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Dark Horses and Black Beauties: Animals, Women, a Passion

de Melissa Holbrook Pierson ...

"Thought-provoking…A lovely testament to horses and women from all walks of life." —Chicago TribuneIn a phenomenon too prevalent to be mere chance, little girls all over the Western world wake one day to find themselves completely taken over by the love of all things equine. Melissa Holbrook Pierson was one of those horse-crazy girls who later returned to riding with a new appreciation for the ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

"Thought-provoking…A lovely testament to horses and women from all walks of life." —Chicago TribuneIn a phenomenon too prevalent to be mere chance, little girls all over the Western world wake one day to find themselves completely taken over by the love of all things equine. Melissa Holbrook Pierson was one of those horse-crazy girls who later returned to riding with a new appreciation for the
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Stud

Adventures in Breeding

de Kevin Conley ...

Every year, on Valentine's Day, the great Thoroughbred farms open their breeding sheds and begin their primary business. For the next one hundred and fifty days, the cries of stallions and the vigorous encouragement of their handlers echo through breeding country, from the gentle hills of Kentucky to the rich valleys of California. Stud takes us into this strange and seductive world of horse ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Every year, on Valentine's Day, the great Thoroughbred farms open their breeding sheds and begin their primary business. For the next one hundred and fifty days, the cries of stallions and the vigorous encouragement of their handlers echo through breeding country, from the gentle hills of Kentucky to the rich valleys of California. Stud takes us into this strange and seductive world of horse
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The Horse Doctor Is In

A Kentucky Veterinarian's Advice and Wisdom on Horse Health Care

de Brent Kelley D.V.M. ...

This practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. With examples drawn from real-life stories, Kelley helps you ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

This practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. With examples drawn from real-life stories, Kelley helps you
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BLACK BEAUTY (With Original Illustrations)

Enriched edition. Classic of World Literature

de Anna Sewell, Darren Matthews ...

Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' is a timeless classic that offers a unique perspective on animal welfare and the treatment of horses in Victorian England. Through the eyes of the titular horse, readers are taken on a journey filled with both compassion and cruelty, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by working animals during that era. Sewell's narrative style is both poignant and gripping, ... Leer más

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Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' is a timeless classic that offers a unique perspective on animal welfare and the treatment of horses in Victorian England. Through the eyes of the titular horse, readers are taken on a journey filled with both compassion and cruelty, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by working animals during that era. Sewell's narrative style is both poignant and gripping,
... Leer más
All About Horses

de JUNAID IBN AMEER ...

"All About Horses: The Definitive Encyclopedia of Horses" is born out of a desire to unlock that mystery. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about horses—from their origins and evolution to their anatomy, behaviors, breeds, and their profound impact on human society. It is an effort to collate and share the wealth of knowledge about these extraordinary animals ... Leer más

$25.00 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"All About Horses: The Definitive Encyclopedia of Horses" is born out of a desire to unlock that mystery. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about horses—from their origins and evolution to their anatomy, behaviors, breeds, and their profound impact on human society. It is an effort to collate and share the wealth of knowledge about these extraordinary animals
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Vets and Pets

Wounded Warriors and the Animals That Help Them Heal

de Dava Guerin, Kevin Ferris ...

Experience firsthand the inspiring and heartwarming bonds between wounded veterans and their service and companion animals."Vets and Pets tells fifteen emotional and entertaining stories of the incredible bonds between wounded warriors, veterans, and other service members and their service and companion animals. Whether these special relationships are with dogs, cats, horses, pigs, or even birds ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Experience firsthand the inspiring and heartwarming bonds between wounded veterans and their service and companion animals."Vets and Pets tells fifteen emotional and entertaining stories of the incredible bonds between wounded warriors, veterans, and other service members and their service and companion animals. Whether these special relationships are with dogs, cats, horses, pigs, or even birds
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The Soul of a Horse

Life Lessons from the Herd

de Joe Camp ...

A heartwarming story of a couple and their horse exploring what caring for a horse can teach us about companionship—whether it’s with a four-legged friend or a fellow human.A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what a horse needed or wanted. They searched for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

A heartwarming story of a couple and their horse exploring what caring for a horse can teach us about companionship—whether it’s with a four-legged friend or a fellow human.A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what a horse needed or wanted. They searched for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional
... Leer más
Reckless

Pride of the Marines

de Andrew Geer ...

Reckless was a horse who became a member of the Marines during the Korean War. She carried ammunition and was cited for her bravery under fire. Beloved by the Marines, she was decorated and promoted to sergeant. At the end of the war the Marines had her shipped to the U.S. for retirement. ... Leer más

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Reckless was a horse who became a member of the Marines during the Korean War. She carried ammunition and was cited for her bravery under fire. Beloved by the Marines, she was decorated and promoted to sergeant. At the end of the war the Marines had her shipped to the U.S. for retirement.
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The Frog with Self-Cleaning Feet

. . . And Other Extraordinary Tales from the Animal World

de Michael Bright ...

Did you know that an ostrich egg can make an omelet for ten people? How about that crocodiles have the world’s most powerful bite, yet their mouths can be held shut by a man’s bare hands? Or that box jellyfish are the most venomous creature in the world, and they’re almost impossible to see?Wild animals do the most extraordinary, and sometimes frightening, things. Some are exceptionally bright, ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

Did you know that an ostrich egg can make an omelet for ten people? How about that crocodiles have the world’s most powerful bite, yet their mouths can be held shut by a man’s bare hands? Or that box jellyfish are the most venomous creature in the world, and they’re almost impossible to see?Wild animals do the most extraordinary, and sometimes frightening, things. Some are exceptionally bright,
... Leer más
Self-Carriage: A Book to Make Horse Training and Riding Easy

Train Your Eye, #1

de Eloise King, Desiree LaRoche ...

Series Libro 1 - Train Your Eye
Almost all pictures, this horse training book will help you feel confident in the training of your horse. Professional horse trainer, Eloise King, shows you with pictures how your horse should look as you are training to achieve self-carriage. This book also explains the benefits of having your horse in self-carriage and why it is so important to always train so your horse is not heavy on your ... Leer más

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Almost all pictures, this horse training book will help you feel confident in the training of your horse. Professional horse trainer, Eloise King, shows you with pictures how your horse should look as you are training to achieve self-carriage. This book also explains the benefits of having your horse in self-carriage and why it is so important to always train so your horse is not heavy on your
... Leer más
Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, 2nd Edition

Caring for Cats, Dogs, Chickens, Sheep, Cattle, Rabbits, and More

de C. E. Spaulding, Jackie Clay ...

Whether you own cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or a combination of animals, you need expert information to make sure your animal friends stay happy and healthy. From nail care for dogs to treating saddle sores on horses to incubating turkey eggs, Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, 2nd Edition offers advice in easy-to-understand language. With this comprehensive ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Whether you own cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or a combination of animals, you need expert information to make sure your animal friends stay happy and healthy. From nail care for dogs to treating saddle sores on horses to incubating turkey eggs, Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, 2nd Edition offers advice in easy-to-understand language. With this comprehensive
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Think Harmony With Horses

An In-Depth Study of Horse/Man Relationship

de Ray Hunt, Millie Hunt ...

“When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea he wants to do it, he likes to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it.” These words are typical of the way Ray Hunt expresses his philosophy of the ideal relationship between man and horse. That philosophy is discussed in this book, in a manner that makes the reader feel as if he is listening to Ray talk. It is ... Leer más

$14.95 USD

“When you ask your horse to do something it should be his idea he wants to do it, he likes to do it, he understands how to do it, and he does it.” These words are typical of the way Ray Hunt expresses his philosophy of the ideal relationship between man and horse. That philosophy is discussed in this book, in a manner that makes the reader feel as if he is listening to Ray talk. It is
... Leer más
Riding Fear Free

Help for Fearful Riders and Their Teachers

de Laura Daley, Jennifer Becton, Jody Lyons ...

Are you a fearful rider? Have you been searching for help in overcoming your fear so that you can finally achieve your horseback riding dreams? Or are you a riding instructor or horse trainer who struggles to convince fearful students that they can ride with confidence?If so, Riding Fear Free can help.Riding Fear Free goes beyond the traditional equitation and horse training advice and straight to ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Are you a fearful rider? Have you been searching for help in overcoming your fear so that you can finally achieve your horseback riding dreams? Or are you a riding instructor or horse trainer who struggles to convince fearful students that they can ride with confidence?If so, Riding Fear Free can help.Riding Fear Free goes beyond the traditional equitation and horse training advice and straight to
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Black Beauty

de Anna Sewell ...

Series series Collins Classics
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.'…we call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words.'When his beloved owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty leaves his life as a young, care-free colt behind him and embarks on a working life of misery. Cruelly treated by his new ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.'…we call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words.'When his beloved owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty leaves his life as a young, care-free colt behind him and embarks on a working life of misery. Cruelly treated by his new
... Leer más
Whispering Back

Tales From A Stable in the English Countryside

de Adam Goodfellow, Nicole Golding ...

Adam Goodfellow and Nicole Golding run a stable in the Cotswolds and specialise in curing problem horses. It's never an easy task, and often requires changing the habits of the owner as much as the horse. The pair have travelled a long way to get where they are today - but they've been united by a common passion.After a chance meeting with Monty Roberts, they gave up everything to live out their ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Adam Goodfellow and Nicole Golding run a stable in the Cotswolds and specialise in curing problem horses. It's never an easy task, and often requires changing the habits of the owner as much as the horse. The pair have travelled a long way to get where they are today - but they've been united by a common passion.After a chance meeting with Monty Roberts, they gave up everything to live out their
... Leer más
Horse Sense for People

The Man Who Listens to Horses Talks to People

de Monty Roberts ...

**From the author of the #1 bestseller The Man Who Listens to Horses, a book for all of us seeking to strengthen our human relationships"Monty Roberts will make you marvel."—The New York Times Book Review**In The Man Who Listens to Horses, Monty Roberts revealed the depth of communication possible between human and horse. Touching the hearts of more than four million readers worldwide, that memoir ... Leer más

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**From the author of the #1 bestseller The Man Who Listens to Horses, a book for all of us seeking to strengthen our human relationships"Monty Roberts will make you marvel."—The New York Times Book Review**In The Man Who Listens to Horses, Monty Roberts revealed the depth of communication possible between human and horse. Touching the hearts of more than four million readers worldwide, that memoir
... Leer más
Horses Never Lie

The Heart of Passive Leadership

de Mark Rashid ...

