Author: Donna Campbell SmithPublisher:
ISBN: 9781493022472
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A celebration of Clydesdales, Percherons, Belgians and other heavy horse breeds.
Author: Beth A. Valentine
Author: Daniel Johnson
Author: Joseph MischkaThe Horse Encyclopedia
Author: Elwyn Hartley EdwardsPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465456104
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history. A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and plows, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.
The Field Guide to Horses
Author: Samantha JohnsonPublisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1616732172
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Learn about your favorite equine breeds with this easy-to-use reference on their conformation, colors, and characteristics—from Arabians to Welsh Ponies. Thinking of acquiring a horse? Studying equine breeds and traits? Or simply curious about the magnificent creatures? This book, with profiles of one hundred horse, pony, and draft breeds, is the most comprehensive field guide to horses ever published. Illustrated throughout with fine color photographs, the profiles detail the characteristics and unique aspects of each breed; they also include brief histories and explain distinctions of equine color genetics, markings and patterns, and conformation. Complete, concise, and compact, this field guide is as handy as it is informative—the perfect companion for anyone considering horses.
Horse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century
Author: Stephen LesliePublisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 160358613X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
Now is a time of exciting new developments for live animal power. As the numbers of adherents to this way of life grow, ecologically minded farmers in their fields are developing efficient horse-drawn systems, and equipment manufacturers in small shops all across North America and Europe are coming forth with new innovations in ground-drive technology that have us poised on the cusp of another agricultural revolution--with working horses, mules, donkeys, and oxen at the heart of it. --Publisher.
Work Horse Handbook
Author: Lynn R. MillerPublisher: Small Farmer's Journal
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Small Farmer's Journal is after a new view of involvement, ownership, craftsmanship, and the understandable/mysterious seeds of magic. They also seek the craft of good farming and the faith that comes of thankful farming. Small Farmer's Journal wants to be defenders and agents of and for good farming and they realize that they are a small endeavor with small consequences. Work Horse Handbook has become a classic and the standard reference. This popular, highly regarded text is filled with current information and hundreds of photographs and drawings. It is a sensitive and intelligent examination of the craft of the teamster. From care and feeding through hitching and driving, every aspect is covered. Find out for yourself why this book is considered by thousands of people to be the volume on working horses in harness.
Horse Breeds of North America
Author: Judith DutsonPublisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1612122108
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
An amazing variety of horse breeds roam North America’s vast and geographically diverse landscape. This detailed portable handbook celebrates the unique qualities of 96 regional breeds, from the sleek muscles of racing thoroughbreds and the stoic power of draft horses to the easy gait of pleasure horses at your local farm. Fascinating facts about each horse breed’s size, talents, and suitability for various types of work are accompanied by full-color photographs in this fun and informative reference guide.
Guess the Horse
Author: Kari NoelPublisher: Gray Duck Creative Works
ISBN: 1647720273
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
A little pony and a large draft horse join up with eight other mystery horsies in this book. Thelittle pony is not worried about measuring up. And the large draft horse is not hiding its size. They want to stand out to young readers.
