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201 Handy Hints for Horse Persons
by: Bush, Karen
201 time & money saving tricks of the trade to make stable management easier
& more successful. Such as: make a feed scoop out of a plastic bottle; turn
saddle saop tins into bridle pegs; mix your own hoofoil; convert an old sleeping
bag into a stable rug; improve your horse's skin by feeding garlic; mend rubber
riding boots with a bicycle repair kit; keep quartermarks in place with hair
spray; make jump fillers from sacks of straw; tempt fussy eaters with molasses
or black treacle; use mutton fat to improve brittle feet; and many many more.
Illustrated. 72 pgs.
c. 1988, P/B...$5.00
50 Careers With Horses
by: Kreitler, Bonnie
Career possibilities from accountant to wrangler, job hunting, horse industry.
c.1995, S/C...$24.95
101 Uses For A Horse
by: Sovey-Nelson, Melissa
They've hauled things for us, given us rides, and plowed fields. This enchanting book full of color photographs depicts 101 of a horse's most useful traits. 112 pgs.
c. 2003, H/C...$14.95
A Horse Of Your Own
by: Stoneridge, M.A.
A complete guide to choosing, caring for, training, showing & enjoying
your horse, eastern or western style, and the varied sports & pleasures
of the equestrian world. Also, various breeds and types are fully decribed as
well as detail on how to go about finding the right horse for your purpose.
Illustrated with drawings and over 200 photographs. 480 pgs.
c. 1963, H/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good with dust jacket,
dust jacket shows wear, inscrption in front cover, tape marks inside front &
back cover, all inside pages excellent condition.
A Pictorial History Of Performing Horses
by: Fox, Charles Philip
Pages & chapters for every kind of horse lover & circus buff: the Liberty
Horse, The High School Horse, Bare Back Acts, Rodeo & Wild West, Circus
Ponies, Circus Baggage Stock. Hundreds of B/W photos. 168 pgs.
c. 1960, Limited Ed, #205/250 - Signed by author, H/C...$125.00
Used, Out-Of-Print,
Only 1 Copy in Stock, #205/250
Condition: Very Good, with dust jacket
A Pictorial Life Story of Misty
by: Henry, Marguerite
The author, Marguerite Henry, describes how she came to own the well-known Chincoteague
pony, Misty, & their subsequent experiences together. Many B/W photos &
illustrations along with 16 pages of color photos. 144 pgs.
c. 1976, H/C...$50.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, no dust jacket
ex-library, usual library markings, no other writing or marking, binding good
ABC's of Trail Class (An Alpine Arena Handbook)
Truskauskas, Laurie
Teach your horse the trail courses step by step. Teaches manuevers such as:
back-up, sidepass, poles, jog-overs & lope-overs. Training for obstacles:
gate, bridge, mail, box, & water. Includes 5 courses you can practice. 30
pgs.
c. 2002, Booklet, Spiral Bound...$9.95
All-Weather Surfaces for Horses
by: Lodge, Ray
Today many riders will work their horses on an artifical surface at some time,
and more and more people are thinking about installing artificial surfaces in
both public and private facilities. Knowing which surfaces will be most advantageous
for the site and the type of use concerned is the first hurdle to clear. This
is a guide which answers questions about all-weather surfaces, covering the
choice of site, drainage, construction, material, maintenance, common causes
of failure and the particular requirements for boh indoor and outdoor maneges
and arenas plus cross-country courses and racecourses. 80 pgs.
c. 1994, S/C... $19.95
Basic Horsemanship English & Western: A Complete Guide For Riders &
Instructors
by: Prince, Eleanor F. & Collier, Gaydel
This revised and updated paperback edition of the popular guide by the authors
of Basic Horse Care provides riders and instructors with all the fundamental
techniques needed for both English and Western styles of riding in a sound yet
novel approach that combines the relationships and differences of the two methods.
