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63) Horses & ponies
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to horses and ponies including care, exercize and pony shows.
Series
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This work places the modern period (post-1700) at the center of the scholarship on horses as they relate to humans, showing how the horse has remained central to the accelerating culture of modernity. The contributors investigate specific equine cultures--from the performance of social power and the definition of heritage in Europe, Australia, and the Americas, to explorations of the ways horses figure in distinctively modern genres of the self,...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"There is no creature that quite embodies the beauty and grandeur of the American West as does the wild horse. For thousands of years, the horse has roamed the plains and valleys of the American continent, free of the encumbrances of man or the saddle. In America's Wild Horses, award-winning photographer and lifelong horse lover Steven Price celebrates the timeless magnificence of the American mustang. Meticulously researched, Price offers a cultural...
66) Horse
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 33
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, -and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Monthly Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Anthropologist and equestrian expert Susanna Forrest presents a singular, sweeping panorama of the horse's prominent role across time and in societies around the world. Combining fascinating anthropological detail and incisive personal anecdotes, Forrest illustrates how our evolution has coincided with that of horses. Unique, passionate, and insightful, this book investigates the complexities of human and horse coexistence, brilliantly revealing the...
71) Appaloosa horses
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Digital Learning
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
73) Album of horses
Author
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
This majestic collection of horses from Newbery Medalist Marguerite Henry is strikingly illustrated and makes a great gift for horse lovers of all ages. 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...
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Series
Publisher
Not Supplied
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Language
English
Description
If you're just getting into the world of horses, there's a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all! Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding--as well as new information on various equine conditions--this resource...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Breeding identification, riding techniques, and the proper care for tending to horses are elements of a comprehensive guide about horses and ponies, complete with sidebars, full color photos, helpful tips, and more. The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia is a fantastic gift for children who dream of having a horse or pony of their own. There is a clear introduction to the horse followed by chapters explaining horse and pony care, riding...
78) Draw 50 horses
Author
Series
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[1984]
Language
English
Description
Step-by-step instructions for drawing different breeds of horses in a variety of poses.
Author
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Featuring beautiful photography of both wild and domestic horses and ponies, this book is perfect for anyone wanting to discover more about the wide range of breeds in this species. Catch a glimpse of lots of different breeds from all over the world, from the Rocky Mountain Horse in the USA to the Shetland pony here in the UK. The skilfully taken photographs capture the brilliance of each individual horse and pony to reveal specific qualities of each...
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"Natasha Fijn examines the process of animal domestication in an ethnographic account of herders and their herd animals in the mountains of Mongolia"--
"Domestic animals have lived with humans for thousands of years and remain essential to the everyday lives of people throughout the world. In this book, Natasha Fijn examines the process of animal domestication in a study that blends biological and social anthropology, ethology, and ethnography. She...
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