Author: RolinsonPublisher: J. A. Allen
ISBN: 9780851317984
Category : Connemara pony
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Connemara Mollie
Author: Hilary BradtPublisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623865
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
An account of a journey through western Ireland made in 1984, fulfilling a childhood dream of a long-distance ride. The story centres on the growing bond between the author and her Connemara pony, Mollie and the many challenges that they face before the tragic conclusion in the mountains of Kerry. It is also a portrait of rural Ireland before the "Celtic Tiger" era, built up from conversations with the local people. The journey takes them through Counties Galway, Mayo, Clare and Kerry, the obstacles to their progress ranging from bogs, stone walls, and the River Shannon. "I've never tried hitchhiking with a horse before" comments the author. "It's not easy." She travelled with no set route, extending her backpacking knowledge acquired in the Andes to horse packing, "seeing the obvious advantage of climbing mountains on someone else's legs and using another's back for the packing."
The Hungry Place
Author: Jessie HaasPublisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1635923832
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this horse adventure perfect for fans of Black Beauty, a Connemara pony is pampered and beloved, then abused and neglected, until twelve-year-old Rae brings love to her again. Princess lives a charmed life of brown sugar cubes, crunchy apples, sweet grass, and adoration. But it is a lonely life; her elderly owner keeps Princess separate from other ponies so his show-ring champion will remain pristine. When Princess's owner has a stroke, she is thrust into the care of an unscrupulous trainer and his wife, who steal from the farm and leave. Abandoned to starve with other, tougher ponies, Princess is bereft of all hope. Meanwhile, a girl named Rae wants a pony more than anything and is striving to make her unrealistic dream a reality. Rae and Princess need each other, though neither realizes this when they eventually meet. Rae must learn to see beyond Princess's scars and Princess must learn to trust again in order for them both to find their own hidden strengths and a home in each other.
Author: Sandy RansfordOriginal Horse Bible, 2nd Edition
Author: Moira C. ReevePublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1637410484
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
The most comprehensive single volume dedicated to horses, Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition is a celebration of the long relationship that humans and horses enjoy, written by two highly regarded horsewomen, the late Moira C. Allen and Sharon Biggs. Covering an array of topics that span the world of horses, from evolution and domestication to horseback riding, training, competing, and more, this complete guide is a must-have for any avid horse-lover! With detailed profiles of 175 horse breeds, over 100 training and behavior tips, more than 50 riding, grooming, and health takeaways, and so much more, the Original Horse Bible belongs on the shelves of anyone who admires these magnificent creatures. This second edition includes new sections on advances in imaging technology and medications, as well as updated information on saddles, bits, poisonous plants, deworming practices, and natural horsemanship.
A Connemara Journey
Author: Hilary BradtPublisher:
ISBN: 9781784778255
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Travel writer Hilary Bradt's journey on horseback through western Ireland - County Kerry, Cork, Waterford, Tipperary and Limerick - combining Connemara Mollie and Dingle Peggy in a single volume.
Author: Pat Lyne
Author: Tom Mac LochlainnThe Galway Connemara | The Autobiography of an Irish Connemara Pony. If horses could talk
Author: Elaine HeneyPublisher: Grey Pony Films
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
In a field beside the wild, rugged Atlantic coastline of Galway, a Connemara pony called Lir is born. In this heartwarming autobiography, Lir tells the story of his life in his own words, from his early days as a playful foal, through the many chapters of his life - from showjumping, eventing and dressage yards to riding stables and family homes all around Ireland. “The Galway Connemara” is a treasure trove of horse training knowledge and practices. Through Lir's eyes, readers learn the importance of treating animals with empathy, kindness and respect. Join Lir as he navigates the ups and downs of his life, making friends, learning lessons and searching for his forever home. This book is a must-read for readers aged 12 and above, their parents, all horse owners and riders, and for anyone who has ever loved a horse, or dreamed of the day they would. Elaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the Horse™' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create thoughtful relationships with their horses.
The Meaning of Horses
Author: Dona DavisPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317427971
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
The Meaning of Horses: Biosocial Encounters examines some of the engagements or entanglements that link the lived experiences of human and non-human animals. The contributors discuss horse-human relationships in multiple contexts, times and places, highlighting variations in the meaning of horses as well as universals of ‘horsiness’. They consider how horses are unlike other animals, and cover topics such as commodification, identity, communication and performance. This collection emphasises the agency of the horse and a need to move beyond anthropocentric studies, with a theoretical approach that features naturecultures, co-being and biosocial encounters as interactive forms of becoming. Rooted in anthropology and multispecies ethnography, this book introduces new questions and areas for consideration in the field of animals and society.