From first mount to competitive riding, plus all the key facts about horse care,
feeding and grooming, English and Western tack, and more. Line drawings and
photographs throughout. 344 pgs
c. 1993, Rev & Updated, S/C...$18.95
Used
Condition: Very Good
Basic Riding (Crowood Equestrian Guide)
by: Foster, Carol
Basic Riding is aimed at the younger rider. It is a thorough introduction which
dispels the myths surrounding riding and clearly explains all the terminology
and different techniques. It covers preparing to ride, lunging, communicating
with the horse or pony, working through the transitions, how to ride each pace,
choosing a riding school, and riding across country. This excellent guide will
give all novices a thorough background and a sound basis on which to develop
their riding skills. 96 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C... $17.95
Beautiful Jim Key: The Lost History of a Horse and a Man Who Changed the
World
by: Rivas, Mim Eichler
Masterfully told, poignant, and rich with spellbinding historical detail, this
is the remarkable, true story of an extraordinary horse and his pioneering trainer
who symbolized America at the dawn of the 20th century. For close to a century,
a majestic chapter of American history has been buried in an obscure grave in
Shelbyville, Tennessee. BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY, the onetime ugly duckling of a scrub
colt that became one of the most heralded and beloved heroes of his day, was
famous neither for his beauty nor his speed but instead for his exceptional
intelligence. Said to have an I.Q. equivalent to that of a human sixth-grader,
Jim exploded on to the national scene in 1897 by demonstrating inexplicable
abilities to read, write, spell, do mathematics, tell time, sort mail, cite
biblical passages, and debate politics. For the next nine years, Jim performed
in nationwide expositions and world's fairs to wildly receptive crowds, smashing
box-office records, overcoming hurdles of prejudice and skepticism, all the
while winning rapturous praise from the press and leaders such as President
McKinley, Booker T. Washington, and Alice Roosevelt Longworth. In this breathtaking
saga, Jim's astonishing journey is coupled with that of his trainer and best
friend, Dr. William Key, a self-taught veterinarian, former slave, Civil War
veteran, prominent African-American entrepreneur, and one of the most renowned
horse whisperers of his time -- a man who shunned all force in the training
of horses, instead relying on kindness and patience. 16-page photo insert. 334
pgs.
c. 2005, H/C...$25.95
Beautiful Jim Key: The Lost History of a Horse and a Man Who Changed the
World
by: Rivas, Mim Eichler
Masterfully told, poignant, and rich with spellbinding historical detail, this
is the remarkable, true story of an extraordinary horse and his pioneering trainer
who symbolized America at the dawn of the 20th century. For close to a century,
a majestic chapter of American history has been buried in an obscure grave in
Shelbyville, Tennessee. BEAUTIFUL JIM KEY, the onetime ugly duckling of a scrub
colt that became one of the most heralded and beloved heroes of his day, was
famous neither for his beauty nor his speed but instead for his exceptional
intelligence. Said to have an I.Q. equivalent to that of a human sixth-grader,
Jim exploded on to the national scene in 1897 by demonstrating inexplicable
abilities to read, write, spell, do mathematics, tell time, sort mail, cite
biblical passages, and debate politics. For the next nine years, Jim performed
in nationwide expositions and world's fairs to wildly receptive crowds, smashing
box-office records, overcoming hurdles of prejudice and skepticism, all the
while winning rapturous praise from the press and leaders such as President
McKinley, Booker T. Washington, and Alice Roosevelt Longworth. In this breathtaking
saga, Jim's astonishing journey is coupled with that of his trainer and best
friend, Dr. William Key, a self-taught veterinarian, former slave, Civil War
veteran, prominent African-American entrepreneur, and one of the most renowned
horse whisperers of his time -- a man who shunned all force in the training
of horses, instead relying on kindness and patience. 16-page photo insert. 334
pgs.
c. 2005, S/C...$14.95
Becoming an Effective Rider
by: Hill, Cherry
Developing your mind and body for balance and unity, aids, safety, clothing.
c. 1991, S/C... $16.95
Beginner's Handbook Of Horsemanship (Essentails Of Horsemanship)
by: Montgomery, Dorothy Ford
Chapters cover: general terms, classification of horses, psychology of horses,
conformation, tack & equipment, riding, teaching the beginner, theory of
horsemanship, problems, adventures with horses, how to buy or sell a horse,
care of the horse (feeding, daily care, monthly routines, care of the stall,
feet, exercise), the sick or injured horse, the stableman, boarding horses,
stables, & how to organize a horse show. Illustrations. 242 pgs.
c.1949, H/C...$12.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, no dust jacket,
inscrption in front cover
Believe: A Horseman's Journey
by: Brannaman, Buck & Reynolds, William
Master horseman Buck Brannaman, the real-life Horse Whisperer, continues the
chronicle of his life as trainer and mentor, as we meet thirteen remarkable
people whose lives he has affected. Through their own accounts of help and healing
and through Brannaman's own introductions, the reader is inspired by the hope
and confidence that he instilled in these individuals. 178 ps.
c. 2006, S/C...$16.95
Better Riding Through Exercise (Threshold Picture Guides #42)
by: Pearce, Linda
A guide to improving the rider's position and effectiveness through a program
of exercises and stretches designed for riders. Color illustrations. 24 pgs.
c. 1999, Booklet...$12.95
Book Of Horses & Horsemanship
by: Grifffen, Jeff
For horse lovers of all ages. A guide to the major breeds, how to ride,
train & tend a horse. It's competitions, horse shows, rodeos & exhibitions.
