Horse-Blogs

How did the Morgan horse get its name? What are the differences between a Belgian and a Clydesdale? Why are the Byerly Turk, Darley Arabian, and Godolphin Arabian so important? Find the answers to these and many other intriguing questions in Marguerite Henry’s Album of Horses. The award-winning author of the wonderful stories Misty of [...]

2009 Reprint edition of 1961. Sonora Carver was an American entertainer, most notable as one of the first female horse divers. Carver answered an ad placed by “Doc” William Frank Carver in 1923 for a diving girl and soon earned a place in circus history. Her job was to mount a running horse as it [...]

From School Library Journal YA-The strength of these books is their stunning full-color photographs, all of which are distinct and well labeled. Both guides begin with general overviews of the title animals and then present the histories and characteristics of various breeds in alphabetical order, within logical groupings. Simon & Schuster’s Guide to Dogs (1980) [...]

1902 advertisement elliman first aid book horses body . Old antique historical victorian prints maps and historic fine art———- full page from the illustrated london news, an illustrated weekly newspaper weeks date as shown on top of page, the size of each page is approximately 15.5 x 11 inches (395×280). All are genuine antique prints [...]

Review “An experienced horsewoman and author, Heather Smith Thomas brings all of her experience to bear…” – Western Horseman   “…a handy reference guide for anyone…can really help an industry newcomer learn the many, many facets of horsekeeping.” – Western Horseman   “In this in-depth guide to intelligent horsekeeping, you’ll find the most up-to-date information [...]

Anyone who owns or works with horses must deal with a sick or injured horse at one time or another. Some problems are obvious – a horse thrashing in pain or bleeding profusely. Other problems are more subtle, such as the onset of a mild case of colic. In First Aid for Horses, from The [...]

This information-packed international best-seller should be on every endurance and competitive trail rider’s shelf. About the Author Dr. Nancy S. Loving, DVM, is a veterinarian specializing in endurance horses. (more…)

Review “The greatest show I’ve ever seen!”  ?Larry King, CNN, on the show Cavalia”Frédéric and Magali exemplify the art of humane training and illustrate the magical results of what is meant by the human-animal bond. To watch them interact with their horses is breathtaking.”  ?Karen Rosa, vice president, film & television unit, American Humane”I believe Frédéric [...]

Listen to and communicate with your horse?successfully “This is a book for everyone who has ever looked at the constantly increasing list of methods and systems marketed as ?horsemanship? and wondered which of the many possible approaches would be most suitable for a particular behavior problem. Gincy Bucklin has distilled her many years of experience [...]

Girls love dreaming about horses, but may be curious about what it s really like to own one. In this book real girls give an inside look at the hard work and the great rewards involved in caring for a horse. Readers will discover how to rough-ride at a rodeo, do a handstand on horseback, [...]