smith, Donna Campbell
Full of essential information including: historical background, amount of care needed, where to look, what to expect to pay, tips on care, feeding, grooming, veterinary considerations, exercise, non-competitive ways to enjoy a Mini as a pet or companion, behind the scenes show preparation & ribbon winning tips, conformation, jumping, judging, instruction on training & driving a mini behind a cart or sulky, how minis are used as guides for sight-impared people, breeding miniatures, foaling, registering, and much more. B/W & color photos. 136 pgs.
c. 2005, H/C...$22.95

Book Of Miniature Horses: Buying, Breeding, Training, Showing & Enjoying
by: Smith, Donna Campbell
Full of essential information including: historical background, amount of care needed, where to look, what to expect to pay, tips on care, feeding, grooming, veterinary considerations, exercise, non-competitive ways to enjoy a Mini as a pet or companion, behind the scenes show preparation & ribbon winning tips, conformation, jumping, judging, instruction on training & driving a mini behind a cart or sulky, how minis are used as guides for sight-impared people, breeding miniatures, foaling, registering, and much more. B/W & color photos. 136 pgs.
c. 2005, S/C...$14.95

Horse Of The Future (The Miniature Horse)
by: Coffey, Jill
History, registries, shelter, feeding, grooming, showing, breeding, promotion. 105 pgs.
c. 1989, S/C... $16.95

Morgan Horse
by: Spencer, Sally
Development, influential breeders, characteristics, in America, in England. 160 pgs.
c. 1994, H/C... $29.95

Morgan Horse Handbook
by: Mellin, Jeanne
Ideals of type and action - faults and correction - in photographs and 144 how-to drawings by the author. 244 pgs.
c. 1973, S/C ...$20.00
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Morgan Horse In Pictures
by: Self, Margaret Cabell
History, origin, physical characteristics, temperament, training the young horse, showing, at work. Over 80 horses pictured. B/W photos. 149 pgs.
c. 1967, 1975 Edition, S/C...$12.50
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Morgan Horses
by: Pittenger, Peggy Jett
Complete history of the Morgan horse breed. Includes pedigrees and bloodlines. Over 200 illustrations taken from prints, lithographs, original drawings, woodcuts, broadsides, stallion posters, and others. 287 pgs.
c. 1967, H/C...$65.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited