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Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Anyone who has kept a horses or pony knows that riding and stable management can be time-consuming and expensive activities. Any advice that can save horse owners time, effort, and money is welcome. Karen Bush rides to the rescue with this compact, comprehensive book, full of tips that range from stable chores to tack and rider apparel care to finding new uses for old equipment. Learn how to use vinegar as an insect repellent, make a girth cover from...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Horses are popular all over the world, as pets, participants in competitions, farm animals, and more. In fact, they're one of humankind's oldest animal companions. This fascinating, fun-filled book introduces you to different horse breeds; how horses became our stalwart companions; life in the herd; adorable foals; horse coloration, markings, and manes; and so much more
3) The horse behavior problem solver: your questions answered about how horses think, learn, and react
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Language
English
Description
Horses have a language and a logic all their own, but humans can learn to understand what they are saying.
Author
Publisher
Willow Creek Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Why do horses "spook" at things? Why do horses kick if approached from the rear? Why do horses sleep standing up? Why do horses breathe into each other's nostrils? These and 36 other curious equine behaviors are informatively and lightheartedly answered in the handsomely illustrated "Why Horses Do That."An original pencil drawing illustrates each insightful explanation of odd but characteristic horse actions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The ultimate gift for absolutely every horse owner! Chock full of fun facts, trivia, and illustrations, this fun book will answer all the horse-related questions you could ever have. For example... Who said “The horse is God’s gift to man?” What should you keep in an equine first aid kit? Where did the word flibbertigibet come from? When did General Patton save the famous Lipizzan horses? Why is a horse with two riders the symbol of the Knights...
7) Horse sense
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides information about the origins, physical characteristics, and senses of horses, looks at the variety of horse breeds, and discusses basic horse care. Told from the perspective of a horse.
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Equine behavior expert Jessica Jahiel answers your questions about the miscommunications and troublesome situations that crop up during training sessions. She breaks down goals into small achievable steps, helps trainers reverse the ill effects of bad training, and shows the way to better, more trusting horse/human relationships
Series
Publisher
Everest
Pub. Date
2010
Language
Español
Description
Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, language, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome. Questions and answers introduce the clothing, food, weapons, religion, and other aspects of daily life in Ancient Greece. Questions and answers about the desert and animals and humans who live there. Question and answer format provides scientific information on volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters. Questions and answers...