182 pgs.
c. 1963, H/C...$12.50
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Fair with dust jacket,
dust jacket shows wear, binding broke but inside pages are in very good condition
Book of the Horse: Classic Edition
by: Sidney, Samuel
Reprinted in 1985, this book was originally published in the 1880's as "The
Book of the Horse: (Thoroughbred, Half-bred, Cart-bred), Saddle & Harness,
British & Foreign". It offers extensive suggestions for the handling
& care of horses commonly accepted at that time. Although there is value
& interest in the long vivid descritpions, the veterinarian advice in the
book can not be substitued for modern methods of veterinary medicine. Illustrated.
680 pgs.
c. 1985, (originally 1880's), H/C...$15.00
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: New
British Equestrian Directory
Edited
Contains a comprehensive list of Equestrain data for Britain.
c. 1994/1995, H/C...$55.00
Buying & Selling a Horse
by: Hill, Cherry
Criteria for selection, pre-purchase agreement & exam, paperwork.
c. 1991, Booklet... $3.95
Centered Riding
by: Swift, Sally
Teaching philosophy stressing body awareness, soft eyes, proper breathing, centering,
balance. Precise illustrations & photographs. 198 pgs.
c. 1985... $22.95
Cherry Hill's Horsekeeping Almanac
by: Hill, Cherry
The Essential Month-by-Month Guide for Everyone Who Keeps or Cares for Horses.
Everyone who loves and works with horses needs a master plan to keep the horse
farm running smoothly and the residents (human and equine) happy and healthy.
Here is Cherry Hill’s “Horsekeeping Master Plan,” her month-by-month
guide to all the workings of a horse farm, with reminders, to-do lists, reference
charts, climate notes, equine wit and wisdom, and an “Ask Cherry”
feature. Hill’s advice helps every horseperson — new and experienced,
Western and English — establish routines that follow the natural cycles
of the animals and the land. This almanac is a valued resource readers will
keep on hand to welcome each new season to the farm. Illustrated. 576 pgs.
c. 2007, S/C...$24.95
Chosen By A Horse (A Memoir)
by: Richards, Susan
The horse Susan Richards chose for rescue wouldn't be corralled into her waiting
trailer. Instead Lay Me Down, a former racehorse with a foal close on her heels,
walked right up that ramp and into Susan's life. This gentle creature, malnourished,
plagued by pneumonia and an eye infection, had endured a rough road, but somehow
her heart was still open and generous. It seemed fated that she would come into
Susan's paddock and teach her how to embrace the joys of life despite the dangers
of living. An elegant and often heartbreaking tale filled with animal characters
as complicated and lively as their human counterparts, this is an inspiring
story of courage and hope and the ways in which all love, even an animal's,
has the power to heal.
c. 2006, S/C...$13.00
Common Sense Horsemanship
by: Littauer, Vladimir
A distinct method of riding and schooling horses and of learning to ride. 333
pgs.
c. 1951, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good
Common Sense Horsemanship (2nd Edition)
by: Littauer, Vladimir
A distinct method of riding and schooling horses and of learning to ride. B/W
photos & illustrations. 370 pgs.
c. 1972, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good
Competition Horse: Breeding, Production & Management
by: McBane, Susan
Conformation, temperament, heredity, breeding, diet, management, marketing.
c. 1991... $27.50
Complete Book Of In-Hand Showing
by: Fell, Alex
Practical advice on the general aspects of showing, details for each breed.
c.1996... $41.95
Complete Horse Book
by: Edwards & Geddes
Breeding, management, training.
c. 1995... $16.95
Conditioning To Win
Edited
For many years this book has been considered a basic and required training manual
for all serious horse people. It thoroughly covers fundamental methods and techniques,
exercise physiology, and conditioning needs. It provides the information you
need to properly address the physical and mental needs of all ages and types
of horses. The book contains many photos, and informative interviews from known
equine professionals. 320 pgs.
c. 1974, H/C... $38.00
Controversial Horse
by: Summerhays & Walker
Judging, breeding, questions & answers.
c. 1966... $12.95
Encyclopedia Of Horses
by: Hermsen, Josee
Common equestrian terms & concepts are arranged alphabetically by chapter.
c. 1998, H/C... $24.95
Encyclopedia Of The Horse
by: Edwards, Elwyn
Definitive guide to the horse: major breeds of the world, history & use.
c. 1994... $39.95
Equitation For The Everyday Rider
by: Marshall, Leonie
Comprehensive self-help guide for the rider wanting to go further.
c. 1996... $35.00
Family Horse
by: Herman, Pauline W.