In Horses Never Lie, renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of “alpha leadership” and teaches the reader to become a “passive leader”—a counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid’s principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

In Horses Never Lie, renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of “alpha leadership” and teaches the reader to become a “passive leader”—a counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid’s principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the
... Leer más
Angel Horses

Divine Messengers of Hope

de Allen Anderson, Linda Anderson ...

This inspiring collection of stories tells of the hope and healing that come from contact between horses and people. Whether giving disabled riders a sense of freedom and mobility, healing wounds of childhood abuse, assisting with work, or simply riding trails with their human companions, horses bond with people in ways that change us for the better. The stories, contributed by people from all ... Leer más

$10.69 USD

This inspiring collection of stories tells of the hope and healing that come from contact between horses and people. Whether giving disabled riders a sense of freedom and mobility, healing wounds of childhood abuse, assisting with work, or simply riding trails with their human companions, horses bond with people in ways that change us for the better. The stories, contributed by people from all
... Leer más
The Faraway Horses

de Buck Brannaman ...

"I've started horses since I was 12 years old and have been bit, kicked, bucked off and run over. I've tried every physical means to contain my horse in an effort to keep from getting myself killed. I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider. ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

"I've started horses since I was 12 years old and have been bit, kicked, bucked off and run over. I've tried every physical means to contain my horse in an effort to keep from getting myself killed. I started to realize that things would come much easier for me once I learned why a horse does what he does. This method works well for me because of the kinship that develops between horse and rider.
... Leer más
Horse People

Scenes from the Riding Life

de Michael Korda ...

Bestselling author Michael Korda's Horse People is the story -- sometimes hilariously funny, sometimes sad and moving, always shrewdly observed -- of a lifetime love affair with horses, and of the bonds that have linked humans with horses for more than ten thousand years. It is filled with intimate portraits of the kind of people, rich or poor, Eastern or Western, famous or humble, whose lives ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Bestselling author Michael Korda's Horse People is the story -- sometimes hilariously funny, sometimes sad and moving, always shrewdly observed -- of a lifetime love affair with horses, and of the bonds that have linked humans with horses for more than ten thousand years. It is filled with intimate portraits of the kind of people, rich or poor, Eastern or Western, famous or humble, whose lives
... Leer más
The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

Basics for Beginners / D Level

de Susan E. Harris ...

Series series United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship
Required reading for every Pony Club Member—now in a valuable new editionThe United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than 14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Required reading for every Pony Club Member—now in a valuable new editionThe United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than 14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be
... Leer más
The Country Escape

An uplifting, funny, romantic read

de Jane Lovering ...

'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love' Matt DunnWelcome to the idyllic country retreat of Christmas Steepleton, and let Jane Lovering whisk you away with the most heart-warming, romantic and comforting read of the year.Leaving London and her ex-husband Luc behind, Katie and her 14-year-old daughter Poppy move into their very own, very ramshackle cottage near the village ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love' Matt DunnWelcome to the idyllic country retreat of Christmas Steepleton, and let Jane Lovering whisk you away with the most heart-warming, romantic and comforting read of the year.Leaving London and her ex-husband Luc behind, Katie and her 14-year-old daughter Poppy move into their very own, very ramshackle cottage near the village
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Where the Blind Horse Sings

Love and Healing at an Animal Sanctuary

de Kathy Stevens ...

More than anything else, this is a book about love. In this deeply moving account, you will hear about Rambo, a sheep who informs the staff when another animal is in trouble; and Paulie, a former cockfighting rooster who eats lunch with humans; Dino, an old toothless pony who survived a fire; and many more. Alongside these horses, roosters, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cows, and other animals is a staff ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

More than anything else, this is a book about love. In this deeply moving account, you will hear about Rambo, a sheep who informs the staff when another animal is in trouble; and Paulie, a former cockfighting rooster who eats lunch with humans; Dino, an old toothless pony who survived a fire; and many more. Alongside these horses, roosters, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cows, and other animals is a staff
... Leer más
Riding Between the Worlds

Expanding Our Potential Through the Way of the Horse

de Linda Kohanov ...

In this powerful follow-up to her groundbreaking work The Tao of Equus Linda Kohanov introduces provocative new theories about the human-horse connection theories supported by in-depth experience. Horses she maintains model an embodied spirituality one that is both fully present in this world and deeply connected to the souls divine origins. Kohanov explores how these animals support us on both ... Leer más

$10.69 USD

In this powerful follow-up to her groundbreaking work The Tao of Equus Linda Kohanov introduces provocative new theories about the human-horse connection theories supported by in-depth experience. Horses she maintains model an embodied spirituality one that is both fully present in this world and deeply connected to the souls divine origins. Kohanov explores how these animals support us on both
... Leer más

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