Written in terms that an inexperienced person could easily understand. Chapters:
So you're going to buy a horse, your stable, how to clean a stall, the paddock,
tack, exercise, grooming, bathing, shoeing, clipping & trimming, simple
feeding instructions, when to call the vet, & your horse. B/W photos. 130
pgs.
c. 1959, H/C...$12.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very good, no dust jacket.
Name sticker inside front cover.
First Horse (Western Horseman)
by: Smith, Fran
Complete guide for the first-time horse owner. Chapters: what you want in a
horse, help finding a horse, what to look for, how to test-ride, what you're
willing to pay, where to keep it, where to ride it, gear, partnering up, handling,
grooming, saddling up, let's ride, common problems, lessons & trainers,
advanced manuevers, hauling your horse, feeding, health care & hoof care.
B/W photos. 175 pgs.
c. 1995, S/C... $14.95
Fit For Riding: Exercises For Riders & Vaulters
by: Meyners, Eckart
Training, conditioning, methods, warm up, age, tips, additional exercises.
c. 1992, S/C... $18.95
Fun On Horseback
by: Self, Margaret Cabell
Section one deals with breaking & training of colts from the day the
foal is born to his appearance in the ring or on the hunt field. Lessons in
harness, light dressage & parlor tricks. Section two cotains games &
gymnkhana contests. The material is classified as to age & abilities of
the riders. Section three gives descriptions on trail riding. Section four gives
descriptions of hunting with bloodhounds. Section five gives, in laymen terms,
the exact forms & regulations of both mounted & foot drills, for use
in schools & groups where miltary training & parades are of interest.
B/W photos & illustrations. 229 pgs.
c. 1945, H/C...$35.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Book Very good, dust jacket
fair with small tears on edges
Fundamentals Of Riding: Theory & Practice
by: Harris, Charles
Fundamental principles which combine the traditional & modern day technique.
c.1996, New Ed... $24.95
Getting The Most From Riding Lessons
by: Smith, Mike
Gives you all the info you need to communicate with instructor & improve your
skills.
c. 1998, S/C... $19.95
Healing Touch of Horses
Edited by: Llewellyn, A Bronwyn
True Stories of Courage, Hope, and the Transformative Power of the Human/Equine
Bond. 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. 246 pgs.
c. 2007, S/C...$14.95
History & Romance Of The Horse
by: Alexander, David
In hundreds of pictures & over 25,000 words it covers the the history of the
horse from the 11 inch eophippus to the perfect creature called the thoroughbred.
128 pgs.
c. 1962, S/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Horse In Husbandry
by: Brown, Jonathan
The passing of the farm horse seemed to many to be the end of something that
had lasted since time immemorial, for horses had been used in British farming
for a thousand years or thereabouts. In another sense the age of horse-powered
farming was short-lived, for it reached its peak with the agricultural revolution
and mechanization of arable farming of the late-18th and 19th centuries. By
the 1920s the finely developed management of horse power on the land was already
beginning to break down under the pressures of economy in labour and then of
the introduction of tractors. It is the horse-powered farming of the final era,
from the late-18th century onwards, that is the subject of this book. Over 100
contemporary illustrations are included in this book. The text and illustrations
together attempt to show what went into the development of the final age of
horse power on the land, and something of how that system of farming worked.
The coverage is the whole of England, Wales and Scotland. 113 pgs.
c. 1991... $29.95
Horse Owner's Stable Handbook
by: Chesters, Kathy
Routine procedures, housing, common ailments, tack & training aids, stabling.
c. 1996... $39.95
Horse Owner's Survival Guide
by: Henderson, Carolyn
A step-by-step, fully illustrated introduction to horse ownership, including
choosing a horse, feeding and grooming, tack and clothing, bedding, bathing,
fencing, safety, and insurance. B/W photos. 157 pgs.
c. 2004, S/C...$14.95
Horse Power
by: Clutton-Brock, Juliet
A history of the horse & donkey in human societies.
c. 1992... $29.95
Horse Sense & The Human Heart
by: McCormick & McCormick
What horses can teach us about trust, bonding, creativity and spirituality.
228 pgs.
c. 1997, S/C...$10.95
Horse Tails
by: Porter, Valerie
Serious, extraordinary, mythological & frivolous facts & anecdotes.
c. 1989... $9.95
Horse: A Complete Encyclopedia
by: Cary, LaFontaine, Robins & Wyatt
Historical background, world breeds, horse care, competitive sports, and a glossary
of equestrain terms. Color photos. 224 pgs.
c. 1987, H/C...$19.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Horseback Riding Made Fun & Easy
by: Coen, Sue
This book is a combination of three texts written by Sue Coen to accompany equitation
instruction at her Windy Hill Stable. The author felt a definite need for a
very simple, very basic book that would accompany this instruction without confusing
the students with too much detail. This book is not intended to take the place
of good instruction; it is intended as a supplement to be used along with instruction
to reinforce what is being taught in the riding ring. There is no substitute
for actual instruction and criticism from a competent instructor. Besides developing
patience and consideration, horseback riding also develops self-discipline.
Covers: Fundamentals, walk, trot, canter, back, tack, care, emergencies, rules.
Photos & Illustrations. 253 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print. .
c. 1969, S/C... $10.00
Horseman's Alamanac & Handbook
by: Self, Margaret Cabell
Covers every aspect of proper care & feeding of a horse on a month to month
basis. Includes advice on feeds & feeding, grooming, care of tack, repair
& cleaning of winter blankets, general repair & footing of the barn
or stable, combating the flies, checking, repairing & building of jumps
, vanning, & treatment of general ailments & injuries. For each month
there is a Timely Chore - such as readying the foaling stall or cleaning the
hayloft. Also includes an essay on the birth of a foal, mating the mare, a trip
toi the breeding farm & conditioning the horse for hunting. 235 pgs.
c. 1965, H/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Book Very Good, dust jacket
good but shows some wear on edges
Horseman's Companion
Edited by: Williams, Dorian
Exciting collection of the best writing about horses, horsemen and horsemanship.
139 different pieces. 566 pgs.
c. 1967, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Horseman's Illustrated Dictionary
by: Price, Steven D.
Full explanations of more than 1,000 terms and phrases used by horsemen past
and present. In addition to providing easy-to-understand definitions of both
esoteric and commonly used terms, it delves into their fascinating derivations.
Edifying and entertaining, this is both a useful reference work and a lively,
panoramic view of the culture and history of the horse. This beautifully illustrated
volume proves that horse people of all interests can learn to speak one another's
language. Illustrations, B/W photos & color photos. 214 pgs.
c. 2003, S/C...$16.95
Horseman's Manual
by: Edwards, Elwyn
A complete guide to horse management, riding & schooling techniques.
c. 1990... $32.95
Horsemanship
by: Wright, Gordon & the US Equestrian Team
A primer for the novice, a guidepost for the more advanced, & a source of
review for the expert. Five sections covering: training the rider - first grade
(learning to ride, mounting, dismounting, position, reins, aids, jumping), stable
management (grooming, equipment, cleaning track, bandaging, braiding), training
the rider - second grade (reins, aids, posting trot, turns, schooling, jumping,
showing the hunter, longeing, fox hunting), the horse (head, leg, color guide,
conformation, unsoundness), the rider - expert (employment of Cavalettis, flexions
& collections, jumping, the three day event, analyzing jumping courses &
the Olympic Games). Filled with illustrations. B/W photos. 148 pgs.
c. 1958, Autographed, H/C in cardboard slipcase...$125.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: SIGNED BY AUTHOR, Book is Near
Mint, Slipcase is Very Good showing some wear on edges
Horsemanship: The Horse In The Service Of Man
by: Coombs, Tom
History of horsemanship, relationship of horse & man in performing duties.
c. 1991... $24.95
Horses Are Made To Be Horses
by: Mairinger, Franz
Testament to the life & ideals of the former Spanish riding school instructor.
c. 1983, S/C... $16.95
Horses of Proud Spirit
by: Bowles, Melanie Sue
This describes the sanctuary, Proud Spirit, created for horses that arrive listless
and broken to find safety from abuse, neglect, or even abandonment. B/W photos.
200 pgs.
c. 2003, H/C...$18